Woodridge (Qld)

Woodridge 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 November 2025, the population of the Woodridge (Qld) statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 13,966 people. This reflects an increase of 984 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,982 people in the area. The change was inferred from the resident population of 13,902, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), and an additional 18 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,990 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Woodridge (Qld) (SA2)'s growth rate of 7.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 6.4%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 74.0% 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 by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected for the Woodridge (Qld) (SA2), with an expected increase of 807 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 5.3% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Woodridge when compared nationally

Woodridge experienced approximately 25 dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 129 homes were approved, with an additional 5 in FY-26. This results in about 436 people per approval.

The average new residents per year for every home built over the past five financial years was 5.1. Residential construction activity in Woodridge is around 69% of Greater Brisbane's and places it at the 39th percentile nationally, indicating limited buyer options but strong demand for established properties. New development consists of 81.0% detached houses and 19.0% medium and high-density housing. Population forecasts suggest Woodridge will gain 743 residents by 2041.

Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

Woodridge 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 26 projects that could affect the region. Notable projects include Stockland's Kuraby Residential Development, Northwest Healthcare Centre - Meadowbrook, Logan Central Civic and Community Precinct, and Kuraby Industrial Estate Expansion. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Woodridge faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Woodridge has a balanced workforce comprising both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent.

The unemployment rate was 13.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 9.8%. As of September 2025, 5,141 residents are employed, but the unemployment rate is 9.5% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation lags at 46.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and transport, postal & warehousing.

Manufacturing has a particularly strong presence, with an employment share twice the regional level. However, professional & technical services have limited representation, at 3.4% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between the Census working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 9.8%, while the labour force grew by 2.4%, reducing the unemployment rate by 5.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8%, with a 3.3% growth in labour force and a 0.5 percentage point decrease in unemployment. State-level data from November 25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Woodridge's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates Woodridge had a median taxpayer income of $40,532 and an average of $43,591. These figures are below the national averages of $58,236 and $72,799 in Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated median and average incomes for Woodridge as of September 2025 are approximately $44,549 and $47,911 respectively. Census 2021 data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Woodridge fall between the 4th and 4th percentiles nationally. In Woodridge, 33.3% of individuals earn within the $800 - $1,499 range, differing from regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is predominant at 33.3%. Income remaining after housing costs in Woodridge ranks at the 4th percentile with only 78.1% of income left.

Woodridge displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Woodridge's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 60.2% houses and 39.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Brisbane metro's 77.9% houses and 22.2% other dwellings. Woodridge's home ownership rate was 18.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 19.5% and rented ones at 62.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,200, significantly lower than Brisbane metro's $1,638. The median weekly rent figure was $280, compared to Brisbane metro's $320. Nationally, Woodridge's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,200 against Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially lower at $280 compared to the national figure of $375.

Woodridge features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 63.3% of all households, including 24.5% couples with children, 15.8% couples without children, and 21.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 36.7%, with lone person households at 30.8% and group households comprising 5.8%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.8.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 12.7%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (27.7%). Educational participation is high, with 35.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 12.8% in primary, 11.3% in secondary, and 3.6% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 35.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.8% in primary education, 11.3% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Woodridge has 64 active public transport stops, serving a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 26 different routes, facilitating a total of 2,049 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 168 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility.

Across all routes, there are an average of 292 daily trips, which amounts to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Woodridge is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Woodridge faces significant health challenges with a considerably higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to average, particularly among older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover in Woodridge is extremely low at approximately 44% (6,212 people), compared to 49.7% across Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.8% and 8.5% of residents respectively, while 66.5% reported being completely clear of medical ailments compared to 68.5% in Greater Brisbane.

The area has 15.0% (2,094 people) of residents aged 65 and over, with health outcomes among seniors requiring more attention than the broader population.

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

Woodridge has a high cultural diversity, with 38.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 43.4% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 48.0%. Islam is overrepresented at 14.1%, higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 7.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (27.8%), English (19.7%), and Australian (18.2%). Samoan (3.7%) and Maori (2.8%) are notably overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.4% and 2.2%, respectively. New Zealand's representation is slightly lower at 1.3% versus the region's 1.4%.

Woodridge's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Woodridge's median age is 33 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Woodridge has a higher concentration of residents aged 5-14 (15.4%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.7%). According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has grown from 4.8% to 5.6%, while the proportion of residents aged 45-54 has declined from 11.3% to 10.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Woodridge's age profile will evolve significantly. The number of residents aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 129%, adding 342 residents to reach a total of 608. This growth will be driven primarily by residents aged 65 and older, who represent 67% of anticipated population growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the cohorts aged 5-14 and 0-4 years.