Happy Valley vs Woodcroft
The verdict
Happy Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $829K versus $873K in Woodcroft. Happy Valley rates higher for transport (43 vs 33). Happy Valley has a shorter estimated CBD commute (62 vs 71 min).
Scores
| Happy Valley | Woodcroft | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 48 |
| Transport | 43 | 33 |
| Education | 56 | 49 |
| Liveability | 60 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Happy Valley | Woodcroft | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,420 | 11,326 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,573 | $1,664 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.0% | 26.3% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 76.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Happy Valley — · Woodcroft Stable
Property
| Happy Valley | Woodcroft | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $829K | $873K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $625 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Happy Valley | Woodcroft | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 44 | 115 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 61 | 53 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,778 | 2,287 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Happy Valley | Woodcroft | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 1,029 |
See the full school list on each profile: Happy Valley · Woodcroft
Transport
| Happy Valley | Woodcroft | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 33 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 97 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | 71 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 6.1 km |
Liveability
| Happy Valley | Woodcroft | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 26 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 108 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.9 km | 6.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.6 km | 19.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.3 km | 17.3 km |
Population & growth
| Happy Valley | Woodcroft | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,420 | 11,326 |
| Estimated 2025 | Data not available | 11,436 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 11,615 |
| Annual growth rate | Data not available | 0.24% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Happy Valley or Woodcroft?
Happy Valley and Woodcroft have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Happy Valley or Woodcroft?
Happy Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $829K versus $873K.
Which has better schools, Happy Valley or Woodcroft?
Happy Valley has a higher average school ICSEA (Happy Valley 1035 vs Woodcroft 1029; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Happy Valley or Woodcroft?
Happy Valley has the higher transport score (Happy Valley 43/100 vs Woodcroft 33/100).
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