Woodrising, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Woodrising NSW is 1,176 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woodrising is $718 per week ($37,336 per year). Median rent in Woodrising is $378 per week ($1,638 per month). Woodrising has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Woodrising has a population density of 1,950 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Woodrising is England. The most common religion is No religion (44.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Samoan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodrising is $1,570.

There were 15 recorded offences in Woodrising in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (5 offences).

Population
1,176
Census 2021
Median income
$718/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$378/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Woodrising vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Woodrising is $718 a week, 6% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,302nd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $378 a week, $7 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 23.1% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 36, 7 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWoodrisingTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$718/wk$765/wk −6%$766/wk
Household income$1,634/wk$1,704/wk −4%$1,637/wk
Rent$378/wk$385/wk −2%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,570/mo$1,965/mo −20%$1,733/mo
Median age3643 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income23.1%22.6% +0.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Woodrising, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Woodrising Population

1,176 residents at the 2021 Census.

Woodrising Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$718/wk
$37,336 per year
Ranked 5,139 of 14,663
Median Rent
$378/wk
$1,638 per month
Ranked 2,618 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,570/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Woodrising Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,634/wk
Median rent $378/wk
Rent to income 23.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Woodrising against your income

About $7,081 a month
Median rent $378/wk
Left after rent $1,256/wk
Rent share 23.1%

Woodrising Schools

13
schools nearby
10
government
956
avg ICSEA score
4,114
total students
Charlton Christian College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 831 students
1063
ICSEA
St Paul's Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 636 students
1026
ICSEA
Speers Point Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 256 students
1000
ICSEA
Blackalls Park Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 217 students
966
ICSEA
Toronto High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 952 students
961
ICSEA
Teralba Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 111 students
959
ICSEA
Fassifern Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 59 students
947
ICSEA
Booragul Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 206 students
931
ICSEA
Lake Macquarie High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 435 students
925
ICSEA
Toronto Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 201 students
910
ICSEA
Five Islands School Government
Combined · U · 51 students
890
ICSEA
Fennell Bay Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 159 students
889
ICSEA
Booragul Primary School Catholic
Primary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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People in Woodrising

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (580) Female 50.8% (598)

Population Density

1,950
people per km²
1,176 people · 0.6 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,843
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
1.9%
New Zealand
1.6%
Germany
0.5%
Samoa
0.4%
Thailand
0.4%
Wales
0.4%
Fiji
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Samoan
0.8%
Mandarin
0.3%
German
0.3%
Hindi
0.3%
Italian
0.3%
Macedonian
0.3%
Thai
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
46.0%
English
41.2%
Scottish
10.9%
Irish
9.2%
Australian Aboriginal
6.5%
German
4.6%
Italian
2.9%
Dutch
2.0%
Filipino
1.1%
Welsh
1.1%
Greek
1.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
44.7%
Catholic
18.9%
Anglican
13.9%
Not stated
6.3%
Uniting Church
4.4%
Baptist
1.7%
Christian (other)
1.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

7.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
44.1% 411
Separated
2.8% 26
Divorced
9.8% 91
Widowed
3.2% 30
Never married
40.2% 375

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
38.5%
Couple: no children
21.6%
Couple: no children under 15
20.1%
One parent: children under 15
10.6%
One parent: no children under 15
9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
17.1%
2 persons
31.5%
3 persons
19.6%
4 persons
19.1%
5 persons
11.3%
6+ persons
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Woodrising

Housing Tenure

Of the 397 occupied private dwellings in Woodrising at the 2021 Census, 16.6% were rented, 29.2% owned outright and 51.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 5 dwellings
Owned outright
29.2% 116 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
51.9% 206 dwellings
Rented
16.6% 66 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.5% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
3.0%
3 bedrooms
61.7%
4 bedrooms
29.4%
5 bedrooms
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.2%
$300-$449/mo
2.1%
$450-$599/mo
2.6%
$600-$799/mo
3.2%
$800-$999/mo
4.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
19.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
30.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.8%
1 vehicle
25.8%
2 vehicles
46.0%
3 vehicles
17.8%
4+ vehicles
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Woodrising

Employment

Employed full-time
36.6% 310 people
Employed part-time
22.8% 193 people
Unemployed
4.4% 37 people
Not in labour force
36.2% 306 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
25.1%
Community & Personal Service
18.6%
Professionals
16.0%
Clerical & Administrative
15.1%
Managers
10.0%
Sales Workers
6.9%
Labourers
5.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
1.1%
$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
3.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.1%
$4,000+/wk
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.7%
$150-$299/wk
6.4%
$300-$399/wk
5.7%
$400-$499/wk
5.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
9.1%
$800-$999/wk
11.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.5%
Did not go to work
19.6%
Car (passenger)
3.3%
Truck
1.5%
Walked only
1.3%
Bus
1.1%
Other
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.6%
Bachelor Degree
17.6%
Certificate I/II
5.4%
Postgraduate Degree
3.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
26.4%
Engineering
20.1%
Society & Culture
16.5%
Health
8.4%
Architecture & Building
7.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.0%
Education
5.4%
Creative Arts
4.5%
Agriculture & Environment
1.8%
Information Technology
1.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
26.3%
Secondary: Government
23.7%
Vocational Education
12.9%
Pre-school
12.9%
Primary: Catholic
7.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.9%
Secondary: Catholic
5.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
87.5%
Has need for assistance
7.3%
Need for assistance not stated
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
136
Asthma
56
Arthritis
46
Diabetes
39
Lung condition
31
Heart disease
30
Cancer
20
Kidney disease
14
Stroke
12
Dementia
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.7% 139
Did not provide
84.3% 749

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
9.8% 87
Not a volunteer
90.2% 802

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.1% 27
Never served
96.9% 856

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.3%
1 child
15.2%
2 children
28.9%
3 children
18.7%
4 children
7.0%
5+ children
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
8
1961: 1970
8
1971: 1980
6
1981: 1990
17
1991: 2000
11
2001: 2010
26
2011: 2015
8
2016
4
2018
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

9.8%
moved in the last year
31.2%
moved in the last 5 years
6.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
992
Moved from NSW
88
Moved: same area (SA2)
7
Moved from NT
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.6%
5: 14 hours
28.7%
15: 29 hours
12.3%
30+ hours
11.8%
Did not do domestic work
24.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.3%
Step family: no other children
11.3%
Blended family: no other children
4.0%
Step family: other children present
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Woodrising Crime Statistics

15 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Assault
5
Other Against Person
3
Theft
3
Property Damage
2
Weapons
1
Other Against Property
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Woodrising

The closest suburb to Woodrising is Fennell Bay, 1.0 km away.

Fennell Bay
1.0 km away · income $700/wk · rent $368/wk
Bolton Point
1.2 km away · income $623/wk · rent $267/wk
Booragul
1.3 km away · income $613/wk · rent $320/wk
Speers Point
3.1 km away · income $851/wk · rent $393/wk
Blackalls Park
3.1 km away · income $683/wk · rent $350/wk
Teralba
3.7 km away · income $843/wk · rent $363/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Woodrising

What is the population of Woodrising NSW?

The population of Woodrising NSW is 1,176 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,950 people per km². Woodrising is ranked #3,740 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Woodrising?

The median personal income in Woodrising NSW is $718 per week, or $37,336 per year. The median household income is $1,634 per week. Family income is $1,843 per week. Woodrising is ranked #5,139 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Woodrising?

Median rent in Woodrising NSW is $378 per week ($1,638 per month). Rent represents 23.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Woodrising ranks #2,618 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Woodrising?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodrising NSW is $1,570. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Woodrising?

The median age in Woodrising NSW is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Woodrising a good suburb to live in?

Woodrising is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,176. The median income is $718/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14409. All dollar figures in AUD.