Wundowie
A median house price of $333,000 combined with a 14.7% vacancy rate marks Wundowie as one of the more affordable outer-Perth towns in the Avon Valley, but the vacancy signals thin underlying demand. The suburb spans 55 square kilometres with only 1,372 residents, giving a density of just 24.9 people per square kilometre, far below metropolitan averages. Median age sits at 46, which is 6 years above the national figure, pointing to an aging, settled population. Household incomes land at the 47.6th percentile nationally, close to the middle but slightly below average, while 97.8% of dwellings are separate houses, one of the highest detached-house shares you will find anywhere in WA.
Population
1,372
Median Age
46.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,520/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$333K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At $333,000, the median house price sits well below state and national medians, making Wundowie accessible for first buyers or those seeking lower-cost regional living. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,400, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.3% sits comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, lower than most metropolitan suburbs. Almost all dwellings are separate houses, at 97.8% of stock, with 43.2% having three bedrooms and 34.4% having four or more bedrooms, so the suburb caters well to families wanting space. Outright owners account for 36.1% of households and mortgage holders for 48%, meaning most residents are committed to the area long term. The high ownership rate relative to a 16% rental share suggests stable, owner-occupier demand rather than investor churn.
For Buyers
At $333,000, the median house price sits well below state and national medians, making Wundowie accessible for first buyers or those seeking lower-cost regional living. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,400, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.3% sits comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, lower than most metropolitan suburbs. Almost all dwellings are separate houses, at 97.8% of stock, with 43.2% having three bedrooms and 34.4% having four or more bedrooms, so the suburb caters well to families wanting space. Outright owners account for 36.1% of households and mortgage holders for 48%, meaning most residents are committed to the area long term. The high ownership rate relative to a 16% rental share suggests stable, owner-occupier demand rather than investor churn.
For Investors
A rental vacancy rate of 14.7% is significantly higher than the typical 3% healthy-market benchmark, indicating oversupply or weak tenant demand relative to available stock. Weekly rent of $250 against a $333,000 median implies a gross yield of roughly 3.9%, higher than many coastal markets but offset by the elevated vacancy risk. Renting households represent only 16% of the suburb, lower than national averages, so the tenant pool is limited to a small fraction of 1,372 residents. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, indicating no new supply pressure. For investors, the low price point is appealing, but a vacancy rate of 14.7% demands careful due diligence before committing.
Schools in Wundowie iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Wundowie Primary School
K-6 · 63 students
Demographics
The median age of 46 is 6 years above the national figure, reflecting a population that has aged in place rather than attracting younger residents. Overseas-born residents make up 20.4% of the population, slightly below the national average of roughly 21.6%, so the suburb is not a major migration destination. Ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic: English (611 residents) is the dominant background, followed by Scottish (141) and Irish (102). Average household size of 2.5 matches the national average exactly, and couples with children (358 families) outnumber couples without children (323), suggesting the suburb still functions as a family base despite its aging profile. The volunteering rate of 12.4% indicates moderate community participation.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.8%
Houses
2.2%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Wundowie's housing stock is almost entirely detached houses at 97.8%, with semi-detached dwellings making up the remaining 2.2% and no apartments recorded. Three-bedroom homes are the most common at 43.2%, with four-plus bedroom homes not far behind at 34.4%, pointing to a family-oriented, spacious stock profile compared to urban averages. Tenure splits into 36.1% outright owners, 48% mortgage holders, and 16% renters, a balance that favours owner-occupiers by a wide margin over the national rental share. Rent-to-income at 16.4% is low compared to most Australian markets, meaning renters here face relatively modest housing costs. The $333,000 median reflects regional pricing, significantly below WA metropolitan medians.
Mortgage / mo
$1,400
Rent / wk
$250
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$692
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
14.7%
Unoccupied
87
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.3%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
30.6%
Couples, no children
1,056
Total families
Economy & Employment
Public Administration leads employment at 14.9% of the local workforce, followed by Healthcare at 13.5% and Education at 12%, industries that provide stable government-backed employment. Construction (11.3%) and Manufacturing (10.5%) round out the top five, reflecting the practical, trade-oriented nature of the local economy. By occupation, Labourers (89 workers) are the largest group, followed by Clerical and Administrative workers (74) and Machinery and Drivers (72), all consistent with a regional town economy. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4%, above national averages, and the participation rate of 51.9% is lower than the national figure, partly because the older median age of 46 means more residents are past working age. Full-time employment among those who work runs at 64.8%.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.8%
Part-time
27.8%
Participation
51.9%
Employed
540
Occupations
Top Industries
University
11.0%
Postgraduate
1.6%
Born Overseas
20.4%
Dwellings
508
Transport to Work
Car dependence is near-total in Wundowie, with 89.8% of residents driving to work, compared to a national average well below that, reflecting the rural setting and absence of meaningful public transport. Only 0.9% use public transport and 1.4% walk or cycle, both below national norms. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families depend on institutions in nearby towns. The rent-to-income ratio of 16.4% and mortgage-to-income of 21.3% are both well below stress thresholds, meaning residents face limited housing cost pressure compared to national averages. The need-for-assistance rate of 6.6% (82 people) is modest, though the older age profile of 46 median age suggests this figure may rise over time.
Drive
89.8%
Public Transport
0.9%
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 Wundowie compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wundowie a good suburb to live in?
Wundowie suits buyers who prioritise space and affordability over urban amenity. The $333,000 median house price is well below Perth metro levels, mortgage costs average $1,400 per month, and 97.8% of homes are separate houses. The trade-offs are limited services, car dependence at 89.8%, and no schools recorded within the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Wundowie?
The median house price in Wundowie is $333,000, estimated from rent data as of 2025. Weekly rent averages $250, and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,400, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.3%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Wundowie?
No schools are recorded inside the Wundowie suburb boundary in this dataset. With a population of 1,372 across 55 square kilometres, families rely on schools in nearby towns such as Toodyay. Only 11% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 19.1 points below the national average.
Is Wundowie safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Wundowie in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, housing stress is low: rent-to-income sits at 16.4% and mortgage-to-income at 21.3%, both well below the national stress thresholds. The stable community with 80.1% of residents remaining in the area also suggests a settled environment.
Is Wundowie good for property investment?
The 14.7% vacancy rate is significantly above the healthy 3% benchmark, indicating oversupply relative to tenant demand. Weekly rent of $250 against a $333,000 median implies a gross yield near 3.9%, higher than many metro markets. However, with only 16% of households renting and a flat population trajectory, tenant demand remains limited.
How is Wundowie's population changing?
Wundowie shows low-churn stability rather than growth, with 80.1% of residents staying in the suburb over the measured period and a turnover rate of just 19.9%. The median age of 46 is 6 years above national, pointing to gradual demographic aging. No new development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, and the 14.7% vacancy rate suggests flat demand.
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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