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 11,041 as of February 2026. This is an increase of 1,941 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,100. The growth was inferred from ABS estimated resident population figures: 10,429 in June 2024 and an additional 489 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 21 persons per square kilometer. Woodford-D'Aguilar's 21.3% growth rate since the 2021 census exceeds both national (9.9%) and state averages, making it a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 82.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future population growth is projected to be above median for statistical areas across the nation. By 2041, Woodford-D'Aguilar is expected to grow by 2,586 persons, reflecting a total increase of 17.9% over the 17-year period based on latest annual ERP population numbers.

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 properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 701 homes have been approved, with an additional 54 approved in FY26 so far. Each dwelling has attracted an average of 2.5 new residents per year over these five years, indicating steady demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $285,000. This financial year, the area has seen $6.7 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting its primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Woodford - D'Aguilar has slightly more development activity, 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 the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Woodford - D'Aguilar is forecasted to gain 1,974 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Woodford - D'Aguilar has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified 24 potential impact projects in total. Key initiatives include Ambrose Tilney Park Upgrade, Park Rise Estate, D'Aguilar Highway Rehabilitation (Woodford), and Woodford Youth Detention Centre. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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

Woodford - D'Aguilar has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.2% as of September 2025. Employment growth in 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 4.0%. Workforce participation is lower at 51.2% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. Home working residents make up a moderate 15.6%. Dominant employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

The area has significant specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing (8.0 times the regional level). Professional & technical services are under-represented at 4.3% compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data comparisons. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 7.8%, labour force by 6.5%, reducing unemployment by 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane had employment growth of 3.8% and a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's May-25 forecasts project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these 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, although these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Woodford - D'Aguilar SA2 has incomes below the national average. The median income is $52,423 and the average income stands at $62,277. In comparison, Greater Brisbane has a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Woodford - D'Aguilar SA2 would be approximately $57,618 (median) and $68,449 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household income ranks at the 43rd percentile ($1,632 weekly), while personal income sits at the 27th percentile. Income brackets indicate that the predominant cohort spans 34.2% of locals (3,776 people) in the $1,500 - $2,999 category, similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort also 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Woodford-D'Aguilar's dwelling structures in 2016 comprised 97.3% houses and 2.6% other dwellings. In Brisbane metro, this was 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodford-D'Aguilar stood at 38.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.0% and rented ones at 14.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,742, lower than Brisbane metro's $1,863. Median weekly rent in Woodford-D'Aguilar was $350, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, mortgage repayments averaged $1,863 and rents were $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% of the total. 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%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, 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 primary education (15.1%), secondary education (12.3%), and tertiary education (3.8%).

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 bus services. These are operated by three routes offering a total of 64 weekly passenger trips. Residents have limited access to these stops, averaging 1320 meters from the nearest one. Most residents commute outwards daily. Car is the primary mode of transport, used by 93% of residents. The average vehicle ownership is 2 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 15.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 9 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 2 weekly trips per 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, as assessed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~5,564 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (9.5%) and mental health issues (8.8%), while 66.2% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents show above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.7% (2,175 people), compared to 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 showed lower cultural diversity, with 75.9% citizens, 87.1% born in Australia, and 97.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated at 46.6%. Judaism was slightly overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.1%.

Top ancestry groups were English (32.5%), Australian (31.5%), Scottish (8.2%). German, New Zealand, and Dutch groups showed notable divergences: German at 5.3% vs regional 4.2%, New Zealand at 0.9% vs 1.0%, Dutch at 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, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and close to Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Woodford - D'Aguilar has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (11.9%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (10.3%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 4.7% to 6.0%, while the 5 to 14 age group increased from 10.7% to 12.0%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 16.2% to 12.8%. By 2041, Woodford - D'Aguilar's age composition is expected to shift significantly. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 77%, reaching 1,173 people from 663. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise half of the population growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups.