Doonside - Woodcroft
Statistical Area - sa2

Doonside - Woodcroft has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Doonside-Woodcroft's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 23,924. This figure represents an increase of 540 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 23,384. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 23,915 in June 2024 and 80 additional validated addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,414 persons per square kilometer, placing Doonside-Woodcroft in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. Over the past decade, the area has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth, with an expected expansion of 731 persons to 2041 based on the latest numbers, indicating a total increase of 3.0% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Doonside - Woodcroft, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Over the past five financial years, Doonside - Woodcroft has seen approximately 48 dwelling approvals per year, totalling 241 homes. In FY-26 up to now, 14 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.4 new residents have arrived annually for each new home built between FY-21 and FY-25. This supply has met or exceeded demand, offering more housing options and supporting potential population growth above projections.

The average construction cost of new homes is $178,000, below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options. In this financial year, $11.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Doonside - Woodcroft has significantly less development activity, at 65.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. The area's established nature is also evident when measured against national averages. Recent construction comprises 72.0% standalone homes and 28.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving Doonside - Woodcroft's suburban character with a focus on detached housing that attracts space-seeking buyers.

This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 87.0% houses. This trend suggests decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 747 people per dwelling approval, Doonside - Woodcroft reflects a highly mature market. Future projections indicate that by 2041, Doonside - Woodcroft will add approximately 712 residents. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Doonside - Woodcroft has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

AreaSearch has identified a total of 29 projects that are likely to impact the area, significantly influencing its performance through changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Key projects include the Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Stage 2 Expansion, the Blacktown City Council WestInvest Program, the Woodcroft Neighbourhood Centre Renewal, and the Woodcroft Lake Reserve Masterplan Implementation. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Doonside - Woodcroft has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Doonside-Woodcroft has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 6.2% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.2%. As of June 2025, 13,207 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.0% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was lower at 57.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing.

The area had a particular employment specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level. Professional & technical services employed only 6.3% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment levels increased by 6.2% and labour force increased by 6.5% during the year to June 2025, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Doonside-Woodcroft's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Doonside - Woodcroft is below the national average. The median income is $53,318 and the average income stands at $60,059. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $60,041 (median) and $67,632 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 66th percentile ($2,004 weekly), while personal income sits at the 38th percentile. Income brackets indicate that 35.4% of the community earns between $1,500 and $2,999 (8,469 individuals). This is consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 30.9% in the same category. High housing costs consume 17.2% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 64th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Doonside - Woodcroft is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Doonside-Woodcroft's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 87.4% houses and 12.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 76.8% houses and 23.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Doonside-Woodcroft stood at 22.9%, with the rest being mortgaged (40.9%) or rented (36.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,200, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Doonside-Woodcroft's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,200 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375 at $380.

Doonside - Woodcroft features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 82.8% of all households, including 47.1% couples with children, 18.4% couples without children, and 15.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 17.2%, with lone person households at 14.6% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

Doonside - Woodcroft shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

University qualifications in Doonside-Woodcroft show 34.2% of residents aged 15+ have attained such qualifications, slightly above the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 24.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 27.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 10.3% and certificates for 16.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.4% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 6.2% pursuing tertiary education. The area has a robust network of 6 schools educating approximately 2,658 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 979) offering balanced educational opportunities. The schools include 4 primary, 1 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. School places per 100 residents (11.1) are lower than the regional average (15.7), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis indicates 117 active stops operating within Doonside-Woodcroft area, consisting of both train and bus services. These stops are served by 29 individual routes, collectively facilitating 4,396 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 166 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 628 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 37 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Doonside - Woodcroft is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Doonside-Woodcroft shows better-than-average health outcomes, with lower prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national averages. However, older at-risk cohorts have higher rates of these conditions.

Approximately 50% (~11,842 people) have private health cover, which is lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are diabetes (7.0%) and asthma (6.9%), with 73.5% reporting no medical ailments, similar to Greater Sydney's 73.6%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 15.0% (3,586 people), presenting specific health challenges requiring additional attention.

Doonside - Woodcroft is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Doonside-Woodcroft is one of the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 56.3% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 52.9% born overseas as of 2016 Census data. Christianity is the predominant religion in Doonside-Woodcroft, comprising 54.9% of the population. Notably, Hinduism makes up 15.1% of the population, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 14.7%.

The top three represented ancestry groups are Other at 25.1%, Filipino at 14.4% (substantially higher than the regional average of 6.4%), and Australian at 12.9%. There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Indian is overrepresented at 11.7%, Samoan at 1.4%, and Maltese at 1.7% compared to regional averages.

Doonside - Woodcroft's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Doonside - Woodcroft's median age is 36 years, nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, which is slightly below Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Doonside - Woodcroft has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (11.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.1%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has grown from 3.2% to 4.6%, while the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has declined from 14.1% to 13.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Doonside - Woodcroft's age profile will change significantly. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 80%, adding 876 residents to reach a total of 1,975. Residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 83% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to experience population declines.