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 11,329 as of May 2026, an increase of 2,229 people from the 2021 Census figure of 9,100. This growth reflects an estimated resident population of 10,806 in June 2025 and 550 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 21 persons per square kilometer. Woodford-D'Aguilar's population grew by 24.5% between the 2021 Census and May 2026, exceeding the national average of 9.3%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 80.6% 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. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics project an above median growth for statistical areas across the nation, with Woodford-D'Aguilar expected to grow by 2,297 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 15.7% over the 16 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 properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 701 homes were approved, with an additional 103 approved so far in FY26. On average, each dwelling has accommodated 2.5 new residents per year over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes during this period was $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 experienced slightly higher development activity, with 19.0% more approvals per person over the five-year period, balancing buyer choice while supporting current property values. This is notably above the national average, indicating 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, suggesting an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Woodford - D'Aguilar is projected to gain 1,774 residents by 2041. With 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 emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects likely to impact the area. 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 places Woodford - D'Aguilar well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Woodford - D'Aguilar had as of December 2025 an unemployment rate of 2.6% with a 4.1% employment growth over the past year. The area's workforce participation was 49.0%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. A moderate 15.6% of residents worked from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns.

Dominant employment sectors were construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Agriculture, forestry & fishing had an employment share 8.0 times the regional level, while professional & technical was under-represented at 4.3% compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census data. Over December 2024 to December 2025, employment increased by 4.1% and labour force by 4.2%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points.

In contrast, Greater Brisbane had employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between sectors. 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, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that the median income in Woodford - D'Aguilar SA2 is $52,423. The average income stands at $62,277. In Greater Brisbane, the median income is $58,236 and the average is $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Woodford - D'Aguilar SA2 would be approximately $58,378 (median) and $69,352 (average) as of March 2026. 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 34.2% of locals (3,874 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 category, similar to Greater Brisbane where this cohort represents 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Woodford - D'Aguilar's dwelling structure 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 and the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Woodford - D'Aguilar was $350, compared to Brisbane metro's $380 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 21.7%, with lone person households at 19.2% and group households making up 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, including 15.1% in primary, 12.3% in secondary, and 3.8% in tertiary education.

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

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 area's transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically located 1320 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation at 93%. On average, there are 2 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 15.6% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. The 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. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~5,709 people), compared 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 completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 18.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,136 people), which is higher than the 15.1% 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, as per the 2016 Census, had a cultural diversity index of 75.9%, with 87.1% born in Australia and 97.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 46.6%. Judaism's representation was 0.1%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (32.5%), Australian (31.5%), and Scottish (8.2%). Notably, German (5.3%) and Dutch (1.5%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 4.2% and 1.2%, respectively. New Zealand's representation was slightly lower at 0.9%.

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 years and closely matching Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Woodford - D'Aguilar has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (11.4%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (10.6%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 4.7% to 5.8%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 16.2% to 13.6%. By 2041, Woodford - D'Aguilar is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. Notably, the 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 75%, reaching 1,153 from 660. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above contributing to 50% of projected growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups.