WOODLANDS
Investor score
65
Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
—
no recent data
Rent yield
6.5%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
9.3%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.3%
modelled estimate
AI insights for WOODLANDS
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
WOODLANDS shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
Median rent
$825/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+6.4%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
7.9
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
3.21%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+15.3%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.5%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
69 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.8%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
WOODLANDS is a metropolitan WA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and high rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Strong rental yield of 6.5%
- High annual growth of 9.3% — outperforming state average
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$2,210/wk
$88k taxable p.a.
Renters
26.4%
70.3% owner-occupier
Median age
39.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.2%
Population growth
+3.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
15.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
23%
69% apartments
Degree qualified
41.2%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
25.8%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
180 m²
Apartment/strata
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
13.8%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
9.5 km
Middle ring
Days on market
17 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
50.9%
Balanced market
Walkability
87 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
9.5 km
Near coast
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
9,336/km²
Very dense urban
Schools in postcode 6018
🏫Primary (10)
Holy Rosary School
Catholic · Yrs PP-6
Lake Gwelup Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Woodlands Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Doubleview Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Karrinyup Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Deanmore Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
St Dominic's School
Catholic · Yrs PP-6
Our Lady of Good Counsel School
Catholic · Yrs PP-6
Newborough Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Yuluma Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (1)
Churchlands Senior High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (2)
St Mary's Anglican Girls' School
Independent · Yrs PP-12
Newman College
Independent · Yrs PP-12
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
School quality
Top tier13 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
44
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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