Woodhill (Qld)

Woodhill lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for Woodhill, as of November 2025 its population is estimated at around 1628. This reflects an increase of 397 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1231. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 1536 following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 106 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 126 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's growth rate of 32.3% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 75% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation, with Woodhill expected to expand by 505 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 16.6% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Woodhill when compared nationally

Woodhill recorded approximately 26 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 130 homes were approved, with another 8 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, about 1.6 new residents arrived per year for each new home over these five years.

This indicates a balanced supply and demand market, supporting stable conditions. The average construction cost value of new dwellings was $361,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. In FY-26, $312,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting Woodhill's residential nature. Comparatively, Woodhill has 18.0% less new development per person than Greater Brisbane but ranks among the 96th percentile nationally for development activity, indicating strong developer confidence in the location.

Recent construction comprises 90.0% detached dwellings and 10.0% medium to high-density housing, maintaining Woodhill's traditional low density character focused on family homes. With around 39 people per dwelling approval, Woodhill exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add approximately 270 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Woodhill has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

No changes can influence a region's performance more than alterations to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could potentially impact this area. Key projects include Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area, Salisbury to Beaudesert Passenger Rail, Mount Lindesay Highway Upgrade Program, and Browns Plains To Beaudesert Road Capacity And Safety Improvement Project, with the following list detailing those most likely to be relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Woodhill places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Woodhill has a diverse workforce with both white and blue-collar jobs. The construction sector is notably prominent.

It had an unemployment rate of 0.7% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 5.2%. As of June 2025915 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Workforce participation is high at 71.7%. Key industries include construction, healthcare & social assistance, and manufacturing.

Construction shows strong specialization, with an employment share 2.1 times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance has lower representation at 11.2% compared to the regional average of 16.1%. The area may have limited local employment opportunities, indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.2%, labour force by 5.0%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane had employment growth of 4.4% and a 0.4 percentage point drop in unemployment. 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 Woodhill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Woodhill's median income among taxpayers was $59,810, with an average of $69,819. This is above the national average and compares to Greater Brisbane's median of $55,645 and average of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $68,177 (median) and $79,587 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household incomes rank exceptionally at the 90th percentile ($2,505 weekly). Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 40.3% of residents (656 people), consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 33.3% in the same category. The substantial proportion of high earners (33.6% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout the area. High housing costs consume 16.3% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 89th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Woodhill's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.1% houses and 0.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Brisbane metro had 97.3% houses and 2.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodhill was at 16.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 74.6% and rented ones at 9.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodhill was $2,167, higher than Brisbane metro's $2,000. The median weekly rent figure in Woodhill was $395, compared to Brisbane metro's $390. Nationally, Woodhill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 91.8% of all households, including 54.1% that are couples with children, 26.6% that are couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 8.2%, with lone person households at 6.1% and group households comprising 0.9%. The median household size is 3.4 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.2.

Educational outcomes in Woodhill fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 13.2%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 45.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (34.9%). Educational participation is high at 34.3%, with 13.0% in primary education, 11.1% in secondary education, and 2.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Woodhill State School serves the area, enrolling 167 students as of its last reported figure. The school caters to primary education only, with surrounding areas offering secondary options. Its ICSEA score is 952, indicating typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities.

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

The Woodhill area has two active public transport stops in operation. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with one route operating at each stop. Together, they facilitate 92 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of these services is limited, with residents generally located about 1595 meters away from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 13 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 46 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Woodhill is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Woodhill shows better-than-average health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions among its general population, although higher than national averages for older and at-risk groups. Approximately 55% (~893 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Brisbane's 49.8%.

Mental health issues affect 9.2%, and asthma impacts 8.0% of residents, while 70.7% report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. The area has 10.0% (162 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Brisbane's 11.4%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention compared to the broader population.

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

Woodhill's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 88.8% of its population being citizens, 84.3% born in Australia, and 95.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Woodhill, comprising 47.1% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' category comprised 1.1%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (30.8%), Australian (29.8%), and Scottish (6.9%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: New Zealanders made up 2.2% in Woodhill compared to 1.6% regionally, Russians comprised 0.6% versus 0.3%, and Germans constituted 6.0% against 4.0%.

Woodhill hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Woodhill's median age is 31 years, which is younger than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and significantly below Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Woodhill has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (17.4%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (2.2%). This percentage for the 5-14 age group is notably higher than the national average of 12.2%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 12.3% to 13.4%, while the 75 to 84 age group has risen from 1.2% to 2.2%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 18.2% to 17.4%. By 2041, Woodhill's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 45 to 54 age cohort is expected to grow steadily, increasing by 57 people (28%) from 205 to 263. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 35 to 44 and 25 to 34 age cohorts.