Lobethal vs Woodside
The verdict
Lobethal is more affordable, with a median house price of $728K versus $871K in Woodside. Woodside rates higher for liveability (33 vs 17). Lobethal is closer to the coast (30.4 km vs 35.5 km).
Scores
| Lobethal | Woodside | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 35 |
| Transport | 23 | 19 |
| Education | 53 | 56 |
| Liveability | 17 | 33 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lobethal | Woodside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,534 | 2,701 |
| Median age | 43 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,529 | $1,483 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.0% | 33.0% |
| Born in Australia | 80.2% | 82.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Lobethal Stable · Woodside Stable
Property
| Lobethal | Woodside | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $728K | $871K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 6.3% | 11.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $662 | $625 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Lobethal | Woodside | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 37 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 79 | 148 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,342 | 1,851 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lobethal | Woodside | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,043 | 1,033 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lobethal · Woodside
Transport
| Lobethal | Woodside | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 23 | 19 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 87 | 96 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 24.2 km | 25.4 km |
Liveability
| Lobethal | Woodside | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 3 |
| Parks | 0 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.4 km | 35.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.1 km | 28.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 20.3 km | 14.7 km |
Population & growth
| Lobethal | Woodside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,534 | 2,701 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,660 | 2,836 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,624 | 2,797 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.22% | 1.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lobethal or Woodside?
Lobethal and Woodside have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Lobethal or Woodside?
Lobethal is more affordable, with a median house price of $728K versus $871K.
Which has better schools, Lobethal or Woodside?
Lobethal has a higher average school ICSEA (Lobethal 1043 vs Woodside 1033; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lobethal or Woodside?
Lobethal has the higher transport score (Lobethal 23/100 vs Woodside 19/100).
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