Question 1

Is Woodend a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Woodend is an established inner Ipswich suburb of 1,483 people with a median age of 37. Leafy streets and period character, with weatherboard Queenslanders and interwar brick cottages alongside pockets of newer infill, create a quiet, low-rise residential feel while remaining a short walk from the Ipswich city centre with cafes, shops and cultural precincts. The suburb attracts families, professionals and downsizers who value proximity to parks and local amenities without living in a busy commercial strip.

Homes are mostly owner-occupied (67.3%) with about a third rented, so households tend to be settled. Council works in the area include road and pavement reconstruction, drainage and footpath rehabilitation, and upgrades at Woodend Park have prompted community requests for a new playground. The suburb also has good access to rail and road links for commuters. Whether Woodend suits you depends on whether you want its mix of period character and close-in convenience.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Woodend?

Accepted Answer

Renting in Woodend (4305) would take a noticeable slice of what a typical local household earned at the last Census. With a median household income of $1,629 a week at the last Census, a house rent of $570 a week is about 35.0% of that weekly income, which is a sizeable share, while a unit rent of $410 a week is about 25.2% of the same income, a moderate share. On these figures, house rents look more stretched against local incomes than unit rents.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Woodend a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The past year in Woodend saw strong increases in property values, particularly for houses. Median house values climbed 22.0% over 12 months, while median unit values rose 10.2%.

Rents moved more slowly: house rents rose a modest 3.6% and unit rents increased a solid 7.9% over the same period. For someone weighing Woodend as an investment, the value figures show how capital has changed and the rent figures show how rental income has changed; which of those matters more depends on your goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	22.0%	10.2%
Sold Past 3 months	5	6
Median days on market Past 12 months	18	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$570	$410
Change in rent Past 12 months	3.6%	7.9%

Get a property report and suburb profile for any property in Woodend

Woodend suburb profile

Woodend property market performance

5 year median price trend for houses and units

Woodend demographics

Suburbs near Woodend

How does Woodend compare to nearby suburbs?

Choose the right real estate agents in Woodend

Get a head start and compare top local agents in Woodend

Not quite ready to sell?

Suburb and property report

Digital estimate for your property

Navigate the market