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Charleston vs Woodside

The verdict

Woodside is more affordable, with a median house price of $871K versus $965K in Charleston. Woodside rates higher for liveability (33 vs 6). Woodside has a shorter estimated CBD commute (96 vs 100 min).

Scores

CharlestonWoodside
CharlestonWoodside
Overall2335
Transport1019
Education5856
Liveability633

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

CharlestonWoodside
Population5502,701
Median age4245
Median household income (wk)$2,116$1,483
Bachelor degree or higher34.7%33.0%
Born in Australia87.5%82.0%
Avg household size2.82.4

Growth: Charleston Stable · Woodside Stable

Property

CharlestonWoodside
Median house price$965K$871K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not available11.8%
Median rent — house (wk)$670$625
Rental yield (house)Data not available3.4%
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

CharlestonWoodside
Residential safety score100
Break & enter dwelling /100kData not available37
Motor vehicle theft /100kData not available148
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)3641,851

Total incidents over time

Schools

CharlestonWoodside
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,033

See the full school list on each profile: Charleston · Woodside

Transport

CharlestonWoodside
Transport score1019
Train stations00
Bus stops122
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)10096
Nearest train station (km)28.0 km25.4 km

Liveability

CharlestonWoodside
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants03
Parks13
PlaygroundsData not available2
Swimming poolsData not available7
Medical GPs01
Distance to coast (km)35.2 km35.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)29.4 km28.0 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)19.3 km14.7 km

Population & growth

CharlestonWoodside
Population (2021)5502,701
Estimated 20255772,836
Projected 20415702,797
Annual growth rate1.21%1.23%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Charleston or Woodside?

Woodside is more affordable, with a median house price of $871K versus $965K.

Which has better public transport, Charleston or Woodside?

Woodside has the higher transport score (Charleston 10/100 vs Woodside 19/100).

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Data sources

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