Woodford Schools & More
Woodford is a charming rural town located in the Stanley River Valley, between the Conondale and D'Aguilar Ranges in Queensland, Australia. Situated on the D'Aguilar Highway, Woodford offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for its residents. With a population of 4,022 (2021 census), Woodford is a close-knit community that prides itself on its rich history, natural beauty, and strong sense of community.
History of Woodford
Woodford was established in 1841 and was originally known as "Yatesville". However, in honour of Henry Conwell Wood, the town was officially named "Woodford". Woodford has a fascinating history, with its main industries being timber cutting and dairying. The town has retained its historical charm, with turn-of-the-century buildings and a historic pub. Woodford was also a filming location for the 2003 film "Undead". The Woodford Show Society was established in 1911 and continues to hold the annual Woodford Show. One of the town's most famous events is the Woodford Folk Festival, held annually in December.
Woodford Schools
The only school in Woodford is Woodford State School, which is a P-10 government primary and secondary school which also offers a special education program. There are several state and private schools in Caboolture, which is only a short drive from Woodford, including Australian Christian College - Moreton.
Parents looking for P-12 Christian schooling options near Woodford will find that the students of ACC Moreton are well known, well loved and well taught by a dedicated team of Christian teachers.
Natural Beauty of Woodford
Woodford is surrounded by natural beauty, with the Conondale and D'Aguilar Ranges providing a stunning backdrop. Mount Mee State Forest is a popular destination for nature lovers, offering walking tracks, picnic areas, and camping sites. The forest provides panoramic views over the Moreton Bay Region to the bay. For those looking to cool off, Stony Creek natural swimming hole is a hidden gem in Woodford. The town is also surrounded by rich farmlands that produce strawberries, bananas, pineapples, and pawpaw.
Historic Railway Museum in Woodford
Woodford is home to the Australian Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Society (ANGRMS) which offers visitors the opportunity to see, learn about, and ride historical steam and diesel trains. ANGRMS offers a delightful train ride experience that's perfect for families and visitors of all ages. The attraction is known for its friendly volunteers who ensure an enjoyable journey. The short ride takes you to Woodford Gardens, where a charming cafe and gallery await, featuring handcrafted items.
The warm and welcoming staff create a pleasant atmosphere, making it an ideal outing. You can hop off the train to explore the gardens, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy the surroundings before continuing your journey. ANGRMS provides a memorable and family-friendly adventure for all to enjoy.
Hobbies and Interests of Residents in Woodford
Woodford is a town that offers a range of hobbies and interests for its residents. Some popular activities include:
- Bushwalking and hiking in the nearby national parks and state forests.
- Fishing in the Stanley River or nearby dams.
- Exploring the local historical sites and art installations.
- Participating in community events and festivals, such as the Woodford Folk Festival and Woodford Show.
- Supporting local sports clubs, such as the Stanley River Cricket Club.
The Local Economy of Woodford
Woodford has a diverse local economy, with industries such as timber cutting, dairying, and farming playing a significant role. The town is surrounded by rich farmlands that produce a variety of crops, including strawberries, bananas, pineapples, and pawpaw. Woodford is also close to the nearby business hub of Caboolture, providing residents an easy commute for further employment opportunities.
Transport Options in Woodford
Woodford is conveniently located near Caboolture and Brisbane, making it easily accessible by car. The town is situated 25 km northwest of Caboolture and 73 km north-northwest of Brisbane CBD. The D'Aguilar Highway connects Woodford to these major centres. Public transport options in Woodford include bus services operated by TransLink, providing connections to nearby towns and suburbs.
ACC Moreton offers a private school bus service to Woodford on school days. See the map below for options.
- 1cnr James Rd & Dorunda Ave, Beachmere
- 2Moreton Tce, Beachmere
- 3cnr Kunde St & Columbia Dr, Beachmere
- 4Biggs Ave, Beachmere
- 5
- 6Blaney St, Beachmere
- 7Mynott Rd Beachmere
- 8cnr Aylward Rd & Relesah Dr, Ningi
- 9Bribie Island Rd, Ningi
- 10Ningi Waters Dr, Ningi
- 11Lakeside Cres, Ningi
- 12Water Gum Cres, Ningi
- 13Seaforth St, Sandstone Point
- 14cnr Avalon & Seaforth St, Sandstone Point
- 15Tallow Crt, Sandstone Point
- 16Bestmann Rd at Corrimal Place, Sandstone Point
- 17Bestmann Rd, Ningi
- 18Bus Stop, Bestmann Rd near Greygum Ct, Ningi
- 19Bestmann Rd near Regina Ave, Ningi
- 20ACC Moreton
- 1Corymbia Way, Banksia Beach
- 2Dunebean Dr, Banksia Beach
- 3Beagle Ave, Banksia Beach
- 4Aquila Cct, Banksia Beach
- 5cnr Pectoral Pl & Marina Blvd, Banksia Beach
- 6Jabiru St, Bellara
- 7cnr Warrigal & Boronia Dr, Bribie Island
- 8Boronia Dr near Orchid St, Bellara
- 9bus stop Goodwin Dr at Kangaroo Avenue, Bongaree
- 10North St, Woorim
- 11Eden Cres, Woorim
- 12Morris St, Bongaree
- 13bus stop Bribie Island Rd at Bestmann Road, Ningi
- 14bus stop Bribie Island Rd at Redondo Street, Ningi
- 15ACC Moreton
- 1Old Bay Rd, Burpengary East
- 2Cobb Rd, Burpengary East
- 3cnr Normanby Cres & Moreton Bay Blvd, Burpengary East
- 4Fraser Rd, Nth Harbour
- 5Fraser Dr & Harvey Parade, North Harbour
- 6Fraser Dr, Burpengary East
- 7Bus Stop, Glenwood Dr near Cotswold St, Morayfield
- 8Laver St, Morayfield
- 9Bus Stop Redcedar Pl & Lomandra Dr, Morayfield
- 10cnr Jack St & Graham Rd, Morayfield
- 11cnr Raff Rd & Bunya Crt, Caboolture South
- 12cnr Waterside Esplanade & Raff Rd
- 13cnr Berry St & Raff Rd, Caboolture
- 14cnr Raff Rd & Suter Dr, Caboolture
- 15bus stop Market Dr near Suter Dr, Caboolture South
- 16Kevin Grove, Caboolture South
- 17ACC Moreton
- 1bus stop Tullawong Primary School
- 2cnr Goldencrest & Cottonwood St, Caboolture
- 3cnr Foxglove St & Central Springs Pde, Caboolture
- 4cnr Central Springs Pde & Speedwell St, Caboolture
- 5Old Gympie Rd, Caboolture
- 6cnr Hammond Rd & Halcot Crt, Caboolture
- 7cnr Markwell Rd & Limburg Ave, Caboolture
- 8cnr Markwell Rd & Cathy Crt, Caboolture
- 9Alcock Rd, Elimbah
- 10Breadsell Dr, Caboolture
- 11cnr Murrimbah Dr & Lyndhurst Tce, Caboolture
- 12cnr Old Gympie Rd & Three Ponds, Elimbah
- 13cnr Flametree Crt & Three Ponds, Elimbah
- 14Kirrang Dr, Elimbah
- 15ACC Moreton
- 1Tinney Rd, Upper Caboolture
- 2Darley Rd, Upper Caboolture
- 3Minimbah State School
- 4Cresthaven Dr & Crestwood Ave, Morayfield
- 5Beacon St, Morayfield
- 6Torrens Rd & Carob Ct, Caboolture South
- 7Bishop Lane, Bellmere
- 8Courtie St, Bellmere
- 9Belle Air Dr near Riverside Cct, Bellmere
- 10Belle Air Dr near Riverwood Dr, Bellmere
- 11River Dr at Lotus Ave, Bellmere
- 12Daintree St, Bellmere
- 13cnr Daintree St & Tara Gr, Bellmere
- 14Swann Road, Bellmere
- 15cnr Kings St and Webster Dr, Caboolture
- 16Park St, Caboolture
- 17Bellview St, Caboolture
- 18bus stop King St & Maple Lane, Caboolture
- 19Watt St near Pearl Cr, Caboolture
- 20ACC Moreton
- 1Jensen Rd & Ibis Crt, Caboolture
- 2cnr Male Rd & Tiffany Ct, Caboolture
- 3bus stop Elof Rd & Riccardo St, Caboolture
- 4Joyner Cct, Caboolture
- 5Duffield Cres, Caboolture
- 6Crooks St, Caboolture
- 7Jacques Cl, Caboolture
- 8cnr Central Lakes Dr & Reddy Dr, Caboolture
- 9cnr O'Neill & Hodgskin St, Caboolture
- 10McMillan St, Caboolture
- 11Hodgskin St, Caboolture
- 12cnr Hodgskin St & Conte St, Caboolture
- 13Payne St, Caboolture
- 14cnr Mortimer & Walter St, Caboolture
- 15ACC Moreton
- 1Steve Irwin Way, Glass House Mountains
- 2Carnarvon Dr, Beerwah
- 3Sahara Rd, Glass House Mountains
- 4Summit Close, Glass House Mountains
- 5cnr Poole Rd & Pinnacles Dr, Glasshouse
- 6Beerburrum Rd & Acacia Ave, Beerburrum
- 7Carawatha Rd, Elimbah
- 8Kirrang Dr, Elimbah
- 9cnr Remor Crt & Bigmor Dr, Elimbah
- 10cnr Bigmor Dr & Sammor Rd, Elimbah
- 11Bigmor Dr, Elimbah
- 12Kapyong Rd, Caboolture
- 13cnr Golden Dr & Quartz Rd, Caboolture
- 14Emu Rd, Caboolture
- 15ACC Moreton
- 1Coach Stop William St, Kilcoy
- 2cnr Billy Green Dr & Villeneuve Rd, Villeneuve
- 3cnr Mary Smokes Rd & D'Aguilar Hwy, Royston
- 4Durundur St, Woodford
- 5Woodford Memorial Park
- 6cnr Peterson Rd & D'Aguilar Hwy, Woodford
- 7Scotts La & D'Aguilar Highway, Woodford
- 8Mt Mee Rd & Newman Ln, Delaneys Creek
- 9cnr Cash St & Hartley Dr, D'Aguilar
- 10Akoonah Way, D'Aguilar
- 11cnr Patanga Pl & Akoonah Way, D'Aguiliar
- 12CJ Pastries Wamuran
- 13cnr County Dr & D'Aguilar Hwy
- 14ACC Moreton
- 1cnr Summerstone Bvd & Clark Rd, Morayfield
- 2Ridgegarden Dr, Morayfield
- 3Lakeview Rd, Morayfield
- 4Halcyon St & Tranquility Bvd, Morayfield
- 5Oakey Flat Rd, Morayfield
- 6Facer Rd, Burpengary
- 7Grace Cres, Narangba
- 8Pioneer Dr, Narangba
- 9Jinibara Cres, Narangba
- 10cnr Pitt Rd & Hedges Ave, Burpengary
- 11cnr Pitt Rd & Claudia St, Burpengary
- 12Busoni Cres, Burpengary
- 13Station Rd, Burpengary
- 14Paradise Rd, Burpengary
- 15ACC Moreton
- 1Donnington Dr, D'Aguilar
- 2Townsend St, D'Aguilar
- 3Forestcreek Pl, Wamuran
- 4Woodcrest Pl, Wamuran
- 5Sumsion Rd, Wamuran
- 6Depina Dr, Wamuran
- 7cnr Kirsty Crt & Beerburrum Rd, Caboolture
- 8ACC Moreton
The information on this page is a guide only, contact the school for more information.
Local Businesses in Woodford
Woodford hosts a range of local businesses that cater to the needs of residents, including:
- Veterinary Clinic: Southern Cross Vets Woodford
- Car Repairs and Servicing:
- Food:
By supporting these local businesses, residents help foster the growth and development of the local community.
Suburb Snapshot
- The drive time from Woodford to ACC Moreton is approximately 24 minutes.
- Before and after school care is available for students of ACC Moreton through SmartPlay Caboolture (onsite).
- Efficient kiss and drop zone operates along the front of ACC Moreton.
- Bell times: 8.30am to 3.00pm
- 2025 term dates:
- Term 1: 28 January - 4 April
- Term 2: 22 April - 20 June
- Term 3: 14 July - 19 September
- Term 4: 7 October - 3 December