Woodbine
At 34.7% overseas-born, Woodbine sits 13.1 percentage points above the national average, making multicultural composition one of its most defining characteristics. The suburb occupies just 1.61 km2 near Campbelltown with 2,780 residents and a density of 1,722 people per km2. Detached houses account for 93% of dwellings, yet the median house price of $940,000 is held by a population whose household income sits at the 60.2nd percentile nationally. Median age is 36, four years below the national figure, reflecting a younger demographic skew. SEIFA scores land in decile 3 for both IRSD and IER, meaning this suburb faces more economic constraint than most of the country.
Population
2,780
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,714/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
24
Median House
$940K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price reached $940,000 in 2025, a slight dip from $946,880 in 2024, representing a 0.7% decline. For buyers, that price sits against a household income at the 60.2nd percentile nationally, placing mortgage stress at 27.3% of income, which falls below the 30% threshold. Monthly repayments average $2,029. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 93%, with only 1% apartments and 5.9% semi-detached, so buyers get the space they pay for. Bedroom distribution skews large: 43.4% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and 51.7% have three, catering to families rather than singles. Those 39.9% still carrying mortgages are joined by a solid 34.3% who own outright, signalling longer-term community stability.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $940,000 in 2025, a slight dip from $946,880 in 2024, representing a 0.7% decline. For buyers, that price sits against a household income at the 60.2nd percentile nationally, placing mortgage stress at 27.3% of income, which falls below the 30% threshold. Monthly repayments average $2,029. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 93%, with only 1% apartments and 5.9% semi-detached, so buyers get the space they pay for. Bedroom distribution skews large: 43.4% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and 51.7% have three, catering to families rather than singles. Those 39.9% still carrying mortgages are joined by a solid 34.3% who own outright, signalling longer-term community stability.
For Investors
The rental market here is modest but measured: 25.8% of dwellings are rented at a median of $400 per week, implying a gross yield around 2.2% against the $940,000 median, below the national average for suburban markets. Vacancy sits at 3.7%, which is higher than the typical healthy threshold of 3%, suggesting limited rental demand pressure. Development activity is active at 23 applications in the past 12 months, including secondary dwellings and complying development certificates, which indicates ongoing incremental densification. The IRSD decile of 3 positions this suburb in the lower tier nationally for relative disadvantage, which historically correlates with stronger yield returns than capital growth. Rent-to-income at 23.3% means tenants are not under acute stress, supporting rental stability.
Development Activity
Total DAs
86
Last 12 Months
24
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+60.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
With a median age of 36, residents are four years younger than the national median, creating a working-age and family-oriented profile. The overseas-born share at 34.7% runs 13.1 percentage points above national, with Arabic speakers (147 residents) forming the largest non-English language group, followed by Samoan (32) and Hindi (26). Ancestry data is diverse, with English (639 residents) and Irish (177) representing Anglo-Celtic heritage alongside large Other categories (673). Christianity counts 1,410 adherents while Islam is the second religion at 410 people, reflecting the Arabic-speaking community. University qualifications at 27.8% sit 2.3 percentage points below the national figure, consistent with the SEIFA IEO decile of 5. Average household size of 3.0 is 0.5 above the national average, aligning with the high share of couples with children (1,098 families).
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
93.0%
Houses
5.9%
Townhouse
1.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Detached housing dominates at 93% of dwellings, well above the national average for suburban areas, giving Woodbine a distinctive single-family character. Three-bedroom homes account for 51.7% and four-or-more bedroom homes for 43.4%, meaning oversized floorplans are the norm rather than the exception. Tenure splits into 34.3% outright owners, 39.9% with mortgages, and 25.8% renters. The outright ownership rate is relatively high compared to neighbouring mortgage-belt suburbs, pointing to an established cohort of long-term residents. Price movement was essentially flat between 2024 and 2025, falling 0.7% from $946,880 to $940,000. Mortgage-to-income at 27.3% stays below the 30% stress benchmark, and rent-to-income at 23.3% similarly avoids stress territory despite below-average household incomes by national standards.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,029
Rent / wk
$400
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$715
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.7%
Unoccupied
34
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
21.3%
Couples, no children
2,381
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employer at 18.8% of workers (124 people), more than double Education's 10% share (66 workers), a pattern typical of outer metropolitan suburbs that serve as local service hubs rather than commuter destinations. Public Administration (9.1%) and Transport (8.8%) add further public sector weight, while Construction at 8.2% aligns with the ongoing development activity. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, higher than the national average, partly because the participation rate is low at 45.7%, with 886 residents not in the labour force. Full-time employment accounts for 66.4% of employed residents. The IRSD decile of 3 and IRSAD decile of 4 place this suburb in the lower quarter nationally for economic advantage, meaning household budgets are under more pressure than the majority of Australian suburbs.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.4%
Part-time
26.2%
Participation
45.7%
Employed
917
Occupations
Top Industries
University
27.8%
Postgraduate
7.4%
Born Overseas
34.7%
Dwellings
876
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high, with 89.8% of residents driving to work, while only 4% use public transport. This reflects the outer Campbelltown location where train access exists but is not the dominant mode. Volunteering runs at 9.1%, modest but not unusual for working families. About 7% of residents (184 people) need daily assistance, which is moderate and consistent with the suburb's younger age profile. Rent-to-income at 23.3% and mortgage-to-income at 27.3% both sit below stress thresholds, indicating residents are not financially squeezed by housing costs relative to their incomes. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families depend on institutions in the broader Campbelltown area. The IRSAD decile of 4 ranks this suburb below the national median for advantage, making affordability the key livability strength rather than amenity.
Drive
89.8%
Public Transport
4.0%
Walk / Cycle
0.5%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Woodbine compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Woodbine a good suburb to live in?
Woodbine suits families seeking affordable detached housing near Campbelltown. Mortgage-to-income sits at 27.3%, below the 30% stress threshold, and 93% of dwellings are separate houses with 43.4% having four or more bedrooms. The IRSAD decile of 4 is below the national median for advantage, so residents trade prestige for space and affordability.
What is the median house price in Woodbine?
The median house price in 2025 is $940,000, down 0.7% from $946,880 in 2024. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,029. At $400 per week, rental costs imply a gross yield around 2.2% for investors.
What schools are in Woodbine?
No schools are recorded inside the Woodbine boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in the surrounding Campbelltown area. University qualifications in the suburb reach 27.8%, which is 2.3 percentage points below the national figure.
Is Woodbine safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Woodbine in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 3 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, below the national median, and 7% of residents (184 people) need daily assistance. These factors suggest economic constraints that can correlate with higher crime rates in comparable areas.
Is Woodbine good for property investment?
The 25.8% renter share and $400 weekly rent give a gross yield around 2.2% against the $940,000 median, below average for suburban markets. Vacancy at 3.7% is slightly elevated. Development activity of 23 applications in 12 months signals incremental growth. The IRSD decile 3 suggests affordability-driven demand rather than capital growth momentum.
How is Woodbine's population changing?
82.6% of residents stayed at the same address between census periods, indicating high stability rather than rapid turnover. The median age of 36 is 4 years below the national figure and household size averages 3.0 persons, 0.5 above national, pointing to a young family community in gradual growth.
What languages are spoken in Woodbine?
About 34.7% of residents were born overseas, which is 13.1 percentage points above the national average. Arabic is spoken by 147 residents, making it the most common non-English language, followed by Samoan (32) and Hindi (26). Islam is the second religion with 410 adherents, reflecting the Arabic-speaking community.
How much development is happening in Woodbine?
There were 23 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including secondary dwelling applications and complying development certificates for new houses. This activity is consistent with incremental densification within the suburb's dominant detached-house character, where 93% of dwellings are already separate houses.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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