Woodroffe

Woodroffe is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Woodroffe's population was 3,427 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 252 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,175. The change is inferred from ABS estimates and address validation between June 2024 and the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,141 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Woodroffe's growth rate of 7.9% since the census is within 1.0 percentage points of the national average (8.9%). Natural growth contributed approximately 74.4% 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 and post-2032 growth estimates, AreaSearch applies age cohort-based growth rates provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population projections indicate above median growth for national statistical areas. By 2041, Woodroffe's population is expected to increase by 551 persons, reflecting a total increase of 16.1% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Woodroffe according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Woodroffe has seen only 2 residential development approvals in the past five years. This indicates a mature, established suburb where available land for new construction is limited. For buyers, this scarcity of new housing stock typically supports property values and means competition may be primarily among existing homes.

When measured against Greater Darwin, Woodroffe has significantly less development activity. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. This level is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints.

Woodroffe has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 10thth percentile nationally

No infrastructure changes or major projects have been identified in this area by AreaSearch. Key projects potentially impacting the area are Darwin Light Rail Stage 1, Hudson Creek Power Station, Marine Industry Park, and Darwin Corporate Park.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Woodroffe recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Woodroffe's workforce comprises white and blue-collar jobs, with prominent essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 6.2% in the past year, showing an estimated employment growth of 2.3%.

As of September 2025, 1,857 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 9.3%, higher than Greater Darwin's 6.2%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Darwin at 69.7%. Key employment sectors included public administration & safety, construction, and health care & social assistance. Construction stood out with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, health care & social assistance employed only 10.6% of local workers, below Greater Darwin's 14.2%. Limited local employment opportunities were indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 2.3%, labour force grew by 1.8%, and unemployment decreased by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Darwin saw employment grow by 1.9% and unemployment rise marginally. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed NT employment contracted by 1.13%, with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Woodroffe's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Woodroffe SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $69,672 and an average of $76,994. These figures are among the highest in Australia. Greater Darwin, for comparison, had a median income of $65,522 and an average of $75,260. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.01% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $78,040 (median) and $86,241 (average). Census data indicates personal income ranks at the 79th percentile ($1,012 weekly), with household income at the 58th percentile. Income distribution shows that 32.5% of residents earn between $1,500 - 2,999, consistent with broader trends in the area showing 36.7% in the same category. High housing costs consume 17.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 56th percentile.

Woodroffe is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Woodroffe, as per the latest Census, consisted of 80.6% houses and 19.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Darwin metro had 75.9% houses and 24.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodroffe stood at 12.7%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (44.5%) or rented (42.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodroffe was $1,800, below Darwin metro's average of $2,037. The median weekly rent figure in Woodroffe was $360, compared to Darwin metro's $400. Nationally, Woodroffe's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Woodroffe has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 71.5% of all households, including 31.7% couples with children, 21.3% couples without children, and 16.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 28.5%, with lone person households at 24.5% and group households comprising 3.6%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Darwin average of 2.8.

Educational outcomes in Woodroffe fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 14.8%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 31.3%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 47.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (37.1%).

Educational participation is high, with 35.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.6% in primary education, 9.6% in secondary education, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Woodroffe has eight active public transport stops, all of which offer bus services. These stops are served by 26 different routes that collectively facilitate 1,499 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 178 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 214 daily trips across all routes, translating to approximately 187 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Woodroffe 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

Woodroffe demonstrates above-average health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population, though this is higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 58% (~1,980 people) of the total population has private health cover. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.9 and 7.5% of residents respectively, while 73.0% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 76.6% across Greater Darwin. The area has 9.6% (327 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is higher than the 7.5% in Greater Darwin, indicating a need for more attention towards this demographic's health.

In terms of cultural diversity, Woodroffe records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Woodroffe's population was found to be culturally diverse, with 85.1% being citizens, 82.1% born in Australia, and 85.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Woodroffe, comprising 39.3% of its population. However, Buddhism was overrepresented at 2.2%, compared to 2.3% across Greater Darwin.

The top three ancestral groups were Australian (27.2%), English (21.7%), and Australian Aboriginal (12.5%). Notably, Filipino (4.2%) and Maori (1.0%) were overrepresented in Woodroffe compared to the regional averages of 4.8% and 0.7%, respectively. Spanish was also slightly overrepresented at 0.5%, compared to the regional average of 0.3%.

Woodroffe's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Woodroffe's median age at 33 years is comparable to Greater Darwin's average of 34 and is substantially lower than Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Darwin, Woodroffe has a higher percentage of residents aged 55-64 (12.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (15.6%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 55 to 64 age group increased from 10.4% to 12.9%, while the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 14.6% to 12.7% and the 15 to 24 group dropped from 12.4% to 11.3%. Demographic modeling suggests Woodroffe's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 45 to 54 age cohort projected to grow steadily, increasing by 110 people (25%) from 434 to 545. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 cohort is expected to grow modestly by 3% (7 people).