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Woodberry

NSW 2322 • Rest of NSW

3,024
Population (2021)
$30,108
Median Income
8.39 km²
Area
$320/wk
Median Rent
AffordableFamily-FriendlyRiversideHunter ValleyQuiet

About Woodberry

Woodberry is a residential suburb in the City of Maitland, located approximately 8 kilometres east of the Maitland CBD in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales. With a population of around 3,400, it is a modest, affordable suburb situated along the banks of the Hunter River. The area offers a mix of older homes and newer developments, attracting families and first-home buyers to the region.

The suburb provides convenient access to Maitland and nearby Raymond Terrace for shopping, dining, and services. Woodberry is popular with those who enjoy a quieter lifestyle while remaining close to the amenities of Maitland and the broader Hunter region. Local parks and the Hunter River foreshore offer recreational opportunities, and the suburb is within easy reach of the Hunter Valley wine country.

Woodberry falls under postcode 2322 and is governed by Maitland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Maitland electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2322
Urban Area
Maitland
LGA / Council
Maitland
Federal Electorate
Paterson
State Electorate
Maitland
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.79°, 151.68°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
8.39 km²
Elevation
7m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Maitland
8 km
N/A (drive/bus)
Thornton
4.5 km
N/A (drive/bus)
Beresfield
10 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • 145 — Maitland via Morpeth 20 min
  • 145 — Raymond Terrace 15 min

Commute to Maitland CBD

Distance
8 km
By Train
N/A (no direct station)
By Bus
20 min
By Car (Peak)
15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
10 min

🛣️ Most residents commute by car; Newcastle CBD is approx 35 km south-east

Walkability Car-Dependent

Limited local shops and services; a car is essential for most daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Woodberry by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Woodberry Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Woodberry" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
17.6%

151 state housing + 43 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,993
Census 2021
3,024
▲ 1.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$24,908
Income 2021
$30,108
▲ 20.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,624
Born Overseas 231

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 57
  • 2. New Zealand 29
  • 3. Philippines 29
  • 4. Scotland 11
  • 5. India 8
  • 6. Thailand 8
  • 7. Netherlands 7
  • 8. Malaysia 6
  • 9. United States 6
  • 10. Fiji 5

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,411
English 1,268
Australian Aboriginal 426
Scottish 247
Irish 223
German 99
Italian 43
Maori 35
Filipino 31
Welsh 23

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,293
Both parents born in Australia
297
Both parents born overseas
265
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
50.6%
No Religion
41.9%
Buddhism
0.4%
Islam
0.3%
Hinduism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
208 (6.9%)
5-14 years
451 (14.9%)
15-19 years
209 (6.9%)
20-24 years
173 (5.7%)
25-34 years
435 (14.4%)
35-44 years
314 (10.4%)
45-54 years
362 (12.0%)
55-64 years
397 (13.1%)
65-74 years
293 (9.7%)
75-84 years
140 (4.6%)
85+ years
34 (1.1%)

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