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Woodburn, NSW 2472
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$535,000
market range $500K-$575K
Median Unit
$250,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
6.6%
1yr Growth (houses)
+4.7%
market range -2.5% to +10.0%
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Woodburn market and investor summary
In Woodburn, NSW 2472, the median house sells for around $535K, on a gross rental yield of 6.6% for houses. House prices have moved +4.7% over the past year. At 1.1% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price maths here leans toward cashflow: a gross house yield near 6.6% does more of the early heavy lifting than capital growth usually would at this price point. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.1% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 148 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Woodburn: people, income and schools
Woodburn is home to around 743 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 8% over five years. At a median age of 41, it reads as skewed a little older, and 75% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $72,000 a year (about $1,390 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to about 7.4 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia. Incomes have risen about 21% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 2 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 49 for walkability and 2 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 743
- +8% over 5yr
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $72,000/yr
- Households renting
- 21%
- Family households
- 70%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 2
- avg ICSEA 954
- Unemployment
- 3.6%
- Walk score
- 49/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Woodburn
No properties currently listed in Woodburn
Search Woodburn listings →Frequently asked questions about Woodburn
What should I check before investing in Woodburn?
Woodburn has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong house gross rental yield of 6.6%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Capital growth of +4.7% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Woodburn?
The median property price in Woodburn, NSW 2472 is $535K for houses.
What rental yield does Woodburn show?
The gross rental yield in Woodburn is 6.6% for houses and 3.8% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Woodburn?
House prices in Woodburn are up 4.7% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Woodburn?
The current vacancy rate in Woodburn is 1.1%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Woodburn?
Woodburn has a population of approximately 743 residents, with a median age of 41.
What schools are near Woodburn?
There are 2 schools within roughly 5km of Woodburn. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Woodburn affordable to buy in?
A median house in Woodburn costs about 7.4 times the median local household income (broadly in line with metropolitan Australia). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Woodburn's population growing?
The population of Woodburn has grown about 8% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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