Woodend at a glance
Median house
$892,500
Median unit
$800,000
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
8,586
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Woodend.
The postcode for Woodend is 3442 (VIC).
The median house price in Woodend is $892,500.
Woodend (3442) sits in the Moorabool region of Victoria. The median house here is $892,500, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Woodend has roughly 8,586 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Woodend scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Woodend's population at 8,586, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
8,586
Median age
46
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $892,500 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $800,000, roughly 10% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $179,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$892,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $800,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$391/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$332/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$892,500
$800,000
8,586
Median age: 46
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.28% (median rent $391/wk against a $892,500 price tag). Units yield 2.16% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.28%
Based on $892,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.16%
Based on $800,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
262
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
12
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Woodend.
Local schools for Woodend
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Woodend Primary School
Mount Macedon Primary School
Macedon Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Woodend.
- What is the median house price in Woodend?
- The median house price in Woodend, VIC 3442 is $892,500. The median unit price is $800,000.
- What is the Woodend postcode?
- Woodend is in the 3442 postcode, in VIC, in the Moorabool Shire Council region.
- Where is Woodend?
- Woodend is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3442, in the Moorabool Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Woodend?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $391, for units it's $332.
- What schools are in Woodend?
- There are 8 schools serving Woodend on this page, including St Ambrose's School, Woodend Primary School, Braemar College.
- How walkable is Woodend?
- Woodend has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Woodend?
- Woodend is close to Woodend North, Cadello, Hanging Rock, Macedon, Ashbourne.
- What is the population of Woodend?
- The population of Woodend is approximately 8,586 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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