Average rent in Woodvale, WA2026

Woodvale is part of the Joondalup council area and sits 19km out from the Perth CBD, with around 9,579 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $480/week, which is above the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 10% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$480/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,579

ABS 2021

Median age
43
Distance to Perth
19 km
Households renting
10%
Separate houses
93%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
38%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Joondalup

Renting in Woodvale

Woodvale is one of the more expensive parts of Western Australia to rent in — the typical renter pays $480/week, around 42% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 89% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (93%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 19km from Perth, with a population of around 9,579 and a median age of 43. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Woodvale?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Woodvale, WA was $480. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Woodvale rent compare to Western Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, Western Australia's state median rent was $337 a week. Woodvale sat at $480 — 42% above the state average. The suburb is 19km from Perth, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (93% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Woodvale have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Woodvale's $480/week (ABS 2021) include Applecross - Ardross, Duncraig, Claremont (WA). Neerabup National Park, Hillarys, Ocean Reef sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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