Whittlesea vs Woodstock
Woodstock (median $627,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Whittlesea ($735,000).
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Whittlesea and Woodstock side by side
| Measure | Whittlesea | Woodstock |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $735,000 | $627,000 |
| Median unit | $510,000 | $554,400 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $510/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $440/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1029 | 1042 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 90 | 0 |
| Population | 6,117 | 150 |
| Median age | 41 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 658 mm | 627 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.2°C | 27.0°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
Whittlesea scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woodstock (1042) sits above Whittlesea (1029).
- For buyers
- Woodstock is the lower entry point at $627,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Woodstock edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1029).
Whittlesea vs Woodstock: common questions
Is Whittlesea or Woodstock cheaper to buy in?
Woodstock has the lower median house price at $627,000, roughly 15% below Whittlesea ($735,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Whittlesea or Woodstock have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woodstock scores 1042 vs 1029 in Whittlesea. 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, Whittlesea or Woodstock?
Whittlesea scores 12/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
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