Woodvale, WA: suburb profile

The population of Woodvale WA is 9,579 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woodvale is $901 per week ($46,852 per year). Median rent in Woodvale is $480 per week ($2,080 per month). Woodvale has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Woodvale has a population density of 1,302 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Woodvale is England. The most common religion is No religion (45.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodvale is $2,167.

Population
9,579
Census 2021
Median income
$901/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$480/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Woodvale vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Woodvale is $901 a week, 12% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 232nd of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $480 a week, $160 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 20.5% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 43, 2 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWoodvaleTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$901/wk$806/wk +12%$766/wk
Household income$2,339/wk$1,722/wk +36%$1,637/wk
Rent$480/wk$320/wk +50%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,167/mo$1,759/mo +23%$1,733/mo
Median age4341 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.5%18.6% +1.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Woodvale, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Woodvale Population

9,579 residents at the 2021 Census.

Woodvale Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$901/wk
$46,852 per year
Ranked 2,114 of 14,663
Median Rent
$480/wk
$2,080 per month
Ranked 769 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Woodvale Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,339/wk
Median rent $480/wk
Rent to income 20.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Woodvale against your income

About $10,136 a month
Median rent $480/wk
Left after rent $1,859/wk
Rent share 20.5%

Woodvale Schools

18
schools nearby
12
government
1062
avg ICSEA score
6,954
total students
The Montessori School Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 166 students
1120
ICSEA
St Luke's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 454 students
1087
ICSEA
North Woodvale Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 394 students
1079
ICSEA
Dalmain Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 278 students
1077
ICSEA
Woodvale Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 369 students
1070
ICSEA
Woodvale Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,251 students
1066
ICSEA
Edgewater Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 414 students
1064
ICSEA
Creaney Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 379 students
1064
ICSEA
Goollelal Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 249 students
1059
ICSEA
Halidon Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 190 students
1058
ICSEA
Creaney Education Support Centre Government
Primary · K-6 · 72 students
1056
ICSEA
Mater Dei College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,047 students
1056
ICSEA
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 218 students
1047
ICSEA
Pearsall Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 624 students
1045
ICSEA
Hocking Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 527 students
1036
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 18 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Woodvale Map

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Woodvale, Western Australia: 31.7886°S, 115.7982°E

Woodvale Schools (18)

People in Woodvale

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (4,659) Female 51.4% (4,923)

Population Density

1,302
people per km²
9,579 people · 7.4 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,653
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
15.8%
South Africa
3.5%
Scotland
2.6%
New Zealand
2.0%
Ireland
1.8%
India
1.0%
Malaysia
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
1.3%
Mandarin
0.9%
Persian (excluding Dari)
0.8%
Cantonese
0.7%
Italian
0.7%
Gujarati
0.6%
German
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
47.3%
Australian
30.1%
Irish
12.4%
Scottish
11.7%
Italian
4.7%
German
3.3%
Chinese
2.9%
South African
2.7%
Dutch
2.3%
Indian
1.9%
Welsh
1.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
45.0%
Catholic
20.4%
Anglican
14.5%
Not stated
3.5%
Christian (other)
3.1%
Uniting Church
2.1%
Baptist
2.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
59.2% 4,645
Separated
2.1% 168
Divorced
6.7% 526
Widowed
4.0% 314
Never married
28.0% 2,198

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
39.6%
Couple: no children
25.6%
Couple: no children under 15
24.8%
One parent: no children under 15
5.3%
One parent: children under 15
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
15.0%
2 persons
35.2%
3 persons
17.8%
4 persons
22.3%
5 persons
7.8%
6+ persons
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Woodvale

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,386 occupied private dwellings in Woodvale at the 2021 Census, 9.6% were rented, 42.7% owned outright and 46.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.7% 25 dwellings
Owned outright
42.7% 1,446 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
46.4% 1,570 dwellings
Rented
9.6% 324 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.7% 23 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
92.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.2%
2 bedrooms
4.1%
3 bedrooms
19.3%
4 bedrooms
66.1%
5 bedrooms
9.5%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.4%
$300-$449/mo
1.9%
$450-$599/mo
2.1%
$600-$799/mo
1.5%
$800-$999/mo
3.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
20.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.3%
1 vehicle
25.5%
2 vehicles
45.5%
3 vehicles
15.9%
4+ vehicles
10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Woodvale

Employment

Employed full-time
39.9% 2,963 people
Employed part-time
27.0% 2,007 people
Unemployed
2.6% 195 people
Not in labour force
30.5% 2,266 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
32.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.7%
Managers
15.2%
Clerical & Administrative
13.3%
Community & Personal Service
12.0%
Sales Workers
4.9%
Labourers
3.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.6%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
4.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
5.2%
$800-$999/wk
4.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.5%
$4,000+/wk
20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.5%
$1-$149/wk
6.0%
$150-$299/wk
5.9%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
2.3%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.8%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.7%
$3,500+/wk
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.4%
Did not go to work
15.2%
Train
4.7%
Car (passenger)
3.6%
Other
1.1%
Bus
0.8%
Truck
0.7%
Walked only
0.6%
Bicycle
0.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
68.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
32.3%
Bachelor Degree
31.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.3%
Postgraduate Degree
8.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.3%
Certificate I/II
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.6%
Engineering
19.7%
Health
12.5%
Society & Culture
11.3%
Education
10.6%
Architecture & Building
6.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.0%
Creative Arts
3.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.5%
Information Technology
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
34.1%
Secondary: Government
30.9%
Vocational Education
9.0%
Pre-school
6.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.5%
Primary: Catholic
5.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.2%
Secondary: Catholic
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
94.4%
Has need for assistance
3.5%
Need for assistance not stated
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
704
Asthma
318
Arthritis
294
Heart disease
226
Diabetes
202
Cancer
136
Lung condition
112
Stroke
57
Kidney disease
38
Dementia
20

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.5% 957
Did not provide
87.5% 6,692

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.2% 1,240
Not a volunteer
83.8% 6,434

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 7
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 14
Previously served
2.5% 196
Never served
97.2% 7,472

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
25.7%
1 child
10.5%
2 children
37.9%
3 children
19.7%
4 children
5.2%
5+ children
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
21
1951: 1960
75
1961: 1970
323
1971: 1980
350
1981: 1990
573
1991: 2000
341
2001: 2010
1,105
2011: 2015
588
2016
41
2017
56
2018
38
2019
34
2020
25
2021
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

9.5%
moved in the last year
29.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
8,456
Moved from WA
656
Moved: same area (SA2)
125
Moved from overseas
46
Moved from QLD
20
Moved from NSW
13
Moved from VIC
10
Moved from NT
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.3%
5: 14 hours
31.5%
15: 29 hours
14.2%
30+ hours
8.6%
Did not do domestic work
21.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.8%
Step family: no other children
11.3%
Blended family: no other children
2.1%
Other couple: children only
0.6%
Intact family: other children present
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Woodvale

The closest suburb to Woodvale is Pearsall, 2.1 km away.

Pearsall
2.1 km away · income $975/wk · rent $400/wk
Kingsley
2.4 km away · income $825/wk · rent $418/wk
Hocking
2.8 km away · income $956/wk · rent $400/wk
Craigie (WA)
2.8 km away · income $927/wk · rent $375/wk
Edgewater
3.1 km away · income $869/wk · rent $390/wk
Padbury
3.5 km away · income $918/wk · rent $390/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woodvale

What is the population of Woodvale WA?

The population of Woodvale WA is 9,579 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,302 people per km². Woodvale is ranked #693 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Woodvale?

The median personal income in Woodvale WA is $901 per week, or $46,852 per year. The median household income is $2,339 per week. Family income is $2,653 per week. Woodvale is ranked #2,114 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Woodvale?

Median rent in Woodvale WA is $480 per week ($2,080 per month). Rent represents 20.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Woodvale ranks #769 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Woodvale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodvale WA is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Woodvale?

The median age in Woodvale WA is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Woodvale a good suburb to live in?

Woodvale is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 9,579. The median income is $901/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51641. All dollar figures in AUD.