Woodbridge · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Woodbridge

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

More people are renting in Woodbridge than in most similar areas, with 35.5% of households currently renting. This high rental rate is a key feature of the local housing market, where many residents are also facing higher-than-average mortgage payments. The area consists mostly of family-sized homes, though these are slightly less common than in the rest of the state.

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📍 Woodbridge, Suburb / Locality

Where Woodbridge sits — Median rent (weekly)

$325 ▲ +1.6%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Woodbridge — higher than 64% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Woodbridge$325
6056, WA $300
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly home loan payment here is $2,099, which is much higher than most areas and sits a little above the state and national figures. Weekly rents are also higher than most areas, usually around $325, which is about the same as the Western Australian average.

$325 ▲ +1.6%

Higher than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $320
  • 2016: $350
  • 2021: $325

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,099 ▲ +7.6%

Higher than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,950
  • 2016: $2,167
  • 2021: $2,099

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Woodbridge, the largest group is $200–$349 at 44%, followed by $350–$549 (36%) and Under $200 (16%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Woodbridge, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (31%) and $3,000 or more (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is far more common here than in most other areas, sitting well above the state and national averages at 35.5%. Meanwhile, those who own their homes outright make up 28.1% of the area, which is much lower than in most similar places.

35.5% ▲ +16.7%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 30.5%
  • 2016: 30.4%
  • 2021: 35.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

28.1% ▼ -17.5%

Lower than 81% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 34.1%
  • 2016: 30.4%
  • 2021: 28.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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Woodbridge splits fairly evenly between Rented (36%) and Owned with a mortgage (35%), with Owned outright at 28%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are less common here than in the rest of Western Australia, making up 71.9% of homes. While 77.1% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, there are fewer people per bedroom than the national average.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

71.9% ▲ +11.0%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 64.8%
  • 2016: 65.0%
  • 2021: 71.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

77.1% ▲ +1.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 76.1%
  • 2016: 77.7%
  • 2021: 77.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Woodbridge, Separate house is the majority at 72%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 24%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Woodbridge, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 55%; 4 bedrooms is next at 22%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Woodbridge [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51637/woodbridge/topic/housing-dwellings