Woodberry

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

Woodberry's population is estimated at around 3042 as of Feb 2026, reflecting an increase of 18 people since the 2021 Census. This increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3038 following examination of ABS data released in June 2024 and validation of two new addresses since the Census date. Overseas migration contributed approximately 55% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the suburb. Population density is around 362 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for Woodberry's SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to Woodberry for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth for Australian non-metropolitan areas, with Woodberry expected to grow by 46 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of approximately 1.6% 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 has seen minimal residential construction activity over the past five years, with less than one new dwelling approved annually on average. This totals one new dwelling approved in total during this period. Such low development levels are characteristic of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is naturally limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity.

It should be noted that with such low approval numbers, yearly growth figures and relativities can vary considerably based on individual projects. Woodberry's development levels are substantially lower than those in the Rest of NSW region. This activity level is also below national patterns.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that could affect this region. Notable ones are Beresfield Industrial Park Expansion, Beresfield Residential Precinct, M1 Pacific Motorway Extension to Raymond Terrace, and Thornton Rail Bridge Duplication. The following list details those most relevant.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

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.

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

Woodberry has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent. The unemployment rate was 11.5% as of September 2025.

Employment stability has been relative over the past year. According to AreaSearch data aggregation from statistical areas, 1,236 residents were employed in September 2025 with an unemployment rate of 7.7%, higher than Rest of NSW's 3.8%. Workforce participation was lower at 57.2% compared to Rest of NSW's 61.5%. Census data showed that only 9.7% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts may have influenced this figure.

Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Manufacturing stands out with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level. Conversely, education & training employs just 4.5% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 9.6%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels increased by 2.9%, while employment decreased by 0.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 2.6 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw an employment decline of 0.5% and a labour force decline of 0.1%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Woodberry's employment mix indicates a potential local employment increase of 6.0% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

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

Woodberry's income level is lower than average nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb's median income among taxpayers is $50,871 and the average income stands at $59,140. This compares to figures for Rest of NSW which are $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $55,378 (median) and $64,380 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Woodberry all fall between the 9th and 12th percentiles nationally. The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 30.3% of residents (921 people). Housing affordability pressures are severe, 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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.4% houses and 3.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodberry was at 27.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.2% and rented ones at 34.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Woodberry was $320, compared to Non-Metro 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.

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

Family households account for 72.6% of all households, consisting of 23.5% couples with children, 24.4% couples without children, and 22.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 27.4%, with lone person households at 23.7% and group households comprising 3.6% of the total. 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 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%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.6%) and certificates (32.3%).

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

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 of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 28 different routes that together facilitate 418 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these stops is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 110 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward, with cars being the primary mode of transport at 94%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling in Woodberry, which is below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 9.7% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, an average of 59 trips are made daily, equating to approximately 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 assessed by AreaSearch through mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Multiple health conditions affect both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of Woodberry's total population (~1,531 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in Woodberry, impacting 11.8 and 11.1% of residents respectively. However, 57.9% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, lower than the 63.3% across Rest of NSW. Working-age population health challenges are notable due to elevated chronic condition rates. Woodberry has 15.7% of residents aged 65 and over (477 people), lower than the 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, generally aligning with national rankings.

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 was found to be predominantly Australian-born, with 91.9% having been born in Australia and 92.5% being citizens. The majority of residents spoke English only at home, comprising 96.3%. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 54.1% of Woodberry's population, compared to 55.9% across Rest of NSW.

In terms of ancestry, Australians made up 34.3%, followed by English at 30.8%, and Australian Aboriginal at 10.4%, which was significantly higher than the regional average of 4.6%. Notable disparities existed in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Maori were overrepresented at 0.9% compared to 0.3% regionally, Samoan at 0.3% versus 0.1%, and Welsh at 0.6% compared to 0.5%.

Woodberry's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Woodberry's median age is 35 years, which is significantly lower than the Rest of NSW average of 43 years and somewhat younger than the Australian median of 38 years. The 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented in Woodberry at 16.8%, compared to the Rest of NSW average, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 8.7%. According to the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 14.4% to 16.8%, and the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 10.4% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.0% to 10.5%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 15.0% to 13.6%. Demographic modeling indicates that Woodberry's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow by 16%, adding 81 residents to reach a total of 593. Meanwhile, both the 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.