WOODVALE
Investor score
72
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
4.9%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
12.5%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
0.9%
modelled estimate
AI insights for WOODVALE
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
WOODVALE 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
$860/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+11.8%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
8.7
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.28%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+13.1%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.5%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
69 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Real0.2%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
WOODVALE is a metropolitan WA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 4.9% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 12.5% — outperforming state average
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Risk factors
- High entry price may limit buyer pool
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$2,138/wk
$88k taxable p.a.
Renters
11.0%
85.9% owner-occupier
Median age
44.0 yrs
Unemployment
1.9%
Population growth
+3.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
13.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
60%
29% apartments
Degree qualified
37.3%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
14.4%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
530 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
5.7%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
17.5 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
21 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
50.9%
Balanced market
Walkability
89 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
17.5 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
1,395/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 6026
🏫Primary (7)
St Luke's Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs PP-6
North Woodvale Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Dalmain Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Woodvale Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Creaney Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Goollelal Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Halidon Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (1)
Woodvale Secondary College
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (1)
The Montessori School
Independent · Yrs PP-12
⭐Special (1)
Creaney Education Support Centre
Government · Yrs K-6
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
Above average10 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
42
/ 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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