Toodyay at a glance
Median house
$525,000
Median unit
$236,880
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
1,362
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Toodyay.
The postcode for Toodyay is 6566 (WA).
The median house price in Toodyay is $525,000.
Toodyay (6566) sits in the Toodyay region of Western Australia. The median house here is $525,000, below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Toodyay has roughly 1,362 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Toodyay scores 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Toodyay's population at 1,362, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,362
Median age
56
Family households
60%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $525,000 on a typical sale, below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $236,880, roughly 55% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $105,000. Prices are below the Western Australia median, which keeps Toodyay on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$525,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $236,880.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$525,000
$236,880
1,362
Median age: 56
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.77% (median rent $280/wk against a $525,000 price tag). Units yield 6.15% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.77%
Based on $525,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.15%
Based on $236,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
28
10
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Toodyay.
Local schools for Toodyay
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Government School Catchment
Toodyay District High School
Avonvale Education Support Centre
Avonvale Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Toodyay.
- What is the median house price in Toodyay?
- The median house price in Toodyay, WA 6566 is $525,000. The median unit price is $236,880.
- What is the Toodyay postcode?
- Toodyay is in the 6566 postcode, in WA, in the Toodyay region.
- Where is Toodyay?
- Toodyay is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6566, in the Toodyay region.
- What is the average rent in Toodyay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Toodyay?
- There are 15 schools serving Toodyay on this page, including Toodyay District High School, Avonvale Education Support Centre, Avonvale Primary School.
- How walkable is Toodyay?
- Toodyay has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 10, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Toodyay?
- Toodyay is close to Dumbarton, West Toodyay, Nunile, Coondle, Hoddys Well.
- What is the population of Toodyay?
- The population of Toodyay is approximately 1,362 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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