Driver vs Woodroffe
Woodroffe (median $427,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Driver ($457,500).
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Driver and Woodroffe side by side
| Measure | Driver | Woodroffe |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $457,500 | $427,000 |
| Median unit | $253,000 | $308,880 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $370/wk | $370/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $360/wk |
| Owner occupied | 51.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 46.0% | 41.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 936 | 943 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 90 |
| Population | 2,747 | 3,175 |
| Median age | 33 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1739 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 (8/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woodroffe (943) sits above Driver (936).
- For buyers
- Woodroffe is the lower entry point at $427,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Woodroffe offers the higher gross rental yield (4.51% vs 4.21%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Woodroffe edges out on average school ICSEA (943 vs 936).
Driver vs Woodroffe: common questions
Is Driver or Woodroffe cheaper to buy in?
Woodroffe has the lower median house price at $427,000, roughly 7% below Driver ($457,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Driver or Woodroffe have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woodroffe scores 943 vs 936 in Driver. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Driver or Woodroffe?
Woodroffe scores 18/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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, Driver or Woodroffe?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.51% in Woodroffe vs 4.21% in Driver. 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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