Woodvale (WA)

An assessment of population growth drivers in Woodvale reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

The population of the Woodvale (WA) statistical area (Lv2), as estimated by AreaSearch based on ABS data, was around 10,240 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 661 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,579 people in Woodvale (WA) (SA2). The growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation using the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 22 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,391 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 6.9% since the census is within 2.8 percentage points of the national average (9.7%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth in Woodvale (WA) (SA2).

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) to estimate post-2032 growth for areas not covered by this data. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Woodvale (WA) (SA2) is expected to grow by 1,194 persons to reach a total population of approximately 11,434 by 2041, reflecting an increase of 11.7% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Woodvale recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis shows Woodvale averaged approximately 27 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 139 homes. As of FY-26 to date, two approvals have been recorded. The average population increase per year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25 was 4.1 people. This demand significantly exceeds new supply, typically leading to price growth and heightened buyer competition.

New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $376,000, higher than regional norms, indicating quality-focused development. In FY-26, $1.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Woodvale has 11.0% lower construction activity per person and ranks among the 21st percentile nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. This level is also lower than national averages, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

All new construction since FY-21 has been detached dwellings, maintaining Woodvale's suburban character with a focus on family homes. With around 781 people per dwelling approval, Woodvale indicates a highly mature market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Woodvale is expected to grow by 1,194 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Woodvale has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones are Mixed-use Commercial Centre at Woodvale (Woodvale Corner), Allara Estate stages 20-24, Woodvale Corner Commercial Development, and Heathridge Park Masterplan. The following list focuses on those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Woodvale performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Woodvale has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.4%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.0% over the past year.

As of September 2025, there are 6,108 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.6% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is at 69.0%, comparable to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, education & training has employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average, while mining is under-represented with only 5.4% of Woodvale's workforce compared to Greater Perth's 7.0%.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.0%, and labour force increased by 3.5%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.9% with a marginal increase in unemployment. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. Nationally, employment grew by 0.14% with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Woodvale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, although this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch reports that Woodvale had a median taxpayer income of $60,501 and an average income of $77,872 in financial year 2023. These figures are high compared to national levels of $60,748 and $80,248 across Greater Perth. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $66,321 and the average will be around $85,363, based on a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. According to Census 2021 data, Woodvale's household incomes rank at the 85th percentile with weekly earnings of $2,339. The majority of locals (30.4%, or 3,112 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket, similar to the surrounding region where 32.0% occupy this range. Notably, 36.6% of Woodvale residents earn over $3,000 per week, indicating significant affluence and supporting premium retail and service offerings. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 88.0% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Woodvale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Woodvale's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.5% houses and 7.4% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 88.7% houses and 11.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodvale stood at 43.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.0% and rented ones at 9.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Perth metro's $2,080. Median weekly rent in Woodvale was $480, compared to Perth metro's $400. Nationally, Woodvale's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Woodvale features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 84.0% of all households, including 42.6% couples with children, 31.1% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 16.0%, with lone person households at 15.0% and group households making up 1.0%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.7.

Woodvale shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Woodvale's university qualification level is 28.1%, slightly below Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational credentials are held by 36.6% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.7% and certificates at 23.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.1% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (9.8%), secondary (9.1%), and tertiary (4.9%).

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Woodvale has 54 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 11 different routes that together facilitate 1,908 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's location to the nearest transport stop is 199 meters.

Each route operates an average of 272 trips per day, resulting in approximately 35 weekly trips per individual stop.

Woodvale's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Woodvale demonstrates robust health performance across age groups. Both younger and older residents exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover stands at approximately 58% of Woodvale's total population (around 5,950 people), slightly lower than Greater Perth's 60.2%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.8%) and mental health issues (6.9%). A significant majority, 72.4%, report being free from medical ailments, compared to 71.5% in Greater Perth. Woodvale has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.2% (2,273 people), versus Greater Perth's 20.1%. Notably, health outcomes among seniors exceed those of the general population in Woodvale.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Woodvale was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Woodvale's population showed high linguistic diversity, with 11.4% speaking languages other than English at home. In terms of birthplace, 38.3% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 49.9%.

While Judaism represented only 0.1%, this was equal to its regional proportion. The top three ancestral groups were English (34.1%), Australian (21.7%), and Irish (9.0%). Notable variations included South African (1.9% vs 1.8%), Welsh (1.0% vs 1.1%), and Polish (1.0% vs 0.9%) populations in Woodvale compared to the Greater Perth region.

Woodvale hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Woodvale is 43 years, which is considerably higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and also substantially exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 65-74 years make up a particularly prominent group at 13.4%, while those aged 25-34 years constitute only 6.9% of the population, which is comparatively smaller than in Greater Perth. Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of individuals aged 75 to 84 years has grown from 4.4% to 6.4%, while those aged 65 to 74 years have increased from 11.5% to 13.4%. Conversely, the proportion of individuals aged 55 to 64 years has declined from 16.9% to 14.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Woodvale's age structure. The number of individuals aged 75 to 84 years is projected to grow exceptionally, increasing by 821 people (125%) from 655 to 1,477. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 86% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the populations aged 15-24 years and 0-4 years are expected to experience declines.