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

As of November 2025, Woodroffe's population is estimated at around 3,427, reflecting an increase of 252 people since the 2021 Census. The suburb had a population of 3,175 in 2021. This growth represents a 7.9% increase from the previous census figure. AreaSearch estimated this population following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and address validation since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,141 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Woodroffe's growth rate is close to the national average of 8.9%, indicating strong fundamentals for population growth.

Natural growth contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains in recent periods. AreaSearch uses 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 post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch applies growth rates by age cohort from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Woodroffe is expected to increase by 551 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 16.1% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates virtually no dwelling approvals in Woodroffe recently. Between FY21 and FY25, an estimated 2 homes were approved, with none so far in FY26. This results in an average of 41 people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these years, indicating significant demand outpacing supply.

Commercial development approvals this financial year total $48,000, suggesting minimal commercial activity. Compared to Greater Darwin, Woodroffe has notably lower building activity, further increasing demand and competition for existing properties due to scarcity of new homes. This activity is also below the national average, reflecting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations.

Woodroffe has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 11thth percentile nationally

No infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact this area. Key projects include Darwin Light Rail Stage 1, Hudson Creek Power Station, Marine Industry Park, and Darwin Corporate Park.

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Woodroffe has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Woodroffe has a diverse workforce comprising white and blue-collar jobs, with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 6.1%, and it experienced an estimated employment growth of 3.7% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of June 2025, 1,872 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate stands at 3.0%, which is 0.0 percentage points higher than Greater Darwin's rate. Workforce participation in Woodroffe is similar to Greater Darwin's at 69.7%. Key employment sectors include public administration & safety, construction, and health care & social assistance. Notably, construction employment is high at 1.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, health care & social assistance has a lower presence with 10.6% of jobs compared to the regional average of 14.2%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.7%, while labour force grew by 2.9%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point decrease in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Darwin saw employment rise by 2.9%, with the labour force growing at the same rate and unemployment falling marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Woodroffe's current employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for local population projections.

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

Woodroffe's median income among taxpayers was $69,672 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $76,994 during the same period. These figures compare to those for Greater Darwin which were $65,522 and $75,260 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.01% since financial year 2022, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $78,040 (median) and $86,241 (average). Census data shows personal income ranks at the 79th percentile ($1,012 weekly), while household income sits at the 58th percentile. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 32.5% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (1,113 residents). This is consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 36.7% in the same category. High housing costs consume 17.9% of income, however strong earnings still place disposable income at the 56th percentile.

Woodroffe is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Woodroffe's dwelling structures, 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 75.9% houses and 24.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodroffe was at 12.7%, with the rest being mortgaged (44.5%) or rented (42.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, lower than Darwin metro's average of $2,037 and the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Woodroffe was $360, less than Darwin metro's $400 and the national figure of $375.

Woodroffe has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 71.5% of all households, including 31.7% couples with children, 21.3% couples without children, and 16.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 28.5%, composed of 24.5% lone person households and 3.6% group households. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Darwin average of 2.8.

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%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 47.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (37.1%). Educational participation is high at 35.9%, including primary education (13.6%), secondary education (9.6%), and tertiary education (4.4%).

Woodroffe Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School serve a total of 503 students in the area, which has varied educational conditions (ICSEA: 923). Both schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available nearby.

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 operating within its boundaries. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 26 individual routes. Together, these routes facilitate 1,499 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of public transport in Woodroffe is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 178 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 214 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 187 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Woodroffe 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

Woodroffe demonstrates above-average health outcomes with prevalence of common health conditions low among its general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 57% (~1,959 people) of Woodroffe's total population has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.9% and 7.5% of residents respectively, while 73.0% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 76.6% across Greater Darwin. Woodroffe has 9.6% (328 people) of its residents aged 65 and over, higher than the 7.5% in Greater Darwin.

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 population was found to be culturally diverse, with 85.1% being citizens, 82.1% born in Australia, and 85.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 39.3% of Woodroffe's population. Buddhism showed slight overrepresentation at 2.2%, compared to 2.3% regionally.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (27.2%), English (21.7%), and Australian Aboriginal (12.5%). Notable divergences included Filipino, overrepresented at 4.2% in Woodroffe versus 4.8% regionally, Maori at 1.0% compared to 0.7%, and Spanish at 0.5% versus 0.3%.

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

Woodroffe's median age at 33 years is comparable to Greater Darwin's average of 34 and is substantially lower than Australia's median age of 38. Relative to Greater Darwin, Woodroffe has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (12.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (15.6%). According to data from the 2021 Census, the percentage of Woodroffe's population aged 55 to 64 has grown from 10.4% to 12.9%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 has declined from 14.6% to 12.7%, and the proportion of those aged 15 to 24 has dropped from 12.4% to 11.3%. Demographic modeling suggests that Woodroffe's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, increasing by 108 people (25%) from 435 to 544. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 age cohort is expected to grow by a modest 3% (7 people).