Woodberry

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

The population of Woodberry is estimated at 3042 as of February 2026, reflecting an increase of 18 people since the 2021 Census. This increase corresponds to a growth rate of 0.6%. The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch, based on ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and validated new addresses, is 3038. Overseas migration contributed approximately 55% of overall population gains recently. Population density in Woodberry stands at 362 persons per square kilometer as of February 2026.

AreaSearch projects the suburb's population to expand by 42 persons to reach 3084 by 2041, reflecting an increase of 1.2% over the 17-year period. This projection is based on aggregated SA2-level projections and anticipates lower quartile growth for regional areas nationally.

Residential dwelling approval activity has been practically non-existent in Woodberry

Woodberry had fewer than one new dwelling approved annually over five years, with only one approval during this period. This low level of development is typical in rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is constrained by local demand and infrastructure capacity. It's important to note that the small number of approvals can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics on an individual project basis.

Woodberry's construction activity is notably lower than Rest of NSW, with its development pattern also falling well below national averages.

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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Beresfield Industrial Park Expansion, Beresfield Residential Precinct, M1 Pacific Motorway Extension to Raymond Terrace, and Thornton Rail Bridge Duplication. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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

Woodberry's workforce comprises white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. The unemployment rate is 13.2%. As of December 2025, 1,203 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 9.3%, higher than Regional NSW's 3.9%.

Workforce participation stands at 57.0%, below the regional average of 61.3%. Only 9.7% of residents work from home, considering potential Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Key industries are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Manufacturing employment is notably high, at 1.8 times the regional average.

Education & training employs just 4.5% of local workers, below Regional NSW's 9.6%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on resident-to-working population ratio. Over December 2024 to December 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.9%, while employment declined by 3.8%, raising unemployment by 4.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional NSW's 1.2% employment decline and 0.4 percentage point unemployment rise. Jobs and Skills Australia projects national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but sector-specific growth varies significantly. Applying these projections to Woodberry's employment mix suggests local employment should increase 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows that Woodberry suburb has lower incomes compared to national averages. The median income is $50,871 and the average income stands at $59,140. This contrasts with Regional NSW figures of a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year ending June 2023, current estimates for Woodberry would be approximately $55,378 (median) and $64,380 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, incomes in Woodberry fall between the 9th and 12th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income distribution data shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 30.3% of residents (921 people), aligning with Regional NSW where this cohort also represents 29.9%. 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 a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Woodberry's residential structures, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 96.4% houses and 3.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Regional NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodberry was 27.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.2% and rented ones at 34.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodberry was $1,300, lower than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Woodberry was $320, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Woodberry's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,300 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375 at $320.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for 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 Regional 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 disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 5.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (0.5%) and graduate diplomas (0.5%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 39.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (7.6%) and certificates (32.3%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 2.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Woodberry has 30 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 28 different routes that together offer 418 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated excellent with residents typically living 110 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards and cars remain the primary mode of transport at 94%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 9.7% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 59 trips per day, equating to about 13 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, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Multiple health conditions affect both younger and older age groups, with approximately 50% of residents having private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and arthritis were the most prevalent conditions, affecting 11.8% and 11.1% of residents respectively. However, 57.9% of residents reported no medical ailments, lower than the Regional NSW average of 63.3%. The working-age population in Woodberry experiences notable health challenges due to high chronic condition rates. As of a recent date (exact date not specified), 15.5% of Woodberry's residents were aged 65 and over (471 people), lower than Regional NSW's 23.4%. Senior health outcomes in the area align with national rankings, suggesting some challenges exist among this demographic.

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 showed low cultural diversity, with 91.9% born in Australia and 92.5% being citizens. English was spoken at home by 96.3%. Christianity was the dominant religion at 54.1%, slightly lower than Regional NSW's 55.9%.

Ancestry revealed Australian descent at 34.3%, English at 30.8%, and Australian Aboriginal at 10.4% (higher than regional average of 4.6%). Notable ethnic group disparities included Maori at 0.9% (vs regional 0.3%), Samoan at 0.3% (vs 0.1%), and Welsh at 0.6% (vs 0.5%).

Woodberry's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Woodberry's median age is 35 years, which is significantly below the Regional NSW average of 43 and somewhat younger than the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Regional NSW average, Woodberry has an over-representation of the 25-34 cohort (16.7% locally) and an under-representation of the 65-74 year-olds (8.7%). According to the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group grew from 14.4% to 16.7%, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 10.4% to 12.5%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 15.0% to 13.5%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 12.0% to 10.5%. Demographic modeling suggests that Woodberry's age profile will significantly change by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow strongly at 15%, adding 75 residents to reach 584. Meanwhile, both the 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.