Woodford - D'Aguilar
Statistical Area - sa2

Woodford - D'Aguilar lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Woodford-D'Aguilar's population is around 10,708 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,608 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 9,100 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,436 in June 2024 and an additional 483 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 20 persons per square kilometer. Woodford-D'Aguilar's growth rate of 17.7% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.6%). Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 82.3% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied for each age cohort. A significant population increase is forecast, with the area expected to grow by 2,586 persons to 2041 based on latest population numbers, indicating a total increase of 21.5% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Woodford - D'Aguilar was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Woodford - D'Aguilar has recorded approximately 140 residential property approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 701 homes were approved, with an additional 24 approved so far in FY26. Each dwelling has attracted an average of 2.5 new residents annually over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost for new homes is $395,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. This financial year alone, $6.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Woodford - D'Aguilar has seen slightly higher development activity, with 21.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period, offering good buyer choice while maintaining existing property values. This activity is notably higher than the national average, indicating strong developer interest in the area.

Recent construction comprises 95.0% standalone homes and 5.0% medium to high-density housing, preserving the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 76 people per dwelling approval, Woodford - D'Aguilar exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Future projections estimate an addition of 2,307 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Woodford - D'Aguilar has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 45thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include D'Aguilar Highway Rehabilitation (Woodford), Ambrose Tilney Park Upgrade, Park Rise Estate, and Woodford Youth Detention Centre. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Woodford - D'Aguilar demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Woodford - D'Aguilar has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is notably prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.2% as of June 2025.

This rate is below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. There are 4,196 residents employed in the area. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 10.1%. However, workforce participation lags behind Greater Brisbane, at 46.7% compared to 64.5%.

Key employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area has a particularly high concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with levels at 8.0 times the regional average. In contrast, professional & technical services employ only 4.3% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 10.1%, while the labour force grew by 8.3%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate of 1.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4% and a fall in unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that Woodford - D'Aguilar's employment could grow by approximately 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Woodford - D'Aguilar had a median income among taxpayers of $49,138 in the financial year 2022. The average income was $58,788 during this period. Both figures were below the national averages for that year. In Greater Brisbane, the median income was $55,645 and the average was $70,520 in the same period. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $56,012 and the average will be around $67,012, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022. According to census data, household income ranks at the 43rd percentile with an equivalent weekly income of $1,632. Personal income ranks at the 27th percentile. The majority of residents (34.2%, or 3,662 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, which is also dominant in the region with 33.3% occupancy. After accounting for housing costs, 85.2% of income remains for other expenses.

Woodford - D'Aguilar is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

As evaluated in the latest Census, dwelling structures in Woodford - D'Aguilar comprised 97.3% houses and 2.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 97.6% houses and 2.4% other dwellings. Home ownership levels in Woodford - D'Aguilar were at 38.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.0% and rented ones at 14.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,742, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,715. Median weekly rent in Woodford - D'Aguilar was recorded at $350, compared to Brisbane metro's $340. Nationally, Woodford - D'Aguilar's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Woodford - D'Aguilar features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 78.3% of all households, including 32.9% couples with children, 34.0% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.7%, with lone person households at 19.2% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Woodford - D'Aguilar fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates of 12.9% substantially below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 9.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 36.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificates (28.0%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 37.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 15.1% in primary education, 12.3% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education. Woodford - D'Aguilar's 3 schools have combined enrollment reaching 778 students as of the latest data available. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 985) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 2 primary, 1 K-12 school. School places per 100 residents (7.3) fall below the regional average (9.6), with some students likely attending schools in adjacent areas.

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

Woodford-D'Aguilar has 28 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. There are three different bus routes serving these stops, together offering 64 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is limited, with residents usually situated about 1320 meters from their nearest stop.

On average, there are nine bus trips per day across all routes, which translates to roughly two weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Woodford - D'Aguilar is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Woodford - D'Aguilar faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~5,257 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 9.5 and 8.8% of residents respectively, while 66.2% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, comparable to Greater Brisbane's 66.1%. The area has 19.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,052 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 20.8%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Woodford - D'Aguilar is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Woodford-D'Aguilar, as per the Australian Census on 27 August 2016, had a lower-than-average cultural diversity. Its population was predominantly citizens (75.9%) and born in Australia (87.1%), with English being the only language spoken at home for 97.2%. Christianity was the predominant religion (46.6%).

Judaism, however, showed an overrepresentation of 0.1%, compared to none across Greater Brisbane. In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (32.5%), Australian (31.5%), and Scottish (8.2%). Other notable ethnicities with higher representation than regional averages included German (5.3% vs 5.4%), New Zealand (0.9% vs 0.8%), and Dutch (1.5% vs 1.2%).

Woodford - D'Aguilar's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Woodford - D'Aguilar is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and close to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Woodford - D'Aguilar has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (11.8%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (10.1%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the age group 5-14 has increased from 10.7% to 11.8%, while the 25-34 age group has decreased from 16.2% to 13.8%. By 2041, Woodford - D'Aguilar's age composition is projected to change significantly. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 93%, reaching 1,173 people from 609, while the 25-34 age group is predicted to decrease by 271 residents.