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Population
Woodford has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch
As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Woodford (NSW) is around 1,924. This figure reflects a decrease from the 2021 Census count of 1,953 people, marking a reduction of 29 individuals or approximately 1.5%. The latest estimate was derived by AreaSearch following analysis of the ABS's ERP data release in June 2025 and validation of seven new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 266 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial space per person and potential for further development. Recent population growth in Woodford was predominantly driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 62% to overall population increases.
AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each 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 from 2022, using a base year of 2021, are utilized. Examining future trends up to the year 2041, lower quartile growth is anticipated for national statistical areas. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Woodford's population is expected to expand by 85 persons over this period, reflecting an increase of approximately 4.4% in total.
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Development
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 3 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 17 homes. As of FY-26, 5 approvals have been recorded. Despite a population decline during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. The average construction cost value for new homes is $409,000.
Additionally, commercial development approvals worth $257,000 have been recorded in the current financial year, indicating Woodford's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Woodford has 12.0% less new development per person and ranks among the 16th percentile nationally for buyer options, suggesting limited choices while demand for established homes strengthens. This lower-than-average level reflects the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, maintaining Woodford's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.
The estimated population per dwelling approval is 975 people. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Woodford is expected to grow by 85 residents by 2041. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.
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Development applications around Woodford (NSW)
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Infrastructure
Woodford has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally
No infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified zero projects impacting this region. Notable initiatives include Regional NSW Road Network Safety Improvements, Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, Sydney Metro Program, and Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet).
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Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Transmission Project
Australia's first competitively sourced Renewable Energy Zone transmission project, delivering 90km of 500kV and 150km of 330kV transmission lines along with energy hubs at Merotherie and Elong Elong, and a new switching station at Barigan Creek. ACEREZ (ACCIONA, COBRA, Endeavour Energy) reached financial close in April 2025 and commenced construction in June 2025, with energisation targeted from 2028. The project will initially unlock 4.5 GW of new network capacity, rising to 6 GW by 2038, enough to power more than 2 million homes. Two workforce accommodation facilities (1,200-bed at Merotherie and 600-bed at Cassilis) support construction. The project is expected to attract up to $25 billion in private investment into the region and support around 1,850 direct construction jobs at peak.
Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy
Comprehensive NSW state planning reforms designed to increase housing density in well-located areas. The policy mandates mid-rise apartment buildings (3-6 storeys) and low-rise multi-dwelling housing (terraces, townhouses, and dual occupancies) within 800m of 171 high-frequency transport hubs and town centres. As of May 2026, the policy is fully operational following the phased rollout of dual occupancy provisions in July 2024 and mid-rise apartment provisions in early 2025. Recent updates include refined floor space ratios (FSR) and non-refusal standards to streamline local council assessments.
Sydney Metro Program
Australia's largest public transport program, comprising multiple metro lines across Greater Sydney. The M1 City and Southwest line is operating to Sydenham, while the Sydenham to Bankstown conversion is in final testing with weekend closures scheduled from May to July 2026 as the project moves toward trial running and a second-half 2026 opening. Sydney Metro West is a 24 kilometre underground line between Westmead and Hunter Street targeting a 2032 opening, with confirmed stations at Westmead, Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, North Strathfield, Burwood North, Five Dock, The Bays, Pyrmont and Hunter Street. Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport is under construction between St Marys, the new Western Sydney International Airport and Bradfield, with the objective of opening when the airport starts passenger services.
Enabling Infrastructure for Hydrogen Production
A national program to coordinate and deploy the enabling infrastructure required to support large-scale renewable hydrogen production across Australia. Building on the 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy and the National Hydrogen Infrastructure Assessment (NHIA), the program aligns electricity transmission, water supply, transport corridors, port and storage infrastructure with Renewable Energy Zones and prospective hydrogen hubs (Bell Bay, Darwin, Eyre Peninsula, Gladstone, Latrobe Valley, Hunter Valley, Pilbara). Two key federal mechanisms underpin delivery. The Hydrogen Headstart program provides up to 4 billion AUD in long-term revenue support via production credits, with Round 2 (2 billion AUD administered by ARENA) opening for Expressions of Interest in October 2025 with EOIs closing 8 December 2025. The Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive (HPTI), legislated through the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Act 2025 which received Royal Assent on 14 February 2025, provides an uncapped refundable tax offset of 2 AUD per kilogram of eligible renewable hydrogen for up to 10 years between 1 July 2027 and 30 June 2040 for projects reaching final investment decision by 2030. The HPTI is jointly administered by the ATO and Clean Energy Regulator and requires certification under the Guarantee of Origin scheme. Round 1 of Hydrogen Headstart shortlisted six projects representing more than 3.5 GW of electrolyser capacity, with 814 million AUD ultimately awarded.
Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet)
The Mariyung Fleet is a 610-carriage double-deck electric train fleet (D sets) replacing the ageing V-set and Oscar fleets across the NSW intercity network. Delivered by the RailConnect NSW consortium (UGL, Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia), the trains feature wider 2x2 seating with arm rests, tray tables and cup holders, charging ports, dedicated luggage, pram and bicycle spaces, accessible toilets, dedicated wheelchair spaces, CCTV, digital information screens and Automatic Selective Door Operation. The fleet operates in 4, 6, 8 or 10-car formations. Passenger services commenced on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line on 3 December 2024, on the Blue Mountains Line on 13 October 2025, and on the South Coast Line on 14 April 2026. The South Coast Line rollout begins with seven 4 and 6-car sets, scaling to 16 trains by 2027 with 8-car sets later in 2026 and 10-car configurations in 2027. The project includes the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility (operated by UGL on a 15-year contract) and extensive corridor upgrades including platform extensions, signalling modifications, balise installation and overhead wiring works.
NSW Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) Program
NSW is delivering five Renewable Energy Zones (Central-West Orana, New England, South West, Hunter-Central Coast, and Illawarra) to coordinate wind and solar generation, storage, and high-voltage transmission. Led by EnergyCo NSW under the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, the program targets at least 12 GW of new renewable generation and 2 GW of long-duration storage by 2030. Major construction of the first REZ (Central-West Orana) transmission project began in June 2025, involving 90km of 500kV and 150km of 330kV lines. As of February 2026, the project reached a milestone with the Australian Energy Regulator's final decision on network revenue determinations, and significant progress has been made on temporary worker accommodation and road upgrades between the Port of Newcastle and the Central-West Orana region.
Bulk Water Supply Security
Nationwide program led by the National Water Grid Authority to improve bulk water security and reliability for non-potable and productive uses. Activities include strategic planning, science and business cases, and funding of state and territory projects such as storages, pipelines, dam upgrades, recycled water and efficiency upgrades to build drought resilience and support regional communities, industry and the environment.
NSW Heavy Vehicle Rest Stops Program (TfNSW)
Statewide Transport for NSW program to increase and upgrade heavy vehicle rest stopping across NSW. Works include minor upgrades under the $11.9m Heavy Vehicle Rest Stop Minor Works Program (e.g. new green reflector sites and amenity/signage improvements), early works on new and upgraded formal rest areas in regional NSW, and planning and site confirmation for a major new dedicated rest area in Western Sydney. The program aims to reduce fatigue, improve safety and productivity on key freight routes, and respond to industry feedback collected since 2022.
Employment
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 was 1.9% as of AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of December 2025, Woodford had 1,073 residents employed with an unemployment rate of 2.2%, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%.
Workforce participation stood at 66.7%, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census responses indicated that 43.0% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment among Woodford residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Notably, the area had a high specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.9 times higher than the regional level.
Conversely, professional & technical services employed only 5.9% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The predominantly residential nature of Woodford suggests limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in May-25, Woodford's labour force decreased by 5.1% and employment declined by 4.6%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 0.5 percentage points. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.
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Income
The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment
AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023. Woodford's median taxpayer income was $54,796, with an average of $66,454. Nationally, the averages were $60,817 and $83,003 respectively for Greater Sydney. With a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since June 2023, estimated median and average incomes in Woodford as of March 2026 would be approximately $60,451 and $73,312 respectively. The 2021 Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Woodford at the 58th percentile nationally. Income distribution reveals that 36.9% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually. After housing costs, 85.7% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.
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Housing
Woodford is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Woodford's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.3% houses and 1.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodford was 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 $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Woodford was $420, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Woodford's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,997 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $420 compared to the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Household Composition
Woodford has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households account for 75.7 percent of all households, including 32.9 percent couples with children, 31.0 percent couples without children, and 11.0 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 24.3 percent, with lone person households at 23.1 percent and group households making up 1.5 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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Local Schools & Education
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 high. Among residents aged 15+, 36.0% have university qualifications, surpassing the SA4 region's 23.9% and Australia's 30.4%. The area's educational advantage is evident in its higher education participation: 20.8% hold bachelor degrees, 10.6% postgraduate qualifications, and 4.6% graduate diplomas. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (23.9%).
Educational participation is high, with 26.8% currently enrolled in formal education: 8.0% in primary, 7.0% in secondary, and 5.6% in tertiary education.
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Schools Detail
Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Woodford has 20 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 22 different routes, collectively facilitating 960 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average situated 275 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward; car remains the primary mode at 93%, while train usage stands at 6%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.6, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 43% of residents work from home, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Service frequency averages 137 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 48 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
The level of general health in Woodford is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions
Woodford demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions.
The rate of private health cover is approximately 53% of the total population (~1,023 people), leading that of the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Mental health issues impact 10.0% and asthma impacts 8.7% of residents. 66.3% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 21.0% of residents aged 65 and over (404 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, ranking nationally even higher than the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
Woodford ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Woodford's population was found to be predominantly Australian-born, with 82.2% having been born in Australia, and predominantly citizens, with 93.4% holding citizenship. The majority of residents spoke English at home, at a rate of 93.7%. Christianity was the most prevalent religion, comprising 41.1% of Woodford's population.
However, Buddhism was overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 1.5% versus 4.1%. In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (29.4%), Australian (25.5%), and Irish (10.5%). Notably, Hungarian ancestry was overrepresented at 1.0%, Welsh at 0.8%, and Russian at 0.5% compared to regional averages.
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Age
Woodford hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average
Woodford's median age is 44, surpassing Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and significantly exceeding the national norm of 38. The 55-64 age group comprises 16.3%, notably higher than Greater Sydney's percentage and well above the national average of 11.2%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 9.8%. Post-2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group grew from 4.3% to 6.4%, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 11.1% to 12.2%. However, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 17.3% to 16.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant shifts in Woodford's age profile. The 75 to 84 group is expected to grow by 42%, reaching 175 from 123. Those aged 65 and above will comprise 79% of projected population growth. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.