10 min drive to Whitfords + 5 min transfer + 30 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
43 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2339/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.7%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
89%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
8.5%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.8
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Woodvale
Full-time 31.7%Part-time 21.5%Unemployed 2.1%Not in labour 44.6%
Dwelling Types
Woodvale
House 92.6%Semi-detached 7.2%
Commute Mode
Woodvale
Car 82.3%Transit 5.9%Walk 0.7%WFH 10.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
60.5%
England
15.8%
South Africa
3.5%
New Zealand
2.0%
India
1.0%
Language at Home
English only
88.6%
Mandarin
0.4%
Italian
0.3%
Cantonese
0.3%
Spanish
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Woodvale
Is Woodvale safe?
Woodvale 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: Kingsley (90/100), Craigie (WA) (57/100), Pearsall (88/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Woodvale?
Median weekly rent in Woodvale is $850/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Kingsley ($800/wk), Craigie (WA) ($715/wk), Pearsall ($750/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Woodvale?
Woodvale has a school rating of 77/100 across 4 schools, which is above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Woodvale Secondary College (Secondary), St Luke's Catholic Primary School (Primary), North Woodvale Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Woodvale from Perth CBD?
Woodvale is 23 minutes by car, or 52 minutes by public transport, or 45 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Woodvale affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Woodvale is $1.3M, up 23.8% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $620K. For renters, median weekly rent is $850/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Kingsley ($1.1M), Craigie (WA) ($932K), Pearsall ($861K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/woodvale
🌳 Established👨👩👧 Family Friendly🏡 Quiet Residential🛡️ Safe🚗 Car Dependent
Woodvale is a well-established northern suburb prized above all for its school catchment, drawing families who accept the premium land prices as the cost of entry. Bordered by Yellagonga Regional Park, it offers genuine access to bushland and wildlife, though that same park brings occasional bushfire risk. The suburb runs quiet, with a culture that skews toward long-term, older residents who prefer order over activity.
Houses here have a median value of $1.25M and rent of $850/week, 23% above the Perth metro median. The commute to Perth CBD is a 23-minute drive by car or 52 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (66%). With a safety score of 85/100, the area rates 33 points above the Perth metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. With 4 schools scoring 77/100, education here is among the highest in Perth. The population has a median age of 43 and earns $2,339/week per household.
“It's almost like if you are not retired and in bed by 7pm and make a peep then your segregated. I have 3 sons and I catch myself thinking oh you'll piss off the neighbours by riding your bike or having fun.”— 45 upvotes in community discussion