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Woodford, NSW 2778

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$1,010,000

market range $950K-$1.1M

Median Unit

$730,000

Gross Yield (houses)

3.5%

1yr Growth (houses)

+9.5%

market range +5.0% to +17.5%

Investment snapshot for Woodford

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Woodford market and investor summary

Woodford (NSW 2778) runs a median house price of $1.0M, with houses yielding a gross 3.5%. House prices have moved +9.5% over the past year and +26.7% over three years. At 0.9% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 3.5% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.9% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Woodford: people, income and schools

About 1,953 people live in Woodford, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 44, skewed a little older, and 88% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.

Households here earn a median of about $99,000 a year, or roughly $1,910 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (9 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 10.2 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers.

There are 6 schools within about 5km, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. It is roughly 69 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 12 for walkability and 38 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Curb.

Population
1,953
+0% over 5yr
Median age
44 years
Median household income
$99,000/yr
Households renting
10%
Family households
75%
Socio-economic rank
9/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
6
avg ICSEA 1062
Unemployment
2.5%
Distance to CBD
69 km
Walk score
12/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Woodford

What should I check before investing in Woodford?

Woodford has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +9.5% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +26.7% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Woodford?

The median property price in Woodford, NSW 2778 is $1.0M for houses and $730K for units.

What rental yield does Woodford show?

The gross rental yield in Woodford is 3.5% for houses and 3.4% 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 Woodford?

House prices in Woodford are up 9.5% over the past year and up 26.7% over three years. 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 Woodford?

The current vacancy rate in Woodford is 0.9%. 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 Woodford?

Woodford has a population of approximately 1,953 residents, with a median age of 44.

What schools are near Woodford?

There are 6 schools within roughly 5km of Woodford. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Woodford affordable to buy in?

A median house in Woodford costs about 10.2 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). 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 Woodford's population growing?

The population of Woodford has held roughly flat over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

How far is Woodford from the CBD?

Woodford is about 69 km from the CBD.

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