8 min drive to Glendalough + 5 min transfer + 17 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
44 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2098/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.8%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
79%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
11.6%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.6
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Woodlands
Full-time 27.4%Part-time 18.4%Unemployed 1.9%Not in labour 52.4%
Dwelling Types
Woodlands
House 69.3%Semi-detached 20.1%Flat/Unit 10.6%
Commute Mode
Woodlands
Car 77.8%Transit 4.1%Bicycle 1.9%Walk 2.3%WFH 14.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
65.9%
England
7.0%
South Africa
2.2%
Malaysia
2.1%
India
1.7%
Language at Home
English only
82.1%
Mandarin
1.2%
Italian
0.7%
Cantonese
0.5%
Hindi
0.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about Woodlands
Is Woodlands safe?
Woodlands has a safety score of 85/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Innaloo (18/100), Doubleview (44/100), Churchlands (96/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Woodlands?
Median weekly rent in Woodlands is $1000/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Innaloo ($800/wk), Doubleview ($900/wk), Churchlands ($1375/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Woodlands?
Woodlands has a school rating of 86/100 across 1 schools, which is well above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Woodlands Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Woodlands from Perth CBD?
Woodlands is 16 minutes by car, or 44 minutes by public transport, or 30 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is highly walkable with many amenities nearby. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Woodlands affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Woodlands is $2.0M, up 17.5% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $850K. For renters, median weekly rent is $1000/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Innaloo ($990K), Doubleview ($1.4M), Churchlands ($2.2M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/woodlands
Woodlands is a quiet, established suburb north of the river in Perth's inner-northwest, consistently described as relatively affluent with steady property appeal. Residents are predominantly car-dependent, with freeway access via Powis Street a typical daily reality. The suburb's low-key residential character, with local reserves and suburban tranquility, suits families and owner-occupiers seeking proximity to the city without inner-urban intensity. Property prices sit at a median of $2.00M and rent of $1000/week, which is 96% above the Perth metro median.
Expect a 16-minute drive to the CBD (or 44 min via public transport), and most residents drive (65%). Crime rates are well below average, and the 85/100 safety score sits 33 points above the metro mean of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
School quality is among the highest in Perth, with 1 school holding a combined 86/100 rating. At a median age of 44, households here bring in $2,098/week.