Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Woodvale WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Woodvale WA is 9,579 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woodvale is $901 per week ($46,852 per year). Median rent in Woodvale is $480 per week ($2,080 per month). Woodvale has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Woodvale has a population density of 1301.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Woodvale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodvale is $2,167.

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Woodvale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Woodvale Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$901/wk

$46,852 per year

#2114 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$480/wk

$2,080 per month

#769 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Woodvale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (4,659) Female 51.4% (4,923)

Population Density

1301.5

people per km²

9,579 people · 7.4 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,653

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

47.9% 1,446 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.1% 1,570 dwellings

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

Woodvale Country of Birth

Australia

74.8%

England

20.7%

India

1.3%

Iran

0.8%

China

0.8%

Germany

0.7%

Hong Kong

0.3%

Canada

0.2%

Croatia

0.2%

Egypt

0.1%

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

Woodvale Religion

No Religion

48.7%

Catholic

22.1%

Anglican

15.7%

Not stated

3.8%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Uniting Church

2.2%

Baptist

2.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Woodvale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

68.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.2%

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

Woodvale Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

21.9%

Other

16.9%

Mandarin

12.3%

Persian ED

10.6%

Italian

10.3%

German

10.0%

Gujarati

9.3%

Cantonese

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Woodvale Employment

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Employed full-time

39.9% 2,963 people

⏰

Employed part-time

27.0% 2,007 people

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Unemployed

2.6% 195 people

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Not in labour force

30.5% 2,266 people

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

Woodvale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

32.3%

Bachelor Degree

31.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.3%

Postgraduate Degree

8.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.3%

Certificate I/II

2.3%

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

Woodvale Occupation

Professionals

32.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.7%

Managers

15.2%

Clerical & Administrative

13.3%

Community & Personal Service

12.0%

Sales Workers

4.9%

Labourers

3.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.0%

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

Woodvale Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.6%

Engineering

19.7%

Health

12.5%

Society & Culture

11.3%

Education

10.6%

Architecture & Building

6.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.0%

Creative Arts

3.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.5%

Information Technology

3.1%

Agriculture & Environment

1.3%

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

Woodvale Dwelling Types

Separate house

92.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Woodvale Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

0.7%

$300-$399/wk

1.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

5.2%

$800-$999/wk

4.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.5%

$4,000+/wk

20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Woodvale Marital Status

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Married

59.2% 4,645

↔️

Separated

2.1% 168

📋

Divorced

6.7% 526

🕊️

Widowed

4.0% 314

👤

Never married

28.0% 2,198

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Woodvale Ancestry

English

36.5%

Australian

23.3%

Irish

9.6%

Scottish

9.0%

Other

6.8%

Italian

3.6%

German

2.5%

Chinese

2.2%

South African

2.1%

Dutch

1.8%

Indian

1.5%

Welsh

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Woodvale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.1%

Secondary — Government

30.9%

Vocational Education

9.0%

Pre-school

6.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.5%

Primary — Catholic

5.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.2%

Secondary — Catholic

4.1%

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

Woodvale Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.6% 675

✅

No need for assistance

96.4% 18,093

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

Woodvale Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.2% 1,240

—

Not a volunteer

83.8% 6,434

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Woodvale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.4%

$300-$449/mo

1.9%

$450-$599/mo

2.1%

$600-$799/mo

1.5%

$800-$999/mo

3.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

9.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

20.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Woodvale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.4%

Did not go to work

15.2%

Train

4.7%

Car (passenger)

3.6%

Other

1.1%

Bus

0.8%

Truck

0.7%

Walked only

0.6%

Bicycle

0.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.3%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

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

Woodvale Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.3%

1 vehicle

25.5%

2 vehicles

45.5%

3 vehicles

15.9%

4+ vehicles

10.9%

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

Woodvale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.2%

2 bedrooms

4.1%

3 bedrooms

19.3%

4 bedrooms

66.1%

5 bedrooms

9.5%

6+ bedrooms

0.7%

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

Woodvale Population Mobility

9.5%

moved in the last year

29.7%

moved in the last 5 years

3.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Woodvale Indigenous Population

0.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

102

Indigenous residents

18,738

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Woodvale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

704

Asthma

318

Arthritis

294

Heart disease

226

Diabetes

202

Cancer

136

Lung condition

112

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

6.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

2.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.7%

$3,500+/wk

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Woodvale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.6%

Couple — no children

25.6%

Couple — no children under 15

24.8%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Woodvale Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 7

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 14

🏅

Previously served

2.5% 196

👤

Never served

97.2% 7,472

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Woodvale Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.5% 957

—

Did not provide

87.5% 6,692

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Woodvale Children Ever Born

No children

25.7%

1 child

10.5%

2 children

37.9%

3 children

19.7%

4 children

5.2%

5+ children

0.9%

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

Woodvale When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

323

1971–1980

350

1981–1990

573

1991–2000

341

2001–2010

1,105

2011–2015

588

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Woodvale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.3%

5–14 hours

31.5%

15–29 hours

14.2%

30+ hours

8.6%

Did not do domestic work

21.3%

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

Woodvale Household Size

1 person

15.0%

2 persons

35.2%

3 persons

17.8%

4 persons

22.3%

5 persons

7.8%

6+ persons

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Woodvale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

8,456

Moved from WA

656

Moved — same area (SA2)

125

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

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

Woodvale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.8%

Step family — no other children

11.3%

Blended family — no other children

2.1%

Other couple — children only

0.6%

Intact family — other children present

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Woodvale Schools

schools nearby

government

1062

avg ICSEA score

6,954

total students

The Montessori School Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 166 students

1120

ICSEA

St Luke's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 454 students

1087

ICSEA

North Woodvale Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 394 students

1079

ICSEA

Dalmain Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 278 students

1077

ICSEA

Woodvale Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 369 students

1070

ICSEA

Woodvale Secondary College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,251 students

1066

ICSEA

Edgewater Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 414 students

1064

ICSEA

Creaney Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 379 students

1064

ICSEA

Goollelal Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 249 students

1059

ICSEA

Halidon Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 190 students

1058

ICSEA

Creaney Education Support Centre Government

Primary · K-6 · 72 students

1056

ICSEA

Mater Dei College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,047 students

1056

ICSEA

St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 218 students

1047

ICSEA

Pearsall Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 624 students

1045

ICSEA

Hocking Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 527 students

1036

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 18 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Woodvale Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,339/wk

Median Rent $480/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.5%

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

If you earn X in Woodvale

Your weekly income

≈ $10,136/month

Median rent $480/wk

Left after rent $1,859/wk

Rent share 20.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woodvale

What is the population of Woodvale WA?

The population of Woodvale WA is 9,579 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1301.5 people per km².Woodvale is ranked #693 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Woodvale?

The median personal income in Woodvale WA is $901 per week, or $46,852 per year.The median household income is $2,339 per week.Family income is $2,653 per week.Woodvale is ranked #2,114 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Woodvale?

Median rent in Woodvale WA is $480 per week ($2,080 per month).Rent represents 20.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Woodvale ranks #769 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Woodvale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodvale WA is $2,167. 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 WA is 43 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 Western Australia with a population of 9,579.The median income is $901/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.5% 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: 51641. All dollar figures in AUD.