Old Reynella vs Woodcroft
Woodcroft (median $914,500) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Old Reynella ($930,000). Over the past year, Old Reynella (+14.8%) ran 4.6 percentage points ahead of Woodcroft (+10.2%) on house-price growth.
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Old Reynella and Woodcroft side by side
| Measure | Old Reynella | Woodcroft |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $930,000 | $914,500 |
| Median unit | $216,000 | $205,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | +14.8% | +10.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $630/wk |
| Unit rent | $470/wk | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1008 | 979 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 32 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 55 |
| Population | 3,458 | 11,326 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 603 mm | 603 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 27.8°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
Woodcroft scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Old Reynella (1008) sits above Woodcroft (979).
- For buyers
- Woodcroft is the lower entry point at $914,500 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Old Reynella carries both higher gross yield (3.63% vs 3.58%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Old Reynella edges out on average school ICSEA (1008 vs 979).
Old Reynella vs Woodcroft: common questions
Is Old Reynella or Woodcroft cheaper to buy in?
Woodcroft has the lower median house price at $914,500, roughly 2% below Old Reynella ($930,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Old Reynella or Woodcroft?
Over the past 12 months, Old Reynella grew +14.8% vs +10.2% in Woodcroft, a gap of 4.6 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 Old Reynella or Woodcroft have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Old Reynella scores 1008 vs 979 in Woodcroft. 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, Old Reynella or Woodcroft?
Woodcroft scores 32/100 on walkability vs 20/100. 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, Old Reynella or Woodcroft?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.63% in Old Reynella vs 3.58% in Woodcroft. 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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