Woodpark
At just 0.39 square kilometres, Woodpark packs a population density of 4,413 people per km2 into a suburb that is 87% detached houses, an unusual combination that signals intense land use and family-scale demand. The median house price reached $1,100,000 in 2024-2025, yet household income sits in the 73rd percentile nationally, putting buyers under real stretch. The median resident age is 33, seven years below the national figure, and 36.8% of residents were born overseas, which is 15.2 percentage points above the national rate. Arabic is the most common non-English language, spoken by 208 residents, reflecting a strong Lebanese-ancestry community that is the largest identifiable ancestry group after the broad Other category.
Population
1,706
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,945/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
19
Median House
$1.1M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The $1,100,000 median house price climbed 23.4% from $950,000 in 2024 to $1,172,550 in 2025, a pace well above typical Sydney averages. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,392, which at 28.4% of household income sits just below the standard stress threshold, but the cushion is thin given income only at the 73rd percentile nationally. The housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 87.2%, compared to a national average where apartments take a much larger share, and 55.9% of dwellings have three bedrooms with a further 36.0% having four or more. That bedroom mix suits families, who make up the dominant household type. Only 1.9% of dwellings are apartments, so buyers seeking a detached family home will find Woodpark aligns well with that preference.
For Buyers
The $1,100,000 median house price climbed 23.4% from $950,000 in 2024 to $1,172,550 in 2025, a pace well above typical Sydney averages. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,392, which at 28.4% of household income sits just below the standard stress threshold, but the cushion is thin given income only at the 73rd percentile nationally. The housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 87.2%, compared to a national average where apartments take a much larger share, and 55.9% of dwellings have three bedrooms with a further 36.0% having four or more. That bedroom mix suits families, who make up the dominant household type. Only 1.9% of dwellings are apartments, so buyers seeking a detached family home will find Woodpark aligns well with that preference.
For Investors
Rental demand is supported by a young median age of 33 and 36.8% overseas-born share, both demographics associated with higher renter propensity. Weekly rent sits at $500, and the renter share is 22.6%, which is lower than most comparable western Sydney suburbs. The vacancy rate of 4.3% is elevated and warrants caution, as it indicates supply is not fully absorbed. Development activity registered 18 applications over the past 12 months, a modest pace for a suburb of this size, with samples including a dual occupancy and a complying development certificate for a new dwelling. The suburb's 23.4% price growth over one year points to capital gain momentum, though investors should weigh this against the below-average yield implied by a $500 weekly rent against a $1,100,000 median.
Development Activity
Total DAs
79
Last 12 Months
19
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+11.8%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 33 is 7.0 years below the national figure, making Woodpark one of the younger suburban profiles in NSW. Lebanese ancestry (411 residents) is the largest identifiable heritage group after the broad Other category (551), and Arabic is spoken by 208 residents, the dominant non-English language compared to Hindi (20) and Mandarin (14). Overseas-born residents reach 36.8%, which is 15.2 percentage points above national, consistent with a first and second-generation migrant community. University-educated residents account for 33.5%, which is 3.4 percentage points above the national rate, and average household size is 3.4, which is 0.9 above the national average, reflecting the family-dominant composition: couples with children represent 793 of 1,497 recorded families.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
87.2%
Houses
10.9%
Townhouse
1.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits show 31.0% own outright, 46.4% carry a mortgage and 22.6% rent. The high mortgage share relative to outright owners reflects a relatively young buyer cohort, consistent with the 33-year median age. Separate houses dominate at 87.2%, far above the national figure, while semi-detached stock accounts for 10.9% and apartments a minimal 1.9%. Three-bedroom dwellings are the modal type at 55.9%, with four-plus bedrooms at 36.0%, indicating the suburb caters almost entirely to family-scale living. The median house price moved from $950,000 in 2024 to $1,172,550 in 2025, a 23.4% one-year gain. Mortgage-to-income sits at 28.4%, which is below the 30% stress threshold, though rent-to-income at 25.7% is also manageable for the renting cohort.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,392
Rent / wk
$500
HH Size
3.4
Personal Income / wk
$658
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.3%
Unoccupied
21
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
13.2%
Couples, no children
1,497
Total families
Economy & Employment
The top industries by local employment are Education (12.3%, 45 workers), Construction (12.1%, 44 workers) and Healthcare (9.9%, 36 workers), with Retail and Professional/Tech each at 8.5%. By occupation, Professionals lead with 131 workers, followed by Clerical/Admin at 94 and Managers at 70, together suggesting a mix of white-collar and trade employment. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, above the national average, and the labour force participation rate of 41.9% is low, partly because the population skews young and includes a significant number of families with dependants. Personal weekly income averages $658 and family weekly income averages $1,975. Household income at the 73rd percentile nationally places Woodpark above median but well below the top quartile, consistent with its dual-income family economy.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.8%
Part-time
23.3%
Participation
41.9%
Employed
481
Occupations
Top Industries
University
33.5%
Postgraduate
4.9%
Born Overseas
36.8%
Dwellings
476
Transport to Work
Car dependence is very high: 88.4% of residents drive to work, compared to the national average where public transport usage is substantially higher, and only 2.2% use public transport. Walking and cycling account for 1.4% of commutes. No schools are recorded inside the Woodpark boundary, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs such as Merrylands and Guildford. The suburb has no recorded crime rate data in this dataset, though the low-disadvantage signals include a rent-to-income ratio of 25.7% and mortgage-to-income of 28.4%, both below stress thresholds. The need-for-assistance rate is 6.2%, covering about 100 residents, in line with a relatively young and able-bodied community. Volunteering at 6.6% is modest but not out of step with comparable western Sydney suburbs.
Drive
88.4%
Public Transport
2.2%
Walk / Cycle
1.4%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Woodpark compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Woodpark a good suburb to live in?
Woodpark suits families who prioritise detached housing and a young community. The median age is 33, seven years below national, and 87.2% of dwellings are separate houses. Household income is at the 73rd percentile nationally. The main constraints are high car dependence (88.4% drive), no schools within the boundary, and a median house price of $1,100,000.
What is the median house price in Woodpark?
The median house price is $1,100,000. Prices rose 23.4% from $950,000 in 2024 to $1,172,550 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,392, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.4%, just below the standard 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent averages $500.
What schools are in Woodpark?
No schools are recorded inside the Woodpark boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs including Merrylands and Guildford. The suburb has a university-educated rate of 33.5%, which is 3.4 percentage points above the national average, suggesting nearby schools serve residents well.
Is Woodpark safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Woodpark in this dataset. As indirect indicators of stability, 84.1% of residents stayed in the same dwelling, the mortgage-to-income ratio is 28.4%, below the stress threshold, and only 6.2% of residents require daily assistance. These signals are consistent with a low-stress, settled community.
Is Woodpark good for property investment?
The 23.4% price growth from $950,000 to $1,172,550 over one year is strong. However, the vacancy rate of 4.3% is elevated and weekly rent of $500 against a $1,100,000 median implies a gross yield below 2.4%, which is low. The young median age of 33 and family-dominant demand support long-term floor prices, but rental oversupply warrants monitoring.
How is Woodpark's population changing?
Direct population forecasts are not available in this dataset. The suburb has a young median age of 33, seven years below the national figure, and an average household size of 3.4, which is 0.9 above national. These indicators point to a family-formation demographic, with 793 couples-with-children families, that typically supports stable or growing demand over time.
What languages are spoken in Woodpark?
About 36.8% of residents were born overseas, which is 15.2 percentage points above the national rate. Arabic is the most common non-English language with 208 speakers, followed by Hindi (20), Mandarin (14) and Croatian (12). Lebanese ancestry, with 411 residents, is the largest identifiable heritage group and a defining feature of the community.
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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