Woodbridge
At $466,000, Woodbridge's median house price sits well below the Perth metropolitan average, yet the suburb delivers a 72.5% detached-house rate and a median age of 43, three years above the national figure. The 12.5% vacancy rate is the most striking data point: one in eight dwellings sits empty, which signals softer rental demand relative to stock and puts downward pressure on rents. Household income reaches the 57.3rd percentile nationally, placing residents comfortably above the midpoint without reaching premium territory. The overseas-born share of 30.5% runs 8.9 percentage points above the national average, reflecting genuine demographic diversity across this compact 1.39 km2 suburb of 1,207 people.
Population
1,207
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,656/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
23
Median House
$466K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The $466,000 median house price makes Woodbridge accessible compared to most Perth metropolitan suburbs, with monthly mortgage repayments averaging $2,099 and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.3%, just below the 30% stress threshold. Stock is dominated by three-bedroom homes at 54.9%, with four-plus bedroom dwellings adding another 24.1%, so families get genuine space at an affordable price. Separate houses account for 72.5% of dwellings, well above the national average, meaning buyers are overwhelmingly choosing traditional detached living. Outright owners at 28.7% and mortgage holders at 35.0% together represent 63.7% of the suburb, with the remaining 36.3% renting. The high vacancy rate of 12.5% means sellers face competitive conditions, which may support negotiated purchase prices below listing.
For Buyers
The $466,000 median house price makes Woodbridge accessible compared to most Perth metropolitan suburbs, with monthly mortgage repayments averaging $2,099 and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.3%, just below the 30% stress threshold. Stock is dominated by three-bedroom homes at 54.9%, with four-plus bedroom dwellings adding another 24.1%, so families get genuine space at an affordable price. Separate houses account for 72.5% of dwellings, well above the national average, meaning buyers are overwhelmingly choosing traditional detached living. Outright owners at 28.7% and mortgage holders at 35.0% together represent 63.7% of the suburb, with the remaining 36.3% renting. The high vacancy rate of 12.5% means sellers face competitive conditions, which may support negotiated purchase prices below listing.
For Investors
A 36.3% renter share provides a solid tenant pool, but the 12.5% vacancy rate signals that supply is running ahead of demand in Woodbridge. Weekly rent of $325 against a $466,000 median implies a gross yield near 3.6%, modest by regional WA standards. Rent-to-income at 19.6% is comfortable for tenants, reducing churn risk, but it also limits upward rent pressure in the short term. Development activity is low at 16 applications in the past 12 months, mostly planning enquiries rather than major new supply. The affordable entry price is the main investment case: at $466,000, the bar for first-entry investors is lower than in most Perth markets, and the suburb's stable 71.4% resident retention rate suggests a settled, low-turnover community rather than a transient rental pool.
Development Activity
Total DAs
23
Last 12 Months
23
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Woodbridge iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Woodbridge Primary School
K-6 · 388 students
Governor Stirling Senior High School
7-12 · 751 students
Demographics
Woodbridge's median age of 43 sits three years above the national figure, consistent with an established, owner-occupier community rather than a young-renter suburb. The overseas-born share of 30.5% is 8.9 percentage points above national, with English (545 residents), Irish (158) and Scottish (138) ancestries leading, followed by Italian (89). University qualifications at 33.6% run 3.5 points above the national average, reflecting a moderately educated workforce. Average household size of 2.3 is marginally below national, matching the couples-without-children profile: 32.0% of families are couples with no children, while 267 families have children. The volunteering rate of 19.6% points to an engaged local community, and 71.4% of residents stayed in the same address over the census period, indicating stability rather than turnover-driven churn.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
72.5%
Houses
23.9%
Townhouse
3.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure in Woodbridge splits across three roughly equal segments: 28.7% own outright, 35.0% carry a mortgage and 36.3% rent. The 72.5% separate-house rate is well above state and national averages, and semi-detached homes account for 23.9%, leaving apartments at just 3.6% of stock. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 54.9% and four-plus bedroom at 24.1%, so the suburb functions primarily as family housing. The $466,000 median is estimated from 2025 rental data, and with rent at $325 per week, the rent-to-income ratio sits at 19.6%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. Mortgage repayments average $2,099 per month, producing a 29.3% mortgage-to-income ratio. The 12.5% vacancy rate is elevated, suggesting that not all available stock is absorbed at current rent levels.
Mortgage / mo
$2,099
Rent / wk
$325
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$885
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
12.5%
Unoccupied
71
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
29.3%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
32.0%
Couples, no children
879
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local employment at 17.9% of the workforce (80 workers), followed by Education at 14.1% (63) and Public Admin at 9.2% (41). Construction accounts for 8.3% (37 workers) and Mining adds 7.6% (34), the latter reflecting WA's resource sector proximity. By occupation, Professionals are the largest group at 168 workers, followed by Community and Personal Service at 81 and Managers at 80. The full-time employment rate of 60.8% is healthy, though the 6.3% unemployment rate is above what low-vacancy, income-stable suburbs typically record. The participation rate of 60.1% and 324 residents not in the labour force align with the older median age of 43. Household income at the 57.3rd national percentile places Woodbridge in the moderate-income tier, neither stressed nor affluent.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.8%
Part-time
32.9%
Participation
60.1%
Employed
590
Occupations
Top Industries
University
33.6%
Postgraduate
8.2%
Born Overseas
30.5%
Dwellings
494
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high at 79.6% of commuters driving, above the national average, reflecting Woodbridge's suburban WA character and limited public transport uptake of 7.9%. Active transport at 5.6% walking or cycling is modest. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on nearby institutions. Crime statistics are not available for Woodbridge at this scale, and SEIFA socioeconomic indexes are not published at the suburb level here. The 6.4% of residents needing daily assistance (74 people) is a modest figure consistent with the 43-year median age. Rent-to-income at 19.6% and mortgage-to-income at 29.3% both sit below stress thresholds, pointing to a financially stable residential community compared to higher-cost Perth suburbs.
Drive
79.6%
Public Transport
7.9%
Walk / Cycle
5.6%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Woodbridge compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Woodbridge a good suburb to live in?
Woodbridge offers detached houses at an affordable $466,000 median, with 72.5% of dwellings being separate houses. Household income reaches the 57.3rd national percentile, mortgage-to-income sits at 29.3% below the stress threshold, and 71.4% of residents stay long-term, suggesting genuine liveability. The main caution is a 12.5% vacancy rate indicating softer rental demand.
What is the median house price in Woodbridge?
The median house price in Woodbridge is $466,000 (estimated from 2025 data). Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,099 and weekly rent averages $325. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.3% sits just below the 30% stress threshold, making ownership accessible relative to most Perth suburbs.
What schools are in Woodbridge?
No schools are recorded inside the Woodbridge suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in surrounding suburbs. The local population has a university qualification rate of 33.6%, which is 3.5 percentage points above the national average, suggesting educational attainment is a priority for residents.
Is Woodbridge safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Woodbridge at the suburb level in this dataset. As a proxy indicator, the suburb has a stable community profile: 71.4% of residents stayed in the same address over the census period and only 6.4% of residents (74 people) require daily assistance, consistent with a settled, low-disadvantage neighbourhood.
Is Woodbridge good for property investment?
The $466,000 entry price is below most Perth metropolitan medians, and the 36.3% renter share provides a tenant base. However, the 12.5% vacancy rate signals oversupply relative to demand, and weekly rent of $325 implies a gross yield near 3.6%, modest for regional WA. Low development activity (16 DAs in 12 months) limits new supply competition.
How is Woodbridge's population changing?
Woodbridge has a population of 1,207 across 1.39 km2. No ABS forecast data is available at this scale, but the 28.6% turnover rate and 71.4% residential retention suggest stable rather than rapid change. The overseas-born share of 30.5%, which is 8.9 points above national, indicates ongoing migration-driven renewal of the resident base.
What languages are spoken in Woodbridge?
About 30.5% of Woodbridge residents were born overseas, which is 8.9 percentage points above the national average. English ancestry dominates at 545 residents, followed by Irish (158) and Scottish (138). No non-English language community data was recorded in this dataset at the suburb level.
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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