High Range vs Woodlands.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,890,000 and $3,850,000. Woodlands edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
High Range (median $2,890,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Woodlands ($3,850,000). Over the past year, Woodlands (+10%) ran 10.0 percentage points ahead of High Range (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woodlands (1037) sits above High Range (1036).
For buyers
High Range is the lower entry point at $2,890,000 median, 25% 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: High Range delivers the better gross yield (0.77% vs 0.58%), but Woodlands 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
Woodlands edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1036).
Common questions
Is High Range or Woodlands cheaper to buy in?
High Range has the lower median house price at $2,890,000, roughly 25% below Woodlands ($3,850,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, High Range or Woodlands?
Over the past 12 months, Woodlands grew +10% vs 0% in High Range, a gap of 10.0 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.
Does High Range or Woodlands have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woodlands scores 1037 vs 1036 in High Range. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, High Range or Woodlands?
Gross rental yield on houses is 0.77% in High Range vs 0.58% in Woodlands. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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