Question 1

Is Woodlands a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Woodlands is a quiet, established suburb in Perth’s northern suburbs with tree-lined streets of predominantly single-level brick and weatherboard mid-century houses alongside renovated homes and low-rise infill. Local parks and reserves give green space for families and dog walkers, while small shopping strips and nearby retail centres cover everyday needs. Public transport connections and major roads make commuting straightforward, so the suburb suits families and professionals after a calm suburban base within easy reach of coastal and employment areas.

About 4,551 people live in Woodlands and the median age is 44. Families feature strongly, with couple families with children the largest group and, together with couple families without children, making up more than eight in ten families. Most homes are owner-occupied (a combined 81.7%), the suburb contains a small neighbourhood retail centre, Woodlands Village, and there are no significant new public infrastructure or civic amenity projects reported.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Woodlands?

Accepted Answer

In Woodlands, renting would take a large share of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the last Census. A house rent of $1,050 a week is about 50.0% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census ($2,098 a week), while a unit at $750 a week is about 35.7% of that income. On these figures renting a house is noticeably more stretched against local incomes than renting a unit; whether that feels expensive depends on your own circumstances.

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 Woodlands a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Unit values in Woodlands climbed 22.9% over the past 12 months, the largest move among the four figures, while house values rose 14.8%, both strong increases in what properties are worth. On the income side, house rents jumped 21.4% over the year, a strong rise, whereas unit rents increased 7.1%, a solid rise. If rental income is your priority, the house rent movement is the most relevant figure; if capital growth is your focus, unit values were the stronger performer this year. Whether that mix suits your goals and circumstances is for you to weigh up.

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	14.8%	22.9%
Sold Past 3 months	7	2
Median days on market Past 12 months	13	13
Average rent Past 12 months	$1050	$750
Change in rent Past 12 months	21.4%	7.1%

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