Woodside vs Lobethal
Lobethal (median $790,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Woodside ($951,250). Over the past year, Lobethal (+12.9%) ran 0.3 percentage points ahead of Woodside (+12.6%) on house-price growth.
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Woodside and Lobethal side by side
| Measure | Woodside | Lobethal |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $951,250 | $790,000 |
| Median unit | $257,760 | $233,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | +12.6% | +12.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $605/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $310/wk | $1100/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 1039 | 1034 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 40 | 0 |
| Population | 2,701 | 2,534 |
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 728 mm | 859 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°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
Lobethal scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woodside (1039) sits above Lobethal (1034).
- For buyers
- Lobethal is the lower entry point at $790,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Lobethal carries both higher gross yield (4.08% vs 3.31%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Woodside edges out on average school ICSEA (1039 vs 1034).
Woodside vs Lobethal: common questions
Is Woodside or Lobethal cheaper to buy in?
Lobethal has the lower median house price at $790,000, roughly 17% below Woodside ($951,250). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Woodside or Lobethal?
Over the past 12 months, Lobethal grew +12.9% vs +12.6% in Woodside, a gap of 0.3 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 Lobethal have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woodside scores 1039 vs 1034 in Lobethal. 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 Lobethal?
Lobethal scores 12/100 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 Lobethal?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.08% in Lobethal 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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