Bakewell vs Woodroffe
Woodroffe (median $427,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Bakewell ($484,500).
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Bakewell and Woodroffe side by side
| Measure | Bakewell | Woodroffe |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $484,500 | $427,000 |
| Median unit | $257,000 | $308,880 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | $370/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $360/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 46.0% | 41.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | 943 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 90 |
| Population | 3,091 | 3,175 |
| Median age | 32 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1773 mm | 1773 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.3°C | 32.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Woodroffe scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
- For buyers
- Woodroffe is the lower entry point at $427,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Bakewell offers the higher gross rental yield (4.51% vs 4.51%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Bakewell vs Woodroffe: common questions
Is Bakewell or Woodroffe cheaper to buy in?
Woodroffe has the lower median house price at $427,000, roughly 12% below Bakewell ($484,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which is more walkable, Bakewell or Woodroffe?
Woodroffe scores 18/100 on walkability vs 16/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Bakewell or Woodroffe?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.51% in Bakewell vs 4.51% in Woodroffe. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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