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 10,708 as of Aug 2025. This reflects a growth of 1,608 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 9,100. The increase was inferred from an estimated resident population of 10,436 in June 2024 and an additional 483 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 20 persons per square kilometer. Woodford - D'Aguilar's growth rate of 17.7% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 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, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas with Woodford - D'Aguilar expected to grow by 2,586 persons to 2041, an 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 recorded approximately 83 residential property approvals annually. ABS data from financial years FY20 to FY25 shows 418 homes approved, with 16 more in FY26 as of the given time. Each dwelling built attracted an average of 2.5 new residents yearly between FY20 and FY25. The average construction cost was $395,000 per dwelling during this period.

In FY26, $6.7 million in commercial development approvals were recorded. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Woodford - D'Aguilar had 23.0% more development activity per person over the five-year span, maintaining diverse buyer options and supporting property values. This figure is significantly above the national average, indicating strong developer interest. Recent construction comprised 95.0% standalone homes and 5.0% medium to high-density housing, preserving Woodford - D'Aguilar's traditional low-density character focusing on family homes.

With around 76 people per dwelling approval, it exhibits growth area characteristics. Future projections estimate an addition of 2,307 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are D'Aguilar Highway Rehabilitation (Woodford), Ambrose Tilney Park Upgrade, Park Rise Estate, and Woodford Youth Detention Centre. Below is a list of most relevant projects.

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

Woodford - D'Aguilar has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent.

Unemployment rate was 2.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 10.1%. As of June 2025, 4,196 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9%, below Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Workforce participation is lower at 46.7%. Major employment areas include construction, healthcare & social assistance, and retail trade.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has significantly higher employment levels than the regional average. Professional & technical services employ fewer locals compared to Greater Brisbane. Employment opportunities locally may be limited based on Census data analysis. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 10.1%, labour force grew by 8.3%, reducing unemployment rate by 1.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane had employment growth of 4.4% and a 0.4 percentage point decrease in unemployment. As of Sep-25, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. This compares to national unemployment of 4.5% and national employment growth of 0.26%. Job forecasts from May 2025 suggest national employment will grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across sectors. Applying these projections to Woodford - D'Aguilar's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Woodford - D'Aguilar had a median taxpayer income of $49,138 and an average income of $58,788. These figures are below the national average, with Greater Brisbane having averages of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% up to March 2025, estimated median income is approximately $54,892 and average income is around $65,672. Census data indicates household income ranks at the 43rd percentile ($1,632 weekly), while personal income sits at the 27th percentile. Income analysis reveals that 34.2% of residents (3,662 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which is also dominant in the region with 33.3%. After 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

Woodford-D'Aguilar's dwelling structures, 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%, similar to Brisbane metro's rate. Mortgaged dwellings were 47.0%, rented ones 14.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodford-D'Aguilar was $1,742, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,715. Median weekly rent was $350, slightly above 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 percent of all households, including 32.9 percent couples with children, 34.0 percent couples without children, and 10.3 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 21.7 percent, with lone person households at 19.2 percent and group households comprising 2.6 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6 people.

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 at 12.9%, significantly below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 9.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 36.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 8.8% and certificates at 28.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 37.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 15.1% in primary, 12.3% in secondary, and 3.8% in tertiary education. Woodford - D'Aguilar's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 778 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 985) offering balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 2 primary and 1 K-12 school. School places per 100 residents at 7.3 fall below the regional average of 9.7, indicating some students may attend 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 operating within its area. These stops are serviced by a mix of buses across 3 individual routes. Collectively, these routes provide 64 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 1320 meters from the nearest transport stop. 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 with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 49% of its total population (~5,257 people) has private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 9.5% of residents) and mental health issues (8.8%), with 66.2% declaring themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar 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 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 data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census 2016, showed lower cultural diversity with 75.9% citizens, 87.1% born in Australia, and 97.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 46.6%. Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to 0.0% regionally.

In ancestry, English (32.5%) and Australian (31.5%) were the top groups, followed by Scottish at 8.2%. Notable divergences included German at 5.3% (vs regional 5.4%), New Zealand at 0.9% (vs 0.8%), and Dutch at 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, modestly exceeding Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and closely matching 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 grown from 10.7% to 11.8%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 16.2% to 13.8%. By 2041, Woodford - D'Aguilar's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 75-84 group is projected to grow by 93%, reaching 1,173 people from the current 609. Conversely, the 25-34 group is expected to decrease by 271 residents.