Evans Head vs Woodburn.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,200,000 and $500,000.
Woodburn (median $500,000) is roughly 140% cheaper to buy into than Evans Head ($1,200,000). Over the past year, Evans Head (0%) ran 1.0 percentage points ahead of Woodburn (-1%) on house-price growth.
For buyers
Woodburn is the lower entry point at $500,000 median, 140% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Woodburn delivers the better gross yield (5.72% vs 2.82%), but Evans Head has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
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.
Common questions
Is Evans Head or Woodburn cheaper to buy in?
Woodburn has the lower median house price at $500,000, roughly 140% below Evans Head ($1,200,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Evans Head or Woodburn?
Over the past 12 months, Evans Head grew 0% vs -1% in Woodburn, a gap of 1.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Evans Head or Woodburn?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.72% in Woodburn vs 2.82% in Evans Head. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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