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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Woodroffe's population is around 3,427 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 252 people (7.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,175 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,427 from the ABS as of June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,141 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Woodroffe's 7.9% growth since the census positions it within 1.7 percentage points of the SA4 region (9.6%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, which contributed approximately 74.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is applying growth rates by age cohort to each area, as provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking at population projections moving forward, an above-median population growth of national statistical areas is projected, with the area expected to expand by 551 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 16.1% in total 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 6thth percentile nationally

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

Woodroffe features a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 6.2%, and 1.8% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 1,859 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 3.1% above Greater Darwin's rate of 3.1%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Darwin's 76.1%. Based on Census responses, a low 3.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include public administration & safety, construction, and health care & social assistance. The area has a particular employment specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. In contrast, health care & social assistance employs just 10.6% of local workers, below Greater Darwin's 14.2%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 1.8% alongside the labour force increasing by 1.2%, resulting in unemployment falling by 0.6 percentage points. This compares to Greater Darwin, where employment grew by 1.3%, the labour force expanded by 1.2%, and unemployment fell marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Woodroffe. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Woodroffe's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Woodroffe SA2's median income among taxpayers is $71,305, with an average of $79,067. This is well above average nationally, and compares to Greater Darwin's median of $66,956 and average of $77,199. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.44% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $77,323 (median) and $85,740 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals personal income ranks at the 79th percentile ($1,012 weekly), while household income sits at the 58th percentile. Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 32.5% of residents (1,113 people), consistent with broader trends across the area showing 36.7% in the same category. High housing costs consume 17.9% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 56th percentile.

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

Dwelling structure within Woodroffe, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 80.6% houses and 19.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Darwin metro's 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Woodroffe lagged that of Darwin metro, at 12.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (44.5%) or rented (42.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Darwin metro average at $1,800, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $360, compared to Darwin metro's $2,100 and $385. Nationally, Woodroffe's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.

Woodroffe has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households dominate at 71.5% of all households, comprising 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% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people matches the Greater Darwin average.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (14.8%) substantially below the SA4 region average of 31.3%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 11.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 47.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (37.1%).

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

Public transport analysis reveals 8 active transport stops operating within Woodroffe comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 27 individual routes, collectively providing 1,501 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 178 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 93%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling. A relatively low 3.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 214 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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

Health data reveals substantial challenges facing Woodroffe, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~2,001 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 7.9% and 7.5% of residents, respectively, while 73.0% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 77.1% across Greater Darwin. Working-age residents show an above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 9.7% of residents aged 65 and over (331 people), which is lower than the 10.8% in Greater Darwin, with national rankings 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 is roughly in line with the wider region's average in terms of cultural diversity, with 85.1% of its population being citizens, 82.1% born in Australia, and 85.4% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Woodroffe is Christianity, which makes up 39.3% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Buddhism, which comprises 2.2% of the population, compared to 3.3% across Greater Darwin.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Woodroffe are Australian, comprising 27.2% of the population, English, comprising 21.7% of the population, and Australian Aboriginal, comprising 12.5% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 7.0%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Filipino is notably overrepresented at 4.2% of Woodroffe (vs 3.8% regionally), Maori at 1.0% (vs 0.6%) and Spanish at 0.5% (vs 0.4%).

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

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