Woodford (NSW)

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

As of Nov 2025, Woodford's population is estimated at around 1,962 people. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 1,953 people, marking a growth of 9 individuals (0.5%). AreaSearch validated this estimate by examining the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and considering 7 new addresses since the Census date. This population density translates to approximately 271 persons per square kilometer. Woodford's growth rate of 0.5% since the census is comparable to that of its SA3 area, which grew by 1.2%. Natural growth contributed about 62.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 using a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median statistical area across the nation, with Woodford expected to expand by 100 persons to reach 2,062 people by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 3.7% over the 17 years.

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

Woodford has received approximately three dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 15 homes. In FY-26 to date, one approval has been recorded. Despite a decrease in population during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average construction cost of new homes is $409,000, which is below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. Compared to Greater Sydney, Woodford's building activity per person is about three-quarters, placing it at the 35th percentile nationally. This suggests limited buyer choices and supports demand for existing dwellings. However, development activity has increased recently.

All new construction in Woodford consists of standalone homes, preserving its low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 484 people. Future projections suggest Woodford will add 73 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Woodford has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

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Employment conditions in Woodford demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Woodford has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.0%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, Woodford has 1,128 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.2% below Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation stands at 62.7%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment industries are health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Notably, Woodford specializes in education & training with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services are under-represented at 5.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population figures. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Woodford's labour force decreased by 2.3% while employment fell by 2.0%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point drop in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6%, labour force grow by 2.9%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Woodford's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows median income in Woodford at $54,796 and average income at $66,454. This compares to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $61,706 (median) and $74,834 (average). Census 2021 income data indicates Woodford's household, family, and personal incomes cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. Distribution shows largest segment is 36.9% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (723 residents), similar to metropolitan region at 30.9%. After housing, 85.7% of income remains for other expenses. Woodford's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Woodford's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.3% houses and 1.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 92.3% houses and 7.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodford stood at 39.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.9% and rented ones at 10.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,997, lower than Sydney metro's $2,033. The median weekly rent figure in Woodford was $420, slightly higher than Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Woodford's mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 75.7% of all households, including 32.9% couples with children, 31.0% couples without children, and 11.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.3%, with lone person households at 23.1% and group households comprising 1.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.4.

Woodford demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Woodford's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. 36.0% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 23.9% in the SA4 region and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 23.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.0% in primary, 7.0% in secondary, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education. Educational facilities may be located outside Woodford's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Woodford has 17 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 21 different routes, facilitating 847 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 275 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency averages 121 trips per day across all routes, which translates to about 49 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Woodford are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Woodford's health indicators show below-average results with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 53%, covering about 1,044 people, which is slightly higher than the average SA2 area. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 10.0% and 8.7% of residents respectively. In comparison, 66.3% of Woodford's residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.1% across Greater Sydney. The area has 19.9% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling 390 people, which is lower than the 24.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors in Woodford are particularly strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Woodford ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Woodford has a lower than average cultural diversity, with 82.2% of its population born in Australia, 93.4% being citizens, and 93.7% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion is Christianity, practiced by 41.1% of Woodford's population. Buddhism, at 1.5%, is proportionally the same as Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups are English (29.4%), Australian (25.5%), and Irish (10.5%). Notably, Hungarian (1.0%) and Welsh (0.8%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.5% and 0.7%, respectively. Russian, at 0.5%, is also slightly overrepresented compared to the region's 0.4%.

Woodford hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Woodford's median age is 44, higher than Greater Sydney's 37 and Australia's 38. The 55-64 age group makes up 17.0% of Woodford's population, compared to Greater Sydney's 12.9%. The 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 9.6%. Nationally, the 55-64 age group comprises 11.2%. Post-2021 Census, the 75-84 age group grew from 4.3% to 5.8%, while the 25-34 cohort declined from 10.7% to 9.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates significant changes in Woodford's age profile. The 75-84 group is projected to grow by 53% (60 people), reaching 174 from 113. Those aged 65 and above are expected to contribute 84% of the population growth, while the 0-4 and 25-34 cohorts are predicted to decrease in size.