Doonside vs Woodcroft
The verdict
Woodcroft is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.13M in Doonside. Doonside rates higher for transport (93 vs 74). Woodcroft rates higher for education (76 vs 56). Doonside has a shorter estimated CBD commute (75 vs 91 min). On the separate residential safety score, Woodcroft rates higher (83 vs 46/100 in Doonside).
Scores
| Doonside | Woodcroft | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 79 |
| Transport | 93 | 74 |
| Education | 56 | 76 |
| Liveability | 80 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Doonside | Woodcroft | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,614 | 6,597 |
| Median age | 36 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,582 | $2,461 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.7% | 60.4% |
| Born in Australia | 48.1% | 38.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.3 |
Growth: Doonside Stable · Woodcroft Stable
Property
| Doonside | Woodcroft | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.13M | $1.05M |
| Median unit price | $826K | $894K |
| House price YoY | 14.8% | -25.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Doonside | Woodcroft | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 46 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 250 | 121 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 169 | 136 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 852 | 258 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,714 | 2,638 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Doonside | Woodcroft | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | 1,010 |
See the full school list on each profile: Doonside · Woodcroft
Transport
| Doonside | Woodcroft | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 74 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 79 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 75 | 91 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 360 m | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Doonside | Woodcroft | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 2 |
| Parks | 21 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 35 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 34.3 km | 34.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 33.4 km | 32.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Doonside | Woodcroft | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,614 | 6,597 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,818 | 6,696 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,105 | 6,835 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.37% | 0.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Doonside or Woodcroft?
Woodcroft has the higher residential safety score (Doonside 46/100 vs Woodcroft 83/100).
Which is more affordable, Doonside or Woodcroft?
Woodcroft is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.13M.
Which has better schools, Doonside or Woodcroft?
Woodcroft has a higher average school ICSEA (Doonside 971 vs Woodcroft 1010; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Doonside or Woodcroft?
Doonside has the higher transport score (Doonside 93/100 vs Woodcroft 74/100).
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