Woodford - D'Aguilar

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 10,718 as of November 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 1,618 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,100. The increase is inferred from ABS data: an estimated resident population of 10,435 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses totaling 487 after the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 20 persons per square kilometer. Woodford-D'Aguilar's growth rate of 17.8% between the 2021 Census and November 2025 exceeds both national (8.9%) and state averages, indicating significant growth. Interstate migration accounted for approximately 82.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also contributing positively to population increase.

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 years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 (based on 2021 data) are adopted. These state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 2,586 persons, reflecting a total increase of 21.4% over the seventeen-year period.

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 recorded around 140 residential properties granted approval per year. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25701 homes were approved, with an additional 42 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each dwelling accommodates approximately 2.5 new residents annually over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost for new dwellings is $285,000. This financial year, $6.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Woodford - D'Aguilar has slightly more development, with 21.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This is well above the national average, suggesting strong developer confidence in the area.

Recent construction comprises 95.0% detached dwellings and 5.0% medium to high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. The location has approximately 76 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Woodford - D'Aguilar is projected to gain 2,297 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Woodford - D'Aguilar has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects that could affect this region. Notable projects include Ambrose Tilney Park Upgrade, Park Rise Estate, D'Aguilar Highway Rehabilitation (Woodford), and Woodford Youth Detention Centre. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Woodford - D'Aguilar significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Woodford - D'Aguilar's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent with an unemployment rate of 2.2% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 7.8%. There are 4,323 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8%, below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is lower at 46.7% compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

The area specializes in agriculture, forestry & fishing with an employment share eight times the regional level. However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 4.3% compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census data analysis. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 7.8% while labour force grew by 6.5%, reducing the unemployment rate by 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane had employment growth of 3.8% and a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment. State-wide, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs) as of 25-Nov, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, close to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Woodford - D'Aguilar's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 indicates that Woodford - D'Aguilar SA2 had an income below the national average. The median income was $49,138 and the average income stood at $58,788. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's figures showed a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Woodford - D'Aguilar SA2 would be approximately $56,012 (median) and $67,012 (average) as of September 2025. According to census data, household income ranks at the 43rd percentile ($1,632 weekly), while personal income sits at the 27th percentile. Income brackets show that the predominant cohort spans 34.2% of locals (3,665 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which aligns with the metropolitan region where this cohort likewise represents 33.3%. After housing expenses, 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

Woodford - D'Aguilar's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 97.3% houses and 2.6% other dwellings. Brisbane metro had 97.6% houses and 2.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodford - D'Aguilar was 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 $1,715. Median weekly rent in Woodford - D'Aguilar was $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 account for 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 make up 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's university qualification rate is 12.9%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 36.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificates (28.0%). Educational participation is 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.

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. These stops are served by three different routes that together offer 64 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is limited, with residents on average being located 1320 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 9 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 2 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 somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 49% of the total population (~5,262 people) have private health cover, which is relatively low 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. Conversely, 66.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 66.1% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 19.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,054 people), which is lower than the 20.8% in Greater Brisbane. 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 ABS Census 2021, had a cultural diversity index of below average with 75.9% citizens, 87.1% born in Australia, and 97.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion at 46.6%. Judaism, however, showed an overrepresentation at 0.1%, compared to 0.0% across Greater Brisbane.

For ancestry, the top groups were English (32.5%), Australian (31.5%), and Scottish (8.2%). Notable differences existed for German (5.3% vs regional 5.4%), New Zealand (0.9% vs 0.8%), and Dutch (1.5% vs 1.2%).

Woodford - D'Aguilar's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Woodford - D'Aguilar is 39 years, modestly exceeding Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and closely approaching 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 individuals aged 15-24 (10.1%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the age group of 5 to 14 years has increased from 10.7% to 11.8% of the population. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 years has decreased from 16.2% to 13.8%. By 2041, Woodford - D'Aguilar is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. The demographic shift will be led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is expected to grow by 92%, reaching 1,173 from 609 people. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 age group is projected to decrease by 273 residents.