Suburb Property Profile: Woodvale, WA 6026
Located approximately 19–22km north of Perth's CBD, Woodvale sits mostly within the City of Joondalup, with a small portion in the City of Wanneroo. Established in the 1970s, the suburb has grown into a well-established, family-oriented pocket of Perth's northern corridor, with a genuine mix of local parks, schools and everyday convenience. Here's our comprehensive guide to the area.
Location Demographics
The population of Woodvale sits at 9,579 according to the 2021 Census, up 3.3% from 9,276 in 2016. The predominant age group is 50–59, reflecting a mature, settled community rather than a fast-growing new estate. Median weekly household income sits at $2,338, up 8.5% since 2016.
Travel & Infrastructure
Woodvale doesn't have its own train station; residents typically rely on local bus services connecting to the broader network, with nearby train stations providing access into Perth's CBD from surrounding suburbs. Most day-to-day travel relies on a car, with only some errands manageable on foot near the local shopping centre. Joondalup city centre, with its own train station, hospital and major retail precinct, is a short drive away.
Shopping
Woodvale Boulevard Shopping Centre, on Whitfords Avenue and Trappers Drive, serves as the suburb's main retail hub. Woodvale Village Shopping Centre adds a further everyday option in the heart of the suburb, anchored by an IGA supermarket alongside Baker's Delight, a café and other specialty stores.
Schools & Recreation
Woodvale Primary School serves the suburb's younger students, while Woodvale Secondary College (formerly Woodvale Senior High School), established in 1985, is an independent public school catering for Years 7 to 12 with an enrolment of around 1,341–1,409 students, drawing from both Woodvale and neighbouring Kingsley.
Local Amenities
Woodvale has a strong network of local parks and sporting reserves — around 12 parks cover close to half the suburb's total area. Yellagonga Regional Park sits nearby, offering bushland walking trails and wetland habitats for residents wanting a bigger outdoor outing close to home.
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