Woodlands
WA 6018 · Stirling
4,551 (2021) → 4,906 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Woodlands is a high growth suburb in Stirling, WA 6018, about 8km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Woodlands are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 79/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Woodlands has an overall score of 85/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6018 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (7.01%), South Africa (2.15%), Malaysia (2.11%), India (1.69%), China (1.63%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.72%), Italian (1.71%), Cantonese (1.41%), Japan (0.92%), Spanish (0.7%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1083 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Holy Rosary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1128
- Woodlands Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1122
Nearby (within 10km)
- Churchlands Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1115
- Hale SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1161
- St Dominic's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1108
- Doubleview Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1118
- Yuluma Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1038
- Newman CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1121
- International School of Western AustraliaCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1180
- Churchlands Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1169
- Wembley Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1134
- Chrysalis Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1168
- Scarborough Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1101
- Newman College - Marian CampusPrimary · Independent · 2.8km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Woodlands
Is Woodlands safe?
Woodlands has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,115 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Woodlands from Perth CBD?
Woodlands is about 8.0 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 36 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Woodlands?
Woodlands has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1125 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Woodlands?
Woodlands has a transport score of 79/100 and 18 bus stops.