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 February 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 252 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,175. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population figures for June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,141 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Woodroffe's growth rate of 7.9% since the census is within 1.7 percentage points of the SA4 region's rate of 9.6%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 74.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 estimation, AreaSearch applies age cohort-specific growth rates provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Population projections indicate above median growth for national statistical areas. The area is expected to expand by 551 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 16.1% over the 17-year period.

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 primarily be 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 6thth percentile nationally

No infrastructure changes or major projects have been identified in the area by AreaSearch that could significantly impact its performance. Key projects potentially affecting 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 has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate in Woodroffe is 6.2%. Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 2.3%.

As of September 2025, 1,857 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is higher than Greater Darwin's rate of 3.1%. The workforce participation rate in Woodroffe is similar to Greater Darwin's at 76.0%. According to Census responses, only 3.5% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are public administration & safety, construction, and health care & social assistance.

Construction is particularly specialized with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance employs only 10.6% of local workers, lower than Greater Darwin's 14.2%. The area appears to have limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population compared to resident population. Over a 12-month period, employment increased by 2.3%, labour force by 1.8%, and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points. In Greater Darwin, employment grew by 1.9% while unemployment rose marginally. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 12.4% over ten years for Woodroffe, based on industry-specific projections applied to its current employment mix.

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 2023 shows Woodroffe SA2 had a median income of $71,305 and an average income of $79,067 among taxpayers. This is higher than the national average. For comparison, Greater Darwin had a median income of $66,956 and an average income of $77,199 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.44% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for Woodroffe SA2 as of September 2025 would be approximately $77,323 (median) and $85,740 (average). Census data indicates personal income ranks at the 79th percentile with a weekly income of $1,012, while household income is at the 58th percentile. Income distribution shows that 32.5% of residents (1,113 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, which aligns with broader trends in the area where 36.7% are 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 ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Woodroffe's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 80.6% houses and 19.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Darwin metro's 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodroffe was at 12.7%, with the rest being mortgaged (44.5%) or rented (42.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, below Darwin metro's average of $2,100. Median weekly rent was $360, compared to Darwin metro's $385. 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 fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 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 account for 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, aligning with the Greater Darwin average.

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%. The highest level of attainment is bachelor degrees at 11.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are held by 47.0% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 37.1%. Educational participation is high, with 35.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 13.6% in primary, 9.6% in secondary, and 4.4% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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 operational public transport stops, all offering bus services. These stops are served by twenty-seven unique routes, collectively facilitating 1,501 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically residing 178 meters from the nearest stop. Being predominantly residential, most commutes are outward-bound, with cars being the primary mode of transport at 93%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 3.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 214 trips daily across all routes, equating to around 187 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Woodroffe is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Woodroffe faces significant health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is high at approximately 58% of the total population (~2,001 people). The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.9% and 7.5% of residents respectively. 73.0% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments compared to Greater Darwin's 77.1%. Working-age residents have above average chronic health condition prevalence. The area has 9.7% of residents aged 65 and over (331 people), lower than Greater Darwin's 10.8%. National rankings for these conditions are even higher than the general population.

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 cultural diversity was largely in line with the broader region, with 85.1% of its residents being citizens and 82.1% born in Australia. English was spoken exclusively at home by 85.4% of Woodroffe's population. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 39.3%.

However, Buddhism was more prevalent in Woodroffe at 2.2%, compared to 3.3% regionally. In terms of ancestry, Australian (27.2%), English (21.7%), and Australian Aboriginal (12.5%) were the top three groups, with the latter being substantially higher than the regional average of 7.0%. Notably, Filipino (4.2% vs 3.8%), Maori (1.0% vs 0.6%), and Spanish (0.5% vs 0.4%) were overrepresented in Woodroffe compared to the region.

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

Woodroffe's median age is 33 years, comparable to Greater Darwin's average of 34 and substantially lower than Australia's median of 38. Relative to Greater Darwin, Woodroffe has a higher concentration of residents aged 55-64 (13.2%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (15.0%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 55-64 age group grew from 10.4% to 13.2%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 1.9% to 3.3%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 14.6% to 12.4% and the 25-34 group dropped from 16.3% to 15.0%. Demographic modeling suggests Woodroffe's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the 45-54 age cohort projected to grow steadily, expanding by 121 people (29%) from 423 to 545. Meanwhile, the 0-4 cohort is expected to grow by a modest 6% (13 people).