Woodcroft (NSW)

Woodcroft is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, Woodcroft's population is estimated at around 7,264, reflecting an increase of 667 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 6,597. This change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 7,260 based on ABS ERP data release in Jun 2024 and seven validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 4,298 persons per square kilometer, placing Woodcroft in the top 10% nationally according to AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth of 10.1% since the 2021 Census exceeded both its SA3 area (4.1%) and state averages. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Woodcroft. AreaSearch projections for Woodcroft are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, while areas not covered use NSW State Government's SA2-level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the suburb is projected to increase by 262 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall reduction of 3.3% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Woodcroft, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Woodcroft averaged around 14 new dwelling approvals each year. Between FY21 and FY25, an estimated 74 homes were approved, with a further 7 approved in FY26 so far. Over the past five financial years, an average of just 0.7 new residents arrived per new home built.

This suggests that new construction is matching or outpacing demand, offering buyers more options and enabling population growth. The average value of new dwellings developed was $343,000, below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY26, there have been $657,000 in commercial approvals, demonstrating Woodcroft's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Woodcroft has significantly less development activity, at 62.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

Nationally, Woodcroft's development activity is also below average, reflecting its maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity shows that 76.0% are detached houses and 24.0% townhouses or apartments, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With around 421 people per dwelling approval, Woodcroft indicates a developed market. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Woodcroft may experience less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely influencing this region. Notable ones are Woodcroft Neighbourhood Centre Renewal, Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Stage 2 Expansion, Blacktown City Council WestInvest Program, and Richmond Road Upgrade from M7 to Townson Road. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Woodcroft remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Woodcroft has a highly educated workforce. Professional services are well represented, with an unemployment rate of 5.4%.

Over the past year, estimated employment growth was 6.5%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 4,168 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 1.2% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is at 64.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing.

The area shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 7.5% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 6.5%, while labour force grew by 6.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer further insight into potential future demand within Woodcroft. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Woodcroft's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Woodcroft's median income among taxpayers was $61,454 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $69,224 during the same period. This compares to Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Woodcroft would be approximately $69,203 (median) and $77,953 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household incomes rank exceptionally at the 89th percentile ($2,461 weekly), though personal income ranks lower at the 61st percentile. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 36.1% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,622 residents). This is consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in the same category. The district demonstrates considerable affluence with 37.5% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 14.8% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 89th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Woodcroft is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Woodcroft's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 78.7% houses and 21.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Sydney metro's 78.7% houses and 21.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodcroft was at 28.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.6% and rented ones at 20.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodcroft was $2,275, compared to Sydney metro's $2,167. The median weekly rent figure for Woodcroft was $470, while it was $400 for Sydney metro. Nationally, Woodcroft's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,275 against the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 at $470.

Woodcroft features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 89.6% of all households, including 58.0% couples with children, 20.9% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 10.4%, with lone person households at 8.6% and group households making up 2.1%. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

Educational attainment in Woodcroft aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Woodcroft's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 44.9% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 32.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational pathways account for 23.9%, with advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 13.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.1% in primary, 7.8% in secondary, and 7.2% in tertiary education. Marayong South Public School serves Woodcroft, enrolling 279 students as of a typical Australian school condition (ICSEA: 1018). The area has balanced educational opportunities with one primary-focused school; secondary options are available nearby. Local school capacity is limited at 3.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.7, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Woodcroft has 22 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 11 different routes, together offering 1,221 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent access to these stops, with an average distance of 191 meters to the nearest one.

The service frequency is high, with an average of 174 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 55 weekly trips per individual stop.

Woodcroft's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Woodcroft shows excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 54% (~3,944 people) have private health cover, higher than Greater Sydney's 49.8%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are diabetes (7.9%) and asthma (6.1%). A total of 76.0% declare no medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 73.6%. Woodcroft has 16.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,176 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.2%. Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

Woodcroft is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Woodcroft, one of the country's most culturally diverse areas, has 64.3% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 60.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Woodcroft, with 56.9%. Hinduism stands out with 14.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 14.7%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (25.6%), Filipino (23.3%, significantly higher than the regional average of 6.4%), and Indian (14.1%). Notably, Spanish (1.1%) is overrepresented compared to the region's 0.6%, Maltese is slightly underrepresented at 1.3% versus 1.9%, and Sri Lankan representation is nearly equal at 0.6%.

Woodcroft's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Woodcroft is 38 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Woodcroft has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (13.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.0%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the 75-84 age group has grown from 2.7% to 4.1% of Woodcroft's population, while the 25-34 age group has declined from 14.1% to 13.0%. By 2041, Woodcroft's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 70%, reaching 506 people from 297. The population aged 65 and above is expected to comprise 95% of the total growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 45-54 and 0-4 age groups.