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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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Woodroffe has an estimated 3,538 residents, up from 3,175 at the 2021 Census — a change of 363 people, or 11.4%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years, faster than 75% of areas nationally. Natural increase accounts for 74.0% of that increase. That puts 2,211 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Woodroffe has an estimated count of approximately 3,538 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 363 people (11.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the tally was 3,175 people. This demographic movement was calculated from the 3,538 resident benchmark determined by AreaSearch through the ABS ERP release of June 2025 in conjunction with ongoing address tracking. Consequently, the suburb of Woodroffe exhibits a population density of 2,211 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national benchmarks evaluated by AreaSearch.
Moreover, the suburb of Woodroffe outpaced the 9.5% nationwide benchmark with its 11.4% increase since the 2021 census, positioning it among the region's top growth performers. The upward trajectory was largely underpinned by natural increase, which generated around 74.0% of recent population additions. Long-term modelling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia SA2 figures pegged to a 2022 baseline. Where SA2 coverage is absent, and for projections extending past 2032, cohort-specific trajectories from the 2023 Greater Capital Region ABS series (anchored in 2022) are utilized. Looking ahead, the suburb of Woodroffe is anticipated to record gains surpassing the national median, climbing by 527 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections and delivering an overall rise of 14.9% across the 16 years.
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Residential construction in Woodroffe remains minimal, with only 2 approvals logged across a five-year timeframe. Such subdued volume highlights an established urban setting constrained by scarce vacant land. From a buyer perspective, this constrained pipeline tends to underpin property valuations while focusing market demand onto existing stock. Building activity in Woodroffe trails Greater Darwin by a considerable margin. Constrained additions of newly built homes generally bolster demand and pricing across the existing residential market. This pace also falls behind national averages, underscoring the locality's built-out status alongside potential planning boundaries.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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Infrastructure upgrades, planning programs, and major civil works play a vital role in local area dynamics. Currently, no major initiatives have been identified by AreaSearch with likely direct impact on the area. Regional projects of note include the Darwin to Palmerston Mass Transit Corridor, Hudson Creek Power Station, Marine Industry Park, and Darwin Corporate Park, as outlined in the project summary.
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Marine Industry Park
Marine and offshore industries servicing hub at East Arm, Darwin. Stage 1 planning approval is secured for a purpose-built industrial subdivision near the new Darwin Ship Lift, with expressions of interest open for serviced lots. Existing common-user facilities include an all-tide barge ramp (first point of entry) and a secure hardstand supporting storage and fabrication activities.
Enabling Digital Health Services for Regional and Remote Australia
A national digital infrastructure program under the Digital Health Blueprint 2023-2033 designed to provide equitable healthcare access for regional and remote Australians. The initiative is currently rolling out the 'Share by Default' legislative framework, which mandates the uploading of pathology and diagnostic imaging reports to My Health Record starting July 2026. Current 2026 milestones include the launch of the Digital Health Implementer Hub to accelerate software conformance and the implementation of the National Allied Health Digital Uplift Plan to integrate allied health practitioners into the national digital ecosystem.
Australia-Asia PowerLink (AAPowerLink)
SunCable's AAPowerLink is a large renewable generation, battery storage and HVDC transmission project in the Northern Territory. The project has major environmental approvals from the Northern Territory and Australian governments, conditional Singapore approval to import 1.75 GW from 2035, Indonesian subsea permits, a Singapore-Australia cross-border electricity trade framework and a 70-year Indigenous Land Use Agreement for Powell Creek. It is being staged to supply industrial customers in the Barkly region from the late 2020s, Darwin from the early 2030s, and Southeast Asia from the mid-2030s, with final investment decision targeted for 2027.
Desert Springs Octopus Renewable Energy Program
Majority Indigenous-owned developer pursuing a near-term pipeline of grid-connected solar and battery projects along the Darwin-Katherine Electricity System, with potential to expand into wind and green hydrogen. Partnership includes Octopus Australia with Larrakia Nation and Jawoyn Association to deliver utility-scale renewable energy and community benefit sharing.
Darwin Renewable Energy Hub
Northern Territory Government proposal to co-locate up to six utility-scale solar farms (total 180-210 MW) with a battery energy storage system on 940 ha of Crown Land west of Finn Road, feeding the Darwin-Katherine grid. Site identified for industry in regional land use plans; consultation held to February 28, 2025 and environmental assessment processes are underway.
National EV Charging Network (Highway Fast Charging)
Partnership between the Australian Government and NRMA to deliver a backbone EV fast charging network on national highways. Program funds and co-funds 117 DC fast charging sites at roughly 150 km intervals to connect all capital cities and regional routes, reducing range anxiety and supporting EV uptake.
Telstra InfraCo Intercity Fibre Network
Telstra InfraCo's national intercity fibre network project delivering nearly 14,000km of ultra-high capacity, low-latency fibre connecting all mainland capital cities. The $1.6 billion investment includes dual fibre paths (express and foundation routes) supporting speeds up to 80 Tbps. First route Sydney-Canberra went live June 2025, with completion of all routes by end of FY27. Supports AI, data centers, hyperscalers and next-generation digital infrastructure across Australia.
Network Optimisation Program - Roads
A national program concept focused on improving congestion and reliability on urban road networks by using low-cost operational measures and technology (e.g., signal timing, intersection treatments, incident management) to optimise existing capacity across major city corridors.
1,853 residents of Woodroffe are employed, from a labour force of 1,988. Unemployment sits at 6.8%, with participation at 73.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,696, about 76% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour profile in Woodroffe spans a diverse mix of blue and white-collar occupations alongside solid participation across essential services, featuring a 6.8% unemployment rate and 0.6% job growth over the preceding year via AreaSearch statistical aggregation. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,853, while joblessness exceeded the 3.5% Greater Darwin benchmark by 3.3% and the labour participation rate matched the regional level of 72.9%. In addition, Census records indicate that merely 3.5% of workers operated from home, a figure potentially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Primary employment sectors for the local workforce include public administration & safety, construction, and health care & social assistance.
Building and construction displays noticeable concentration locally, capturing 1.3 times the regional proportion of jobs. Conversely, health care & social assistance remains comparatively low, engaging 10.6% of local workers versus 14.2% across Greater Darwin. Given the area's predominantly residential character, local job generation remains limited when comparing resident workers against jobs located within the boundary. SALM and ABS data compiled by AreaSearch for the 12 months leading to March 2026 reveals a 0.6% gain in employment alongside a 0.8% rise in the labour pool, driving a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Over the same timeframe across Greater Darwin, employment grew 0.4%, the labour force expanded 0.8%, and unemployment climbed 0.3 percentage points. Forward-looking employment trends can be gauged using Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts from Mar-26 mapped across local workforce demographics. While nationwide projections indicate gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector trajectories vary widely. Weighting these forecasts against the local industry baseline suggests Woodroffe's employment base could expand by 5.9% across five years and 12.4% across ten years, representing a simple illustrative extrapolation without local population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Woodroffe is $1,891 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,012 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,672 a year against an average of $76,994. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch, taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Woodroffe stand well above the national norm. The median taxable income sits at $69,672 while the average reaches $76,994, contrasting with Greater Darwin benchmarks of $66,956 and $77,199 respectively. Accounting for 9.41% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 are roughly $76,228 for median earnings and $84,239 for average earnings. According to Census 2021 metrics, individual earnings rank in the 79th percentile ($1,012 weekly), while household figures sit at the 58th percentile.
Furthermore, 32.5% of residents (1,149 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, closely tracking the 36.7% proportion seen regionally. Accommodation outlays account for 17.9% of income, with overall earning capacity maintaining disposable income at the 56th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Woodroffe had 1,100 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 0% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Woodroffe at the recent Census was distributed between 80.6% standalone houses and 19.5% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached and attached formats), differing from Darwin metro where standalone houses constituted 63.5% and other dwellings made up 36.5%. Outright home ownership trailed metropolitan levels at 12.7%, with 44.5% of homes carrying a mortgage and 42.8% being rented. Median mortgage commitments were lower than Darwin metro at $1,800 monthly compared to $2,100, while median rents stood at $360 weekly versus $385. Compared to Australia-wide figures, local mortgage servicing sits beneath the $1,863 national average, and rental payments remain below the $375 benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Woodroffe counted 1,100 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,226 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the bulk of living arrangements at 71.5%, comprising couples with children (31.7%), couples without children (21.3%), and single parent families (16.7%). Non-family households account for 28.5% of dwellings, including lone person households at 24.5% and group households at 3.6%. The typical household size sits at 2.6 people, in line with Greater Darwin.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.8% of adults in Woodroffe hold a university qualification, including 11.2% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 37.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 503 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 923 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment poses a key structural hurdle locally, with university-level qualifications held by 14.8% of residents compared to 31.3% across the wider SA4 region, highlighting opportunities for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees form the primary credential at 11.2%, with postgraduate qualifications at 1.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Technical and vocational training remains prominent, as 47.0% of persons aged 15+ hold vocational credentials, split between advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (37.1%). Participation across educational institutions is substantial, with 35.9% of the local population engaged in formal study. This cohort includes 13.6% attending primary education, 9.6% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.4% in tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Woodroffe means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Woodroffe includes 4 active stops providing bus services. A total of 6 routes service these locations, generating 586 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favourable, with residents situated an average of 262 meters from a stop. Commuter travel is predominantly outward-bound in private vehicles, with driving accounting for 93% of journeys. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles, while 3.5% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 influences. Transit schedules deliver an average of 83 daily trips across the entire network, representing roughly 146 weekly departures per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.0% of residents in Woodroffe report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 78% of areas nationally. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch indicate notable challenges across Woodroffe regarding chronic illness rates and mortality, with health conditions apparent in younger as well as older demographics, while private medical coverage remains elevated at around 57% of residents (~2,023 people). Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments, affecting 7.9% and 7.5% of the community respectively, while 73.0% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 77.1% regionally in Greater Darwin. Chronic illnesses are elevated among working-age cohorts. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 9.5% of residents (336 people), below the 10.7% regional mark in Greater Darwin, with national incidence metrics tracking even higher than the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Woodroffe is largely Australian-born, at 82.1% of residents, with 14.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.2%) and English (21.7%). 12.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Woodroffe aligns closely with regional patterns in cultural background, recorded at 85.1% Australian citizenship, 82.1% born in Australia, and 85.4% speaking solely English at home. Christianity represents the leading faith at 39.3% of residents. The most distinct divergence appears in Buddhism, representing 2.2% of the local population versus 3.3% across Greater Darwin. Regarding ancestral heritage, the three most common origins are Australian at 27.2%, English at 21.7%, and Australian Aboriginal at 12.5%, notably surpassing the regional benchmark of 7.0%. Further demographic variations include Filipino representation at 4.2% (compared to 3.8% across the region), Maori at 1.0% (vs 0.6%), and Spanish at 0.5% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Woodroffe is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 28.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Woodroffe represents an established family community. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate 36.3% of the population consists of youth and children (0 - 24) compared to 32.1% in Greater Darwin, while young to middle-aged residents (25 - 44) make up 29.9% versus 34.9% across the region. The median age remains 33 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year below the Greater Darwin level of 34 from that Census, compared to 38 nationally at the same Census. The most noticeable demographic shift involves residents aged 65+, increasing from 8.3% to an estimated 9.5%, driven largely by ageing within existing cohorts as the 45 to 54 bracket declined from 14.6% to an estimated 12.3% while the 55 to 64 group grew from 10.4% to 12.0%.
Looking toward 2041, the largest numerical gain is projected among those aged 45 - 64, rising by 189 residents (22%) to 1,049, while the 65+ age bracket is forecast to experience the fastest proportional growth, increasing 53% to 513 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Woodroffe
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,175 at the 2021 Census → 3,538 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL70292). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.