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Woodvale VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Woodvale, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Woodvale VIC is 556 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woodvale is $643 per week ($33,436 per year). Median rent in Woodvale is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Woodvale has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Woodvale has a population density of 7.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Woodvale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodvale is $1,300.

There were 23 recorded offences in Woodvale in 2025-25, a rate of 41 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (9 offences).

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Woodvale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Woodvale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$643/wk

$33,436 per year

#6382 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Woodvale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (280) Female 49.6% (276)

Population Density

7.3

people per km²

556 people · 76.0 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,656

Family income/wk

Woodvale 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 & Locality (SAL)

Woodvale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.4% 87 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.6% 76 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Woodvale Country of Birth

Australia

98.8%

England

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Woodvale Religion

No Religion

47.8%

Catholic

22.4%

Not stated

11.0%

Anglican

9.3%

Uniting Church

3.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Baptist

1.9%

Christian (other)

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Woodvale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Woodvale Employment

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Employed full-time

34.5% 133 people

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Employed part-time

23.6% 91 people

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Unemployed

2.3% 9 people

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Not in labour force

39.5% 152 people

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

Woodvale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.4%

Bachelor Degree

16.8%

Postgraduate Degree

7.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.6%

Certificate I/II

3.1%

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

Woodvale Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.6%

Professionals

23.2%

Managers

12.3%

Community & Personal Service

10.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.7%

Clerical & Administrative

8.0%

Labourers

6.5%

Sales Workers

5.8%

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

Woodvale Field of Study

Engineering

23.5%

Health

14.4%

Management & Commerce

13.1%

Education

11.1%

Architecture & Building

10.5%

Society & Culture

9.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.8%

Agriculture & Environment

7.2%

Creative Arts

3.3%

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

Woodvale Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Woodvale Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

1.8%

$150-$299/wk

1.8%

$400-$499/wk

5.5%

$500-$649/wk

6.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.1%

$800-$999/wk

7.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.8%

$4,000+/wk

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Woodvale Marital Status

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Married

52.6% 240

↔️

Separated

3.1% 14

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Divorced

7.7% 35

🕊️

Widowed

4.6% 21

👤

Never married

32.0% 146

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Woodvale Ancestry

Australian

39.8%

English

29.7%

Irish

9.8%

Scottish

7.5%

Italian

2.7%

German

2.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Chinese

1.4%

Other

1.4%

Welsh

1.1%

Dutch

1.0%

Greek

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Woodvale School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

36.8%

Primary — Government

23.0%

Primary — Catholic

13.8%

Vocational Education

11.5%

Pre-school

8.0%

Secondary — Catholic

6.9%

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

Woodvale Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.9% 50

✅

No need for assistance

95.1% 961

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

Woodvale Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.3% 72

—

Not a volunteer

82.7% 343

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Woodvale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

5.4%

$800-$999/mo

10.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

35.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

5.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Woodvale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.5%

Did not go to work

19.0%

Car (passenger)

5.9%

Walked only

2.3%

Truck

1.4%

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

Woodvale Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.3%

2 vehicles

31.7%

3 vehicles

26.8%

4+ vehicles

26.2%

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

Woodvale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.3%

2 bedrooms

7.6%

3 bedrooms

48.4%

4 bedrooms

27.7%

5 bedrooms

8.2%

6+ bedrooms

3.8%

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

Woodvale Population Mobility

8.2%

moved in the last year

26.4%

moved in the last 5 years

4.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Woodvale Indigenous Population

2.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

990

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Woodvale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Woodvale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

10.2%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.1%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

14.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

$3,500+/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Woodvale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.5%

Couple — no children

27.8%

Couple — no children under 15

19.6%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Woodvale Military Service

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Previously served

2.6% 11

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Never served

97.4% 411

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Woodvale Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.4% 55

—

Did not provide

86.6% 354

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Woodvale Children Ever Born

No children

29.8%

1 child

6.3%

2 children

31.9%

3 children

19.4%

4 children

12.6%

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

Woodvale When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Woodvale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.7%

5–14 hours

28.9%

15–29 hours

13.0%

30+ hours

12.5%

Did not do domestic work

23.9%

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

Woodvale Household Size

1 person

16.8%

2 persons

38.2%

3 persons

16.2%

4 persons

13.1%

5 persons

11.5%

6+ persons

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Woodvale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

456

Moved from VIC

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

Woodvale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.0%

Step family — no other children

12.0%

Blended family — no other children

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Woodvale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 23 total

Theft

Justice Procedures

Break & Enter

Weapons

Assault

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Woodvale Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,428/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.5%

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

If you earn X in Woodvale

Your weekly income

≈ $6,188/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,078/wk

Rent share 24.5%

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Woodvale vs State & National Average

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Pop: 278 Income: $666/wk Rent: $110/wk

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Pop: 278 Income: $808/wk Rent: $138/wk

Glenmaggie

Pop: 279 Income: $592/wk Rent: $250/wk

Mandurang South

Pop: 280 Income: $1,009/wk Rent: $320/wk

Nambrok

Pop: 280 Income: $752/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 280 Income: $841/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woodvale

What is the population of Woodvale VIC?

The population of Woodvale VIC is 556 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.3 people per km².Woodvale is ranked #4,865 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Woodvale?

The median personal income in Woodvale VIC is $643 per week, or $33,436 per year.The median household income is $1,428 per week.Family income is $1,656 per week.Woodvale is ranked #6,382 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Woodvale?

Median rent in Woodvale VIC is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 24.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Woodvale ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Woodvale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodvale VIC is $1,300. 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 VIC is 44 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 Victoria with a population of 556.The median income is $643/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.5% 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: 22846. All dollar figures in AUD.