Woodside vs Balhannah
Woodside (median $951,250) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Balhannah ($1,015,000). Over the past year, Balhannah (+18.4%) ran 5.8 percentage points ahead of Woodside (+12.6%) on house-price growth.
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Woodside and Balhannah side by side
| Measure | Woodside | Balhannah |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $951,250 | $1,015,000 |
| Median unit | $257,760 | $260,640 |
| House price change, 12 months | +12.6% | +18.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $605/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $310/wk | $335/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1039 | 1057 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 36 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 40 | 0 |
| Population | 2,701 | 1,756 |
| Median age | 45 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 728 mm | 763 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.6°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
Balhannah scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balhannah (1057) sits above Woodside (1039).
- For buyers
- Woodside is the lower entry point at $951,250 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Balhannah carries both higher gross yield (3.33% vs 3.31%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Balhannah edges out on average school ICSEA (1057 vs 1039).
Woodside vs Balhannah: common questions
Is Woodside or Balhannah cheaper to buy in?
Woodside has the lower median house price at $951,250, roughly 6% below Balhannah ($1,015,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Woodside or Balhannah?
Over the past 12 months, Balhannah grew +18.4% vs +12.6% in Woodside, a gap of 5.8 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 Woodside or Balhannah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balhannah scores 1057 vs 1039 in Woodside. 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, Woodside or Balhannah?
Balhannah scores 36/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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, Woodside or Balhannah?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.33% in Balhannah vs 3.31% in Woodside. 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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