Woodvale, WA 6026

Woodvale is a well-established suburb located approximately 20 kilometres north of Perth's central business district. Its convenient location offers residents a balance between suburban tranquillity and accessibility to urban amenities. Commuting to the city is achievable via major roads such as Mitchell Freeway and Whitfords Avenue, with travel times typically ranging from 25 to 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. Additionally, public transportation options such as buses provide further connectivity to the city.

Woodvale is home to several schools catering to the educational needs of its residents. These include both public and private primary and secondary schools, known for their academic excellence and supportive learning environments. Additionally, nearby suburbs offer additional educational institutions and resources for families seeking quality education for their children.

Woodvale boasts a range of parks, reserves, and recreational facilities, perfect for outdoor activities and family outings. The suburb features local parks with playgrounds, sports fields, and BBQ areas, providing opportunities for leisure and relaxation. Additionally, Yellagonga Regional Park, located nearby, offers extensive walking and cycling trails, wildlife observation, and serene natural surroundings for residents to enjoy.

Woodvale offers residents a variety of dining options, with restaurants, cafes, and eateries serving a range of cuisines to suit every taste. The suburb's dining precinct along Whitfords Avenue and nearby streets features a diverse selection of dining establishments, from casual eateries to upscale restaurants. Whether you're craving international flavours, contemporary Australian cuisine, or a quick coffee, Woodvale has something to satisfy every palate.

Woodvale, WA 6026, offers residents a desirable suburban lifestyle with its proximity to Perth CBD, access to educational facilities, parks and recreational opportunities, and a vibrant dining scene.

I have visited Woodvale regularly from nearby suburbs as I run a girls club at the Woodvale Baptist Church. I have visited the two shopping centres frequently as well as the library and parks. Yellagonga Regional Park is great for a walk or cycle. We have some wonderful members in GB from Woodvale who enjoy their local schools and neighbourhood. New members (from any suburb) are always welcome at Woodvale Girls' Brigade. We meet wekly in the Activity hall at the back of the church on Woodvale Drive.

Moved here a few years ago having lived in a few different suburbs. This place has a great community feel. It has excellent schools , a friendly local pub, nice walks and several good recriation areas. It is also well located for the shopping of Joondalup, and for public transport into the city, and is only a 10 min drive to the beach. I got involved in the community with Woodvale football club (through my kids team) and in some of the school events and I have found the people really welcoming. What more could you want?

I've lived in Woodvale with my family for over 12 years and it's a fantastic suburb to raise a family in. It has great amenities and I can definitely recommend the local pub and restaurants. It's a well kept leafy suburb with a good community spirit and only a 10 minute drive to the beach. I would definitely recommend living here.

Fantastic suburb!
We've lived here for three years and have never experienced or whitnessed any of the issues mentioned re teens or hoons in the previous reviews. It's a very safe suburb where I've let my kids walk around alone without fear of anything happening to them. Great selection of shops, a library, good schools, parks and a great pub, restaurants and takeaways.
It's a great suburb to raise a family in and which isn't too far from "everything."
In short, I'd recommend Woodvale to anyone if they were moving to Perth and looking for a good suburb to rent or buy and settle in.

The only downside is that houses here are a bit more expensive than other suburbs to rent or buy.

Woodvale is a very good suburb for those wishing to raise a family! I grew up here and I have fond memories as a child living here. Has everything you need such as shops, libraries, is a 15 min drive to the Beach, is a 25 min drive to the city, great public transport options, has great parks and schools as well! I'd recommend living here if you are looking at living in a place which is close to everything you could ever want but don't want to pay the same prices as the suburbs South of the River or the ones right on the beach such a Hillarys.

Woodvale is a very good suburb for those wishing to raise a family! I grew up here and I have fond memories as a child living here. Has everything you need such as shops, libraries, is a 15 min drive to the Beach, is a 25 min drive to the city, great public transport options, has great parks and schools as well! I'd recommend living here if you are looking at living in a place which is close to everything you could ever want but don't want to pay the same prices as the suburbs South of the River or the ones right on the beach such a Hillarys.

Yes Woodvale is having a problem with the teenagers at the moment including my own 15 year old son but the suburb is still a lot better than places such as Balga or Midland

My family have lived in Woodvale for over twenty five years now, and I would happily recommend it as a safe and inviting suburb for both young and established families.

Compared to nearby suburbs, Woodvale has high quality houses with well-maintained gardens and leafy streets. There is a strong sense of community a lot of the older residents have lived here for 20-30 years and wouldnt think of leaving. For younger families, the large block sizes and well built homes are being taken advantage of, with many properties undergoing well designed renovations.

The best aspect of Woodvale, in my opinion, is the abundance of parks and retained bushland which is incredibly rare in the northern suburbs. The Yellalonga National Park which takes up almost half of the suburb is in particular an amazing asset, with walking trails and a fantastic lake for dog walking / exercise / family picnics etc. A number of the streets in Woodvale Waters front onto the parklands, and have spectacular easterly views over Lake Joondalup.

The suburb is well connected, with easy access to both Edgewater & Whitford train stations, and it is right on the Mitchell Freeway (on a good day it's a 20 minute drive into the city, at worst 35 minutes). There are two decently sized shopping centres locally, and the Whitford City & Joondalup centres are ten minutes drive away. Hillarys Boat Harbour and the beach are a short 15 minutes drive.

I have never experienced any of the issues with teenagers and hoons listed in some of the other reviews below and found them very out of character with my own experience.

Not safe at night near the shops and horrifying to see kids with drug addictions, my son would be harassed any time he went out with his mates to the park by the drunk bogans or teens off their faces. only place that kept me there for 2 years was the high school for my son :-(.