Woodford (Qld)

Woodford lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Woodford's (Qld) population, based on ABS updates and AreaSearch validation, is estimated at 4,295 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 273 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,022. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 4,202 residents following ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 47 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Woodford has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%, outpacing its SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 82.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are used, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts lacking specific splits. Population projections indicate above median growth, expecting the suburb to expand by 1,149 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 33.6% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Woodford among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Woodford averaged approximately 38 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY21-FY25, around 193 homes were approved, with an additional 7 approved in FY26 to date. Each year, about 4 new residents are estimated per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

This demand significantly exceeds new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost of new dwellings is around $395,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY26, there have been approximately $2.5 million in commercial approvals, indicating Woodford's primarily residential nature.

Compared to Greater Brisbane, Woodford has about three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 76th percentile nationally. Recent construction comprises predominantly detached dwellings (97.0%) with a smaller proportion of townhouses or apartments (3.0%), reflecting the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. Currently, Woodford has around 158 people per approval, indicating a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Woodford is projected to grow by approximately 1,443 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Woodford has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely impacting the area: Park Rise Estate, D'Aguilar Highway Rehabilitation (Woodford), Ambrose Tilney Park upgrade, and Woodford Youth Detention Centre. The following details these key projects in order of relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Woodford maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Woodford has a diverse workforce with both white and blue-collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 3.5% and estimated employment growth of 10.7% in the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation.

As of June 2025, there are 1,336 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 0.5% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is significantly lower at 32.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. Construction shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.6% versus the regional average of 8.9%. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population counts. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 10.7%, while labour force grew by 7.9%, reducing unemployment by 2.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane had employment growth of 4.4% and unemployment fell by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall 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 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

Woodford's median taxpayer income was $45,461 and average was $54,389 in financial year 2022. These figures are lower than national averages, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median of $55,645 and average of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth since FY2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $51,821 (median) and $61,998 (average). Census data shows Woodford's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 18th and 28th percentiles nationally. The $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band captures 32.0% of Woodford's community (1,374 individuals), similar to regional levels at 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 27th percentile.

Woodford is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Woodford's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.5% houses and 4.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 97.6% houses and 2.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodford was at 37.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.5% and rented ones at 18.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodford was $1,647, lower than Brisbane metro's $1,715. Median weekly rent in Woodford was $328, compared to Brisbane metro's $340. Nationally, Woodford's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 74.8% of all households, including 27.1% couples with children, 33.9% couples without children, and 12.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 25.2%, with lone person households at 22.3% and group households making up 2.7%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Woodford faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 10.6%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.3%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.3%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 27.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (6.2%) and certificates (21.5%). Educational participation is high, with 50.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: primary (20.4%), secondary (15.2%), and tertiary (5.5%).

Woodford State School serves the area, enrolling 456 students. The school offers integrated K-12 education, providing academic continuity for students. The area's ICSEA score is 959, indicating balanced educational opportunities typical of Australia.

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

The Woodford transport analysis indicates 15 active stops operating within the area, all of which are bus services. These stops are served by three distinct routes that collectively offer 64 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is considered limited, with residents generally located 863 meters from their nearest stop.

The service frequency averages nine trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately four weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Woodford is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Woodford faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across all age groups. Only approximately 49% of Woodford residents have private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most frequent medical issues are arthritis (11.1%) and mental health concerns (9.5%), while 61.6% report having no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's 66.1%. About 17.4% of Woodford residents are aged 65 or over, which is lower than the 20.8% in Greater Brisbane. The health outcomes for seniors align with those of the general population.

Woodford is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Woodford had a cultural diversity level below average, with 58.7% citizens, 86.8% born in Australia, and 97.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 46.5%, compared to 51.2% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups were English (33.9%), Australian (29.4%), and Irish (9.3%).

Notably, German (5.5%) and New Zealand (1.0%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Woodford compared to regional averages of 5.4% and 0.8%, respectively. Dutch ethnicity was also slightly higher at 1.5%.

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

Woodford's median age is 38, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 36 but equal to Australia's 38 years. The 25-34 age group comprises 19.0%, higher than Greater Brisbane, while the 5-14 cohort makes up 8.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 5-14 age group grew from 7.3% to 8.4%. Conversely, the 25-34 group decreased from 22.0% to 19.0%, and the 45-54 group fell from 12.1% to 10.8%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Woodford's age structure. The 75-84 group is projected to grow by 115%, adding 256 people and reaching 480 from 223. Meanwhile, the 25-34 group is expected to decrease by 58 residents.