Linden vs Woodford
The verdict
Woodford is more affordable, with a median house price of $830K versus $1.07M in Linden. Woodford rates higher for liveability (42 vs 19). Linden is closer to the coast (63.1 km vs 66.7 km).
Scores
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| Linden | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 66 |
| Transport | 85 | 86 |
| Education | 69 | 71 |
| Liveability | 19 | 42 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Linden | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 471 | 1,953 |
| Median age | 47 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,039 | $1,913 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.6% | 46.8% |
| Born in Australia | 79.8% | 79.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Linden Stable · Woodford Stable
Property
| Linden | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.07M | $830K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $498K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $690 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Linden | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 256 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 212 | 205 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,699 | 2,560 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Linden | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
Transport
| Linden | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 86 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 141 | 146 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 490 m | 430 m |
Liveability
| Linden | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 21.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 9.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 1,400 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | 35 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 63.1 km | 66.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 66.7 km | 69.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 17.4 km | 14.9 km |
Population & growth
| Linden | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 471 | 1,953 |
| Estimated 2025 | 473 | 1,962 |
| Projected 2041 | 478 | 1,984 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.11% | 0.12% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Linden or Woodford?
Woodford is more affordable, with a median house price of $830K versus $1.07M.
Which has better public transport, Linden or Woodford?
Woodford has the higher transport score (Linden 85/100 vs Woodford 86/100).
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