Woodford, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Woodford, in the Blue Mountains City Council local government area.
| Locality | Woodford |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Blue Mountains City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.72521 |
| Longitude | 150.48433 |
| Population | 1,884 |
| Density | 177.7 /km² |
| Area | 10.6 km² |
| Elevation | 604 m |
| Postcode | 2778 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 69 km west-northwest |
Woodford is a locality in the Blue Mountains City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,884. The locality covers an area of 10.6 km², giving a population density of about 177.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 604 m above sea level. It lies approximately 69 km west-northwest of Sydney. Woodford is located at 33.7252°S, 150.4843°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2778.
Woodford lies cradled by the ancient folds of the Blue Mountains, a place where the air itself seems to carry the scent of damp earth and towering gum trees. It lies 19.7 km west-north-west of Glenmore Park, NSW (from Glenmore Park, NSW: bearing 292°T), and is situated 8.8 km west-south-west of Springwood. The landscape here is a study in subtle contrasts: gentle slopes give way to steeper escarpments, cloaked in a dense, whispering forest of eucalyptus and fern. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints fleeting patterns on the moss-covered rocks and the rich, dark soil. The very character of Woodford is etched in this verdant embrace, in the quiet winding of its roads that follow the land's natural contours, and in the way the mist often lingers in the hollows, softening the edges of the world as dawn breaks.
This locality, historically shaped by the ambition of early settlers and the enduring presence of the natural environment, has long drawn sustenance from the land. While the echoes of past industries, like timber milling, still resonate in the collective memory, the present-day economy of Woodford is increasingly influenced by its proximity to larger centres and the allure of its scenic surroundings. A significant part of its identity is tied to its role as a gateway, a place where travellers pause to breathe in the crisp mountain air before venturing deeper into the National Park. The local rhythm is one of quiet diligence, a steady hum of daily life punctuated by the calls of native birds and the rustle of leaves, a testament to a community that understands the enduring power of its mountain setting.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Woodford, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Woodford, in the Blue Mountains City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Woodford includes the postcode (2778), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Blue Mountains City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Woodford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |