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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Woodford - D'Aguilar's population is around 11,041 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,941 people (21.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,100 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,429 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 489 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 21 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Woodford - D'Aguilar's 21.3% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 82.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including natural growth and overseas migration, were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts 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 for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; therefore, where utilized, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Anticipating future population dynamics, an above-median population growth of statistical areas across the nation is projected, with the area expected to grow by 2,586 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 17.9% in total 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 around 140 residential properties granted approval per year, with 701 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 61 so far in FY-26. With an average of 2.5 new residents per year for each dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating healthy demand that should support property values, new homes are being built at an average construction cost of $285,000. Additionally, $6.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

Relative to Greater Brisbane, Woodford - D'Aguilar has slightly more development (21.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), balancing buyer choice with support for current property values. This is well above average nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Recent construction comprises 95.0% detached dwellings and 5.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location has approximately 76 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Population forecasts indicate Woodford - D'Aguilar will gain 1,974 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 24 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Ambrose Tilney Park Upgrade, Park Rise Estate, D'Aguilar Highway Rehabilitation (Woodford), and Woodford Youth Detention Centre, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis places Woodford - D'Aguilar well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Woodford - D'Aguilar features a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with the construction sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.6%, and 4.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 4,283 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.5% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation lags significantly (51.0% compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 15.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area has a particular employment specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 8.0 times the regional level. On the other hand, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 4.3% of Woodford - D'Aguilar's workforce compared to 8.9% in Greater Brisbane. The 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, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 4.1% while the labour force increased by 4.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a 0.1 percentage point drop. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Woodford - D'Aguilar. 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 Woodford - D'Aguilar's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Woodford - D'Aguilar SA2 is below the national average, with the median assessed at $52,423 while the average income stands at $62,277. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $57,618 (median) and $68,449 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household income ranks at the 43rd percentile ($1,632 weekly), while personal income sits at the 27th percentile. Income brackets indicate the predominant cohort spans 34.2% of locals (3,776 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort likewise represents 33.3%. After housing, 85.2% of income remains for other expenses.

Woodford - D'Aguilar is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Woodford - D'Aguilar, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 97.3% houses and 2.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Woodford - D'Aguilar was well beyond that of Brisbane metro, at 38.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (47.0%) or rented (14.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Brisbane metro average at $1,742, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $350, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380. Nationally, Woodford - D'Aguilar's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 78.3% of all households, comprising 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% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people is 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 (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, including 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.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 28 active transport stops operating within Woodford - D'Aguilar comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 3 individual routes, collectively providing 64 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 1320 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 2.0 per dwelling, above the regional average. Some 15.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 9 trips per day across all routes, equating 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, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~5,564 people). This compares to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

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% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 19.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,175 people), which is higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 75.9% of its population being citizens, 87.1% born in Australia, and 97.2% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Woodford - D'Aguilar is Christianity, which makes up 46.6% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Woodford - D'Aguilar are English, comprising 32.5% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 26.8%, Australian, comprising 31.5% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 23.2%, and Scottish, comprising 8.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: German is notably overrepresented at 5.3% of Woodford - D'Aguilar (vs 4.2% regionally), New Zealand at 0.9% (vs 1.0%) and Dutch at 1.5% (vs 1.2%).

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

The 39-year median age in Woodford - D'Aguilar is modestly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and very close to the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Woodford - D'Aguilar has a higher concentration of 65 - 74 residents (11.9%) but fewer 15 - 24 year-olds (10.3%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.7% to 6.0% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort increased from 10.7% to 12.0%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 16.2% to 12.8%. By 2041, Woodford - D'Aguilar is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 77% (509 people), reaching 1,173 from 663. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 50% of projected growth. On the other hand, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts.