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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, the population of Woodridge (Qld) was estimated at around 13,969 as of Feb 2026. This reflected an increase of 987 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,982. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 13,902 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2024) and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This equated to a density ratio of 2,991 persons per square kilometer, placing Woodridge in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth of 7.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 6.4%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.0% 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 by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort are applied when utilised. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected. The suburb is projected to increase by 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 of ABS data. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 129 homes were approved, with an additional 5 in FY-26. This results in an average of 5.1 new residents per year for every home built over the past five financial years.

The average construction value of new homes is $324,000. In FY-26, $3.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Woodridge records about 69% of building activity per person and ranks at the 39th percentile nationally, suggesting 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, maintaining the area's suburban identity.

Population forecasts indicate Woodridge will gain 740 residents by 2041, with current development patterns expected to meet this demand.

Woodridge has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects likely impacting 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 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 white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. Its unemployment rate was 13.5% in the past year, showing an estimated employment growth of 9.8%. As of September 2025, 5,141 residents are employed, but the unemployment rate is high at 9.5%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 4.0%.

Workforce participation is lower at 55.9% versus Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. A low 5.9% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and transport, postal & warehousing. Manufacturing has a strong presence with an employment share twice the regional level.

Professional & technical jobs are limited at 3.4%, compared to 8.9% regionally. The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Over the year ending September 2025, employment increased by 9.8% while labour force grew by 2.4%, reducing unemployment by 5.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8%, labour force grow by 3.3%, and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Woodridge's employment mix suggests local employment should rise by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Woodridge had a median income among taxpayers of $40,532. The average income stood at $43,591. This was below the national average. Comparing with Greater Brisbane levels of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $44,549 (median) and $47,911 (average) as of September 2025. Census data from 2021 shows household, family and personal incomes in Woodridge all fall between the 4th percentile nationally. Income profile indicates that 33.3% of population (4,651 individuals) earn within $800 - $1,499 range, differing from regional levels where $1,500 - $2,999 category predominates at 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 78.1% of income remaining, ranking at the 4th percentile nationally.

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

Woodridge's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 60.2% houses and 39.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 70.2% houses and 29.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodridge stood at 18.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 19.5% and rented ones at 62.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,200, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent was $280, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Woodridge's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 make up 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 larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

The area has university qualification rates of 12.7%, significantly lower than the Greater Brisbane 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 held by 36.6% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 8.9% and certificates at 27.7%. Educational participation is 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, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 26 different routes, collectively facilitating 2,049 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 168 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward. The car remains the dominant mode of transport at 87%, while train usage stands at 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 5.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 292 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 32 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Woodridge is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Woodridge faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A variety of health conditions impact both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is extremely low at approximately 44% of Woodridge's total population (~6,213 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.8% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in Woodridge, affecting 9.8% and 8.5% of residents respectively. However, 66.5% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Woodridge has 15.7% of its population aged 65 and over (2,193 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general 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 level of cultural diversity, with 38.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 43.4% born overseas. The predominant religion in Woodridge is Christianity, accounting for 48.0% of the population. However, Islam is overrepresented compared to the Greater Brisbane average, comprising 14.1% of Woodridge's population.

In terms of ancestry, the most represented groups are Other (27.8%), English (19.7%), and Australian (18.2%). Notably, Samoan (3.7%) and Maori (2.8%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Woodridge compared to regional averages.

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 and significantly lower than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Woodridge has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (15.3%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.5%). According to post-2021 Census data, the 75 to 84 age group increased from 4.8% to 6.0% of Woodridge's population, while the 25 to 34 cohort decreased from 14.6% to 13.3%. Demographic modeling projects significant changes in Woodridge's age profile by 2041. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 118%, adding 328 residents, reaching a total of 608. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 67% of the population growth. Meanwhile, declines in population are projected for the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age cohorts.