Toodyay
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Toodyay, WA 6566.
About Toodyay
Welcome to Toodyay
Toodyay sits in the Avon Valley, roughly an hour's drive north-east of Perth along the Great Northern Highway or the more scenic Toodyay Road through the hills. It's one of Western Australia's oldest inland towns, with a streetscape of restored colonial-era stone and brick buildings that give it a genuine historic charm rather than a manufactured one.
This is a suburb for people who want space, quiet and a real sense of place — tree changers, retirees, hobby farmers and families happy to trade big-city convenience for a slower pace among the hills and the Avon River. With a population of around 1,362 and a median age of 56, Toodyay's community skews older and settled, the kind of place where locals know each other's names.
Lifestyle & dining
Toodyay's main street is built around its history, with heritage buildings now home to cafes, a bakery, pubs and small galleries that give the town a genuine country-Australia feel. It's a popular weekend destination for Perth day-trippers drawn by the antique shops, produce stores and the surrounding wineries of the Avon Valley, but day-to-day life here is unhurried and community-focused, built around local sport, markets and the pub.
Shopping
For everyday needs, Toodyay has a serviceable town centre with a supermarket, pharmacy, hardware and a handful of specialty stores covering the basics. Anyone after wider retail options tends to make the drive into the Swan Valley or Perth's northern suburbs, but most residents see the trade-off as part of the appeal of living somewhere quieter.
Getting around
A car is essential in Toodyay — there's no train line, and the town's spread-out rural surrounds make walking or cycling to everything impractical. The drive to Perth takes a bit over an hour via the Great Northern Highway or the Toodyay Road route through the hills, and locals in the smaller pockets of Dumbarton, Nunile and West Toodyay typically come into the town centre for shopping, schooling and services.
Schools & families
Toodyay District High School serves local families through to the secondary years, giving the town a genuine full-schooling option without needing to travel. It's a drawcard for families wanting their kids in a small, known school environment rather than a large metropolitan campus, and it anchors much of the town's community life outside term breaks.
Parks & recreation
The Avon River winds through town and is a focal point for walking trails, picnic spots and the annual Avon Descent, one of the region's best-known events. The surrounding hills and national park reserves nearby offer bushwalking, wildflower viewing in season and horse riding opportunities that are hard to come by closer to Perth.
The property market
Toodyay's median house price currently sits at $620,000, having grown 8.8% recently — a solid result reflecting the ongoing appeal of lifestyle acreage towns within commuting distance of Perth. Current listings show a mix of 72% houses and 28% land, pointing to steady demand from both buyers after an established home and those keen to build on a larger rural or semi-rural block. Compared with metropolitan Perth, Toodyay offers considerably more land and a slower pace for the price, which continues to draw downsizers, tree-changers and buyers priced out of the hills closer to the city.
Market snapshot
Toodyay property market
Median sale price
$620k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
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per week
Gross rental yield
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annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$408k
Median
$620k
Premium
$838k
Days on market
23
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
27
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +15.2% / yr over 4 yrs
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Toodyay by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Toodyay, WA 6566.
Population
1,362
residents (2021)
Median age
56
years
Household income
$941
median, per week
Median rent
$280
per week
Median mortgage
$1,365
per month
Mortgage / income
33%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Toodyay
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Toodyay
$710k
12 Herbert Street
Sold ~July 2026
$667k
107 Julimar Road
Sold ~July 2026
$5.35m
180 Nottingham Road
Sold ~July 2026
$455k
25 Harcourt St
Sold ~July 2026
$599k
16 Connor St
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Toodyay suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Toodyay?
The median house price in Toodyay, WA is $620k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 8.8%.
Is Toodyay a good place to live?
Toodyay, known as Newcastle between 1860 and 1910, is a town on the Avon River in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, 85 kilometres (53 mi) north-east of Perth. Toodyay is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 1,362 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Toodyay?
Toodyay has a population of 1,362 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 56.
What schools are in Toodyay?
There is 1 school in or near Toodyay, including Toodyay District High School.
How long do homes take to sell in Toodyay?
Properties in Toodyay take around 23 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Toodyay?
Entry-level properties in Toodyay start around $408k, while premium homes reach $838k.
What suburbs are near Toodyay?
Suburbs near Toodyay include Dumbarton, Nunile and West Toodyay.
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