Chart Color Schemes
This analysis uses ABS Statistical Areas Level 2 (SA2) boundaries, which can materially differ from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) even when sharing similar names.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb/locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
est. as @ -- *
ABS ERP | -- people | --
2021 Census | -- people
Curious about local property values? Filter the chart to assess the volume and appreciation (including resales) trends and regional comparisons, or scroll to the map below view this information at an individual property level.
Find a Recent Sale
Sales Detail
Woodridge has an estimated 14,129 residents, up from 12,982 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,147 people, or 8.8%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 77.6% of that increase. That puts 3,026 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
Detail
Demographic assessment from AreaSearch estimates the Woodridge population at approximately 14,129 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,147 people (8.8%) following the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 12,982 people. Such growth derives from the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 14,127 alongside 18 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With 3,025 persons per square kilometer, local density ranks within the upper quartile among areas evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the 8.8% increase post-2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 area (6.7%), positioning Woodridge ahead in regional expansion.
Net overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 77.6% of recent population additions. Projections for each SA2 area utilise ABS/Geoscience Australia data published in 2024 (using 2022 as baseline), transitioning to 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 figures (grounded on 2021 data) for non-covered locations or timeframes beyond 2032. Because state datasets omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch incorporates proportional weighting from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region series (2022 baseline) across respective age groups. Future growth trajectories place the locality in the lower quartile of statistical areas assessed by AreaSearch, with forecasts pointing to a gain of 506 persons by 2041 relative to latest annual ERP statistics, equating to an overall rise of 3.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
137 new dwellings have been approved in Woodridge over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 28 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 82% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
Detail
Residential building authorisations in Woodridge have averaged roughly 27 dwellings per annum, amounting to 137 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. Across this timeframe (from FY-22 to FY-26), local net population intake averaged 5.8 people annually per completed dwelling, creating conditions where demand markedly exceeds construction volume and applying upward pressure on residential pricing. Concurrently, mean construction values stand at $303,000—below regional benchmarks—fostering relatively accessible price points. Commercial planning activity remains subdued, registering $3.4 million in approvals during the ongoing financial year. Building activity per capita in Woodridge reaches approximately 75% of the Greater Brisbane benchmark, ranking in the 19th percentile across the country and restricting options for incoming buyers while bolstering demand across established housing.
This subdued construction footprint mirrors nationwide trends, reflecting an established urban fabric and local development limitations. Approved construction comprises 82.0% detached houses and 18.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving traditional suburban neighbourhoods tailored to family living. Notably, developers are constructing freestanding houses at higher proportions than the existing structural composition (60.0% at Census), underscoring persistent buyer demand for detached properties. With approximately 773 people per approval, the district illustrates a mature residential market. Projections extending to 2041 anticipate a population increase of 504 residents (measured against the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should recent construction volumes continue, future dwelling supply appears sufficient to satisfy expected accommodation requirements, offering balanced market dynamics for purchasers and providing capacity to support demographic growth above base projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Woodridge
Loading development applications…
| Lodged | Address | Description | Type | Distance | Status |
|---|
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Woodridge, worth an estimated $1.01 billion. A further 126 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $28 billion. 28 are already under construction and 45 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
Detail
Urban development, major capital works, and civic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 26 key projects with the potential to influence the district, including the Kuraby Residential Development (Stockland), Northwest Healthcare Centre - Meadowbrook, Logan Central Civic and Community Precinct, and Kuraby Industrial Estate Expansion, with primary developments outlined below.
Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.
INFRASTRUCTURE SEARCH
Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.
Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Logan Central Civic and Community Precinct
A long-term civic renewal program transforming Logan Central into a vibrant cultural heart. Governed by the updated Logan Central Implementation Plan (2023-2028), it delivers key place-based upgrades including the Croydon Road streetscape transformation into a shared pedestrian zone and the Logan Gardens Shared Parkway to improve recreation, active transport, and parklands connectivity.
Kuraby Residential Development
Large-scale master-planned residential community featuring approximately 850 new homes, integrated parks and recreational facilities, retail precinct, and community centre. Includes affordable housing component.
Kuraby Industrial Estate Expansion
Council-led planning to support long-term expansion of industrial land in the Kuraby area through additional warehousing, logistics, light manufacturing and supporting transport infrastructure as part of the City of Logan's economic development strategy. No standalone development approval or construction commencement for a specific industrial estate expansion has been identified.
Kuraby Technology Innovation Hub
No evidence was found that a dedicated Kuraby Technology Innovation Hub has progressed to assessment, approval or construction. Current Queensland Government policy focuses innovation investment through established innovation precincts and programs such as The Precinct and the Queensland Innovation Precincts and Places Strategy rather than a specific Kuraby hub.
Stretton Reserve Estate
Stretton Reserve Estate is a boutique residential subdivision located at 72 Acacia Road in Karawatha, directly adjoining the Karawatha Forest Reserve. The development delivers 30 residential allotments and house-and-land packages with integrated civil infrastructure and road works.
Meadowbrook Shopping Centre Expansion
Proposed expansion of Meadowbrook Shopping Centre to support the growing Logan Health and Education precinct. The concept includes additional retail tenancies and complementary health and medical services integrated with the wider Meadowbrook revitalisation program. As of 2026, the surrounding Loganlea-Meadowbrook precinct is progressing through major government-led infrastructure upgrades, however no confirmed construction commencement for the shopping centre expansion has been identified.
Slacks Creek Recovery Plan
Long-term Logan City Council program restoring the Slacks Creek catchment through riparian rehabilitation, flood resilience improvements, wetland construction, fish passage, water quality initiatives, public open space upgrades and community activation. More than 90,000 native plants have been established along 2.5 km of creek corridor, with ongoing works continuing through the 2023-2028 implementation program.
Kuraby Telecommunications Infrastructure Upgrade
Comprehensive telecommunications infrastructure improvements including fibre optic network expansion, 5G tower installations, and improved digital connectivity for residential and business areas.
4,883 residents of Woodridge are employed, from a labour force of 5,863. Unemployment sits at 16.7%, with participation at 53.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,487, about 88% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
Detail
The local labour market maintains a blend of white and blue collar vocations, featuring prominent industrial and manufacturing sectors alongside an unemployment rate of 16.7%. Employed locals numbered 4,883 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate exceeds Greater Brisbane's 4.3% by 12.4%, highlighting scope for structural recovery. Labour force participation also trails the metropolitan benchmark (53.9% against 70.1% for Greater Brisbane). Census records revealed that 5.9% of workers operated from home, though figures were influenced by pandemic containment measures. Resident employment demonstrates high concentrations across health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and transport, postal & warehousing.
Manufacturing features distinct local specialization, capturing a workforce proportion 2.0 times above the wider metropolitan level. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 3.4% of the Woodridge workforce, lagging the 8.9% observed in Greater Brisbane. Comparisons between resident workers and local employment positions underscore a predominantly residential locality with limited commercial job generation within its borders. An examination of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the recent 12-month period, the local workforce contracted by 2.3% and total employment fell by 3.3%, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. Across Greater Brisbane, by contrast, employment increased by 3.2%, the labour pool expanded by 3.4%, and joblessness edged up 0.1 percentage points. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts from Mar-26 project nationwide employment gains of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral trends against Woodridge's industrial workforce distribution indicates prospective local employment growth of 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (representing an unadjusted industry-weighted model that excludes local population variations).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Woodridge is $1,043 a week (about $54,000 a year), with median personal income at $510 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,885 a year against an average of $45,921. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
Detail
According to AreaSearch ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023, personal earnings across the Woodridge SA2 sit below nationwide averages, showing a median of $42,885 and a mean of $45,921. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded a median income of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Adjusting for an 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated March 2026 estimates of roughly $47,757 (median) and $51,138 (average). In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings all placed between the 4th and 4th percentiles across Australia.
The primary local earnings bracket spans $800 - 1,499, accounting for 33.3% of residents (4,704 people), whereas the metropolitan area concentrates most heavily in the $1,500 - 2,999 band at 33.3%. Severe housing cost pressures leave residents with just 78.1% of income post-shelter expenses, positioning the area in the 4th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Woodridge had 4,240 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 60% detached houses and 1% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 62% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $280 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,200 a month. Rent absorbs 26.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
Detail
Census records indicate that the residential stock in Woodridge consists of 60.2% houses and 39.8% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats), contrasting with Brisbane metro where houses comprise 73.5% and other dwellings represent 26.5%. Full home ownership reaches 18.2%, trailing the metropolitan standard, while mortgaged properties account for 19.5% and rental accommodation represents 62.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment stands at $1,200, below the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, while median weekly rent is $280 compared to $380 regionally. Nationwide comparisons similarly show local mortgage obligations well beneath the $1,863 Australian baseline, with weekly rents tracking below the $375 national benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Woodridge counted 4,240 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,615 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 16% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
Detail
Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, making up 63.3% of local households. This category breaks down into 24.5% couples with children, 21.3% single parent families, and 15.8% couples without children. Non-family dwellings comprise 36.7%, encompassing lone person residences at 30.8% and group households at 5.8%. The local median household size of 2.7 people slightly exceeds the Greater Brisbane baseline of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.7% of adults in Woodridge hold a university qualification, including 8.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 89% of areas nationally. A further 27.7% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,332 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 903 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
Detail
Educational attainment levels present opportunities for targeted development, as higher education qualification rates (12.7%) sit below the Greater Brisbane level of 30.5%. Attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 8.9%, alongside postgraduate qualifications (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Vocational training is well established, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade or applied credentials, including certificates (27.7%) and advanced diplomas (8.9%). Community participation in learning is substantial, with 35.9% of the local population actively undertaking formal education. Enrolments include 12.8% in primary schooling, 11.3% in secondary programs, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Getting around Woodridge means driving: households keep an average of 1.0 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
66.5% of residents in Woodridge report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
Detail
Analysis of mortality data and chronic illness incidence by AreaSearch highlights significant health burdens affecting both older and younger demographics across Woodridge. Private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, encompassing approximately 46% of the population (~6,555 people). This compares to coverage levels of 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary chronic ailments in the community, diagnosed in 8.5% and 9.8% of inhabitants, respectively, while 66.5% of residents reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Elevated chronic disease rates are also evident across the working-age cohort.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 13.9% of the population (1,966 people), below the 15.0% proportion recorded in Greater Brisbane, with senior health indicators generally aligning with broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.4% of Woodridge residents were born overseas and 38.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.7%) and Australian (18.2%). 4.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
Detail
Woodridge displays pronounced cultural diversity, with 43.4% of its residents born overseas and 38.1% speaking a non-English language in their homes. Christianity represents the most widespread faith, accounting for 48.0% of the community. Islam demonstrates the most significant concentration relative to broader averages, comprising 14.1% of residents compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental ancestry, the leading classifications in Woodridge are Other at 27.8% (outstripping the 9.4% regional average), English at 19.7% (below the 26.8% regional figure), and Australian at 18.2% (under the 23.2% metropolitan benchmark). Other specific ethnic groups also demonstrate notable variations: Samoan background accounts for 3.7% locally (compared to 0.9% across the region), Maori represents 2.8% (against 1.1%), and New Zealand ancestry stands at 1.3% (versus 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Woodridge is 33, younger than 88% of areas nationally. 29.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
Detail
Woodridge maintains a comparatively younger age distribution than Greater Brisbane. August 2026 AreaSearch assessments indicate that children and young adults (0 - 24) account for 37.7% of residents, versus 31.8% in Greater Brisbane, whereas mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) represent 19.6% compared to 22.6% regionally. The estimated median age in August 2026 is 33, matching the 2021 Census figure, while remaining lower than the 36 years recorded across Greater Brisbane and the national median of 38 at that Census. Young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) have expanded their local share from 27.5% at the Census to 28.8%.
Demographic modeling to 2041 projects the fastest expansion within retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), adding 808 residents (41%) to total 2,775, alongside anticipated declines across young to middle aged adults and children and young adults.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Woodridge
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 18 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,982 at the 2021 Census → 14,129 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (311061336). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.