Findon vs Woodville West.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,130,000 and $1,085,000. Findon edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Woodville West (median $1,085,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Findon ($1,130,000). Over the past year, Findon (+10.5%) ran 0.9 percentage points ahead of Woodville West (+9.6%) on house-price growth.
Findon scores higher on walkability (42/100 vs 34/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Findon (1037) sits above Woodville West (1007).
For buyers
Woodville West is the lower entry point at $1,085,000 median, 4% 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: Woodville West delivers the better gross yield (3.35% vs 3.01%), but Findon 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
Findon edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1007).
Common questions
Is Findon or Woodville West cheaper to buy in?
Woodville West has the lower median house price at $1,085,000, roughly 4% below Findon ($1,130,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Findon or Woodville West?
Over the past 12 months, Findon grew +10.5% vs +9.6% in Woodville West, a gap of 0.9 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.
Does Findon or Woodville West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Findon scores 1037 vs 1007 in Woodville West. 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, Findon or Woodville West?
Findon scores 42/100 on walkability vs 34/100. 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, Findon or Woodville West?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.35% in Woodville West vs 3.01% in Findon. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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