Woodvale at a glance
Median house
$883,000
Median unit
$475,000
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
9,579
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Woodvale.
The postcode for Woodvale is 6026 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in Woodvale is $883,000.
Woodvale (6026) sits in the Wanneroo region of Western Australia. The median house here is $883,000, above the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Woodvale has roughly 9,579 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Woodvale scores 18/100 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 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 12 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Woodvale's population at 9,579, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9,579
Median age
43
Family households
84%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $883,000 on a typical sale, above the Western Australia median. Units come in around $475,000, roughly 46% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $177,000. Prices sit above the Western Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$883,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $475,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$440/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
$883,000
$475,000
9,579
Median age: 43
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.59% (median rent $440/wk against a $883,000 price tag). Units yield 5.25% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (10%), 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 20242.59%
Based on $883,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.25%
Based on $475,000 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 202689%
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.
18
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Woodvale.
Local schools for Woodvale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Woodvale Primary School
Woodvale Secondary College
North Woodvale 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 Woodvale.
- What is the median house price in Woodvale?
- The median house price in Woodvale, WA 6026 is $883,000. The median unit price is $475,000.
- What is the Woodvale postcode?
- Woodvale is in the 6026 postcode, in WA, in the City of Wanneroo region.
- Where is Woodvale?
- Woodvale is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6026. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Wanneroo region.
- What is the average rent in Woodvale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in Woodvale?
- There are 20 schools serving Woodvale on this page, including Woodvale Primary School, Woodvale Secondary College, St Luke's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Woodvale?
- Woodvale has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Woodvale?
- Woodvale is close to Wangara Dc, Kingsley, Padbury, Pearsall, Craigie.
- What is the population of Woodvale?
- The population of Woodvale is approximately 9,579 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
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