Woodberry

Woodberry has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the estimated population of Woodberry as of Nov 2025 is around 3,141. This reflects an increase of 117 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,024. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,052 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional two validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 374 persons per square kilometer. Woodberry's growth rate of 3.9% since the census positions it within 1.2 percentage points of the non-metro area's growth rate of 5.1%, demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 55.00000000000001% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth for Australian non-metropolitan areas, with Woodberry expected to grow by 37 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a reduction of 1.7% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Woodberry is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Woodberry approved 1 new dwelling annually over the past five years, totalling 5. This minimal activity is typical of rural areas with modest housing needs and limited construction due to local demand and infrastructure capacity. Yearly growth figures may vary significantly with such low approval numbers.

Woodberry's development levels are substantially lower than Rest of NSW and below national patterns. Recent development has been exclusively detached dwellings, reflecting the area's rural character with larger properties being typical. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1521 people, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment. With stable or declining population forecasts, Woodberry may face less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Given stable or declining population forecasts, Woodberry may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Woodberry has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified seven major projects potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Beresfield Industrial Park Expansion, Beresfield Residential Precinct, M1 Pacific Motorway Extension to Raymond Terrace (completed Jun 2014), and Thornton Rail Bridge Duplication (commenced Jul 2013). Relevant projects are listed below.

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Employment conditions in Woodberry face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Woodberry's workforce comprises both white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. Its unemployment rate, as of June 2025, is 10.9%, higher than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%.

In that month, 1,229 residents were employed, but workforce participation was lower at 53.0% compared to the regional average of 56.4%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Manufacturing is particularly strong, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level. Conversely, education & training has a limited presence, with only 4.5% of jobs compared to the regional average of 9.6%.

The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels increased by 1.5%, but employment declined by 1.0%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 2.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of NSW's employment decline of 0.1% and unemployment increase of 0.4%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in Sep-22, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Woodberry's employment mix suggests local employment could grow by 6.0% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Woodberry's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2022 was $50,871. The average income stood at $59,140 during the same period. In comparison, Rest of NSW's median and average incomes were $49,459 and $62,998 respectively. Based on a 12.61% growth in wages since financial year 2022, current estimates for Woodberry would be approximately $57,286 (median) and $66,598 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Woodberry fall between the 9th and 12th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 30.3% of locals (951 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 annually, similar to the surrounding region where 29.9% occupy this income range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Woodberry, with only 81.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 11th percentile nationally.

Woodberry is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Woodberry, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.4% houses and 3.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro NSW's 70.5% houses and 29.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodberry stood at 27.7%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (38.2%) or rented (34.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,962 and significantly below the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Woodberry was recorded at $320, substantially lower than Non-Metro NSW's figure of $400 and the national average of $375.

Woodberry has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 72.6% of all households, including 23.5% couples with children, 24.4% couples without children, and 22.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 27.4%, with lone person households at 23.7% and group households comprising 3.6%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Woodberry faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 6.8%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 5.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (0.5%) and graduate diplomas (0.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 7.6% and certificates at 32.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 10.9% in primary, 8.6% in secondary, and 2.9% in tertiary education. Woodberry's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 977 students, serving varied educational conditions (ICSEA: 853). The area has 1 primary, 1 secondary, 1 K-12 school, and 1 specialist school for specific learning needs. It functions as an education hub with 31.1 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 15.5, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Woodberry has 28 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 28 unique routes that together facilitate 541 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 110 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 77 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 19 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Woodberry is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Woodberry faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Approximately half of Woodberry's population (about 1,581 people) has private health cover, lower than Rest of NSW at 55.6%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, impacting 11.8% and 11.1% of residents respectively. However, 57.9% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 64.9% in Rest of NSW. As of 2021, 15.5% of Woodberry's population is aged 65 or over (486 people), lower than the 16.7% in Rest of NSW. The health outcomes among seniors are broadly aligned with the general population's health profile.

The latest Census data sees Woodberry placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Woodberry's population shows low cultural diversity, with 91.9% born in Australia, 92.5% being citizens, and 96.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Woodberry at 54.1%, compared to 47.7% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (34.3%), English (30.8%), and Australian Aboriginal (10.4%).

Notably, Maori (0.9%) and Samoan (0.3%) populations are higher than regional averages, while Welsh (0.6%) is slightly lower.

Woodberry's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Woodberry's median age is 35 years, which is significantly below the Rest of NSW average of 43 and somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, Woodberry has a notably over-represented cohort of 25-34 year-olds (16.5%) and an under-represented group of 65-74 year-olds (8.8%). Following the Census in 2021, the 25 to 34 age group grew from 14.4% to 16.5%, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 10.4% to 12.1%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 12.0% to 10.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Woodberry's age profile will evolve significantly. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow by 14%, adding 73 residents to reach 592. Meanwhile, both the 65 to 74 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.