Woodford Island in Clarence Valley, New South Wales, is a picturesque rural area that offers a unique living experience amidst Australia's natural beauty. As the largest inland island in the Southern Hemisphere, Woodford Island is surrounded by the Clarence River, providing stunning water views and opportunities for water-based activities like fishing and kayaking. The housing market on Woodford Island features a variety of properties, ranging from rustic farmhouses to modern homes, often set on substantial plots of land. This provides ample space for gardening, outdoor recreation, and enjoying the scenic environment. The real estate market is relatively stable, with properties offering good value compared to more urban areas, attracting those looking for serenity and a slower pace of life.
Living on Woodford Island offers a tranquil lifestyle with a strong sense of community among residents. The island's rural setting means that services and amenities are accessible, but often require a short drive to nearby towns, such as Maclean or Grafton, for shopping, dining, and healthcare facilities. The community here enjoys a peaceful coexistence with nature, with native wildlife frequently seen around the properties and public areas. Despite its rural charm, Woodford Island is not far from the Pacific Highway, making it relatively easy to travel to larger cities when needed. Overall, life on Woodford Island appeals to those seeking a blend of rural charm, natural beauty, and a tight-knit community.
Median Weekly Rent | $341.50 |
Median Monthly Mortgage | $1442.00 |
Median Persons Per bed houseroom | 0.75 |
Average Household Size | 2.00 |
Average Age | 55.00 |
Average Income | $585.50 |
Average Cars Per Dwelling | 2.06 |
Average Properties Within 50M | 2 |
Typical 1 bed house | $703,000 |
Typical 3 bed house | $736,000 |
Typical 4 bed house | $808,000 |
Typical 5 bed house | $703,000 |
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Thinking about buying in Woodford Island? Now could not be a better time, with just 164 residential dwellings it's a highly sought after location. The average property price in this area is in the region of $672,000 with prices in this suburb ranging from $359,000 to $1,579,000. The aproximate distance to the coast is 17 Km.
In Woodford Island there has been a history of lower than average prices and demand, offering opportunities for investors or first home owners, especially in the context of the growth in working from home. Low average incomes in Woodford Island is reflected in smaller and lower quality accommodation. Over time this may change providsing long-term returns but in the short to medium term, prices are likely to be less than state averages. The slightly lower than average earnings from occupations in Woodford Island changes the housing and lifestyle preference. It is more a matter of what can be afforded rather than what would we prefer, leading to slower price increases over time. Lower than average population density constrains growth in Woodford Island to an extent. However, where buyers are willing to compromise on housing and lifestyle choice, there are affordable options. Lower than average industry presence in Woodford Island we believe will be less of a negative impact than it has in the past. Post-COVID and the growth in working from home has lessened the demand for local employment options. This may make Woodford Island a better buying opportunity than it may have been in the past.
Instant Property Valuation206 Russell Road, Woodford Island, NSW, 2463 |
Lawrence Public School
(While the above schools are located with the suburb of Woodford Island there may also be nearby schools whose catchments cover this suburb)Incidents Trend State Average
(mm) RAIN | Min (°C) TEMP | Max (°C) TEMP | Min (%) HUMIDITY | Max (%) HUMIDITY | (m/sec) WIND | (MJ/sq m) SOLAR | |
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Jan | 4.2 | 19.8 | 30.6 | 51.0 | 92.6 | 2.7 | 24.1 |
Feb | 5.7 | 19.8 | 30.5 | 51.9 | 93.3 | 2.8 | 20.8 |
Mar | 3.9 | 18.6 | 28.6 | 55.3 | 94 | 2.6 | 17 |
Apr | 1.9 | 15.3 | 26.1 | 52.5 | 95.7 | 2.6 | 15.1 |
May | 2.2 | 11.2 | 22.7 | 51.7 | 93 | 2.4 | 12.7 |
Jun | 3.0 | 9.2 | 20.8 | 52.1 | 93.3 | 2.6 | 10.9 |
Jul | 0.7 | 7.6 | 20.9 | 44.9 | 91.6 | 2.5 | 12.4 |
Aug | 1.1 | 8.0 | 23.1 | 34.6 | 89.6 | 2.7 | 15.5 |
Sept | 1.0 | 11.1 | 25.1 | 38.3 | 91.3 | 2.7 | 19.2 |
Oct | 3.1 | 14.2 | 26.7 | 44.0 | 91.2 | 2.8 | 21.6 |
Nov | 1.7 | 16.8 | 29.6 | 43.8 | 91.4 | 2.8 | 24.2 |
Dec | 5.3 | 18.7 | 30.7 | 48.2 | 94.8 | 2.8 | 24.8 |
source: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
20-12-2024 | $500,000 | 451 Woodford Dale Road |
05-09-2024 | $920,000 | 273 Roberts Creek Road |
09-11-2023 | $300,000 | 125 Roberts Creek Road |
02-06-2022 | $590,000 | 147 Munros Lane |
27-04-2022 | $360,000 | 206 Russell Road |
30-03-2022 | $500,000 | 19 Roberts Creek Road |
15-12-2021 | $1,000,000 | 145 Woodford Dale Road |
03-12-2021 | $520,000 | 385 South Arm School Road |
08-11-2021 | $880,000 | 359 South Arm School Road |
04-11-2021 | $540,000 | 66 Elbow Creek Road |
30-07-2021 | $670,000 | 617 Woodford Dale Road |
18-05-2021 | $725,000 | 603 South Arm School Road |
30-03-2021 | $870,000 | 27 Greens Lane |
16-03-2021 | $970,000 | 101 Russell Road |
29-01-2021 | $595,000 | 403 Roberts Creek Road |
26-11-2020 | $550,000 | 120 Russell Road |
03-07-2020 | $190,000 | 206 Russell Road |
21-09-2018 | $310,000 | 12 Lawrence Road |
24-04-2017 | $440,000 | 286 Roberts Creek Road |
16-12-2016 | $397,000 | 273 Roberts Creek Road |
18-10-2016 | $580,000 | 359 South Arm School Road |
29-06-2016 | $497,000 | 179 Munros Lane |
20-06-2016 | $610,000 | 101 Russell Road |
20-11-2015 | $395,000 | 373 Golf Links Road |
04-06-2015 | $520,000 | 91 Russell Road |
24-04-2015 | $270,000 | 479 Roberts Creek Road |
13-04-2015 | $385,000 | 3938 Lawrence Road |
24-03-2015 | $385,000 | 153 Woodford Dale Road |
19-09-2014 | $618,000 | 607 Woodford Dale Road |
02-05-2014 | $422,000 | 127 Russell Road |
14-03-2014 | $206,000 | 361 Woodford Dale Road |
30-01-2014 | $433,000 | 148 Roberts Creek Road |
17-01-2014 | $330,000 | 18 Gibbons Lane |
01-03-2013 | $352,000 | 4072 Lawrence Road |
15-10-2012 | $330,000 | 3756 Lawrence Road |
27-06-2011 | $355,000 | 187 Roberts Creek Road |
14-02-2011 | $530,000 | 599 South Arm School Road |
10-08-2010 | $200,000 | 66 Elbow Creek Road |
21-07-2010 | $470,000 | 401 South Arm School Road |
19-07-2010 | $600,000 | 87 Elbow Creek Road |
07-07-2010 | $335,000 | 321 South Arm School Road |
18-01-2010 | $100,000 | 147 Munros Lane |
22-12-2009 | $245,000 | 125 Roberts Creek Road |
19-06-2009 | $560,000 | 179 Munros Lane |
08-10-2008 | $389,500 | 4310 Lawrence Road |
17-09-2008 | $100,000 | 509 South Arm Road |
16-06-2008 | $220,000 | 57 Drews Lane |
15-08-2006 | $370,000 | 607 Woodford Dale Road |
28-06-2006 | $390,000 | 3934 Lawrence Road |
23-01-2006 | $289,995 | 3838 Lawrence Road |
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