Woodroffe

Woodroffe 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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the population of Woodroffe is estimated at around 3,538 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 363 people (11.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,175 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,538, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,211 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Woodroffe's growth of 11.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.3%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by natural growth, 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 to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch applies growth rates by age cohort to each area, provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Moving forward with demographic trends, an above median population growth is projected for Woodroffe, with the suburb expected to increase by 527 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 14.9% over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Woodroffe according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Woodroffe has seen only 2 residential development approvals in the past five years. This indicates a mature, established suburb where available land for new construction is limited. For buyers, this scarcity of new housing stock typically supports property values and means competition may be primarily among existing homes.

Compared to Greater Darwin, Woodroffe shows substantially reduced construction activity. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. Nationally, this level of activity is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints.

Woodroffe has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 15thth percentile nationally

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Woodroffe recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Woodroffe has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well represented in the area. The unemployment rate was 6.2% as of an unspecified past year.

Employment grew by an estimated 1.8% over that year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 1,859 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 3.1%, slightly higher than Greater Darwin's rate of 3.1%. Workforce participation in Woodroffe is on par with Greater Darwin's at 72.5%. Census responses showed that only 3.5% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are public administration & safety, construction, and health care & social assistance. Construction has a particularly high representation with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 10.6% compared to the regional average of 14.2%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending in an unspecified date, employment increased by 1.8% while labour force increased by 1.2%, resulting in a decrease in unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Darwin recorded employment growth of 1.3% and labour force growth of 1.2%, with a marginal fall in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Woodroffe. These projections suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Woodroffe's employment mix suggests that local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not take into account localised population projections.

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

The suburb of Woodroffe has a median taxpayer income of $69,672 and an average income of $76,994 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is high compared to national figures, with Greater Darwin's median income being $66,956 and average income at $77,199. As of March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $76,228 (median) and $84,239 (average), accounting for a 9.41% growth since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census figures, personal income ranks at the 79th percentile ($1,012 weekly), while household income is at the 58th percentile. The predominant income cohort in Woodroffe consists of 32.5% (1,149 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, similar to the broader area where 36.7% fall into this range. Housing costs consume 17.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 56th percentile.

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

Woodroffe's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 80.6% houses and 19.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Darwin metro had 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodroffe was at 12.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.5% and rented ones at 42.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,800, lower than Darwin metro's $2,100. The median weekly rent figure was $360 compared to Darwin metro's $385. Nationally, Woodroffe's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Woodroffe has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 71.5 percent of all households, including 31.7 percent couples with children, 21.3 percent couples without children, and 16.7 percent single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 28.5 percent, with lone person households at 24.5 percent and group households comprising 3.6 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, matching the Greater Darwin average.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 14.8%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 31.3%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 47.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (37.1%). Educational participation is high at 35.9%, comprising primary education (13.6%), secondary education (9.6%), and tertiary education (4.4%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 35.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.6% in primary education, 9.6% in secondary education, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Woodroffe has eight active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 27 different routes that together facilitate 1,501 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents located an average of 178 meters from the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, with most commuters traveling outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 93% of residents. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 3.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 214 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 187 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Woodroffe faces significant health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is high at approximately 57% of the total population (~2,023 people). The most common medical conditions are asthma (7.9%) and mental health issues (7.5%). Conversely, 73.0% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.1% across Greater Darwin. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 9.8% of residents aged 65 and over (346 people), lower than the 11.0% in Greater Darwin. National rankings for health indicators are higher than the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Woodroffe records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Woodroffe's cultural diversity aligns with its wider region, with 85.1% citizens, 82.1% born in Australia, and 85.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, comprising 39.3%. Buddhism is overrepresented at 2.2%, compared to Greater Darwin's 3.3%.

Top ancestry groups are Australian (27.2%), English (21.7%), and Australian Aboriginal (12.5%), significantly higher than the regional average of 7.0%. Notable divergences include Filipino (4.2% vs regional 3.8%), Maori (1.0% vs 0.6%), and Spanish (0.5% vs 0.4%).

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

Woodroffe's median age in 2021 was 33 years, comparable to Greater Darwin's average of 34 and substantially below Australia's median of 38. Relative to Greater Darwin, Woodroffe had a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (14.6%). Post-2021 Census data showed the 55-64 age group grew from 10.4% to 12.9%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 1.9% to 3.5%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 14.6% to 12.6%, and the 25-34 group dropped from 16.3% to 14.6%. Demographic modeling suggests Woodroffe's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 45-54 cohort projected to grow steadily, increasing by 118 people (27%) from 445 to 564. Meanwhile, the 0-4 cohort is expected to grow modestly by 4% (8 people).