Woody Point

Population growth drivers in Woody Point are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area around Woody Point, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the estimated population of Woody Point is around 5,219 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 671 people (14.8%) from the 2021 Census figure of 4,548 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 5,149 following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2025, along with an additional 168 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,163 persons per square kilometer, placing Woody Point in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 14.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (8.9%) and the national average during this period. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 66.0% of overall population gains.

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 from 2023 based on 2021 data are used, applying proportional growth weightings for age cohorts in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023. Projected demographic shifts indicate a significant population increase in Woody Point, forecast to increase by 1,461 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 26.6% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Woody Point among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Based on AreaSearch analysis, Woody Point has received around 78 dwelling approvals each year. From FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 392 homes were approved, with another 67 in FY-26 so far. This results in about 1.1 new residents per new home over the past five financial years, indicating balanced supply and demand.

The average construction cost of these dwellings is $465,000, targeting the premium market segment. In FY-26, $4.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Woody Point has 92.0% more building activity per person. Recent construction comprises 23.0% detached houses and 77.0% attached dwellings, suggesting a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 54.0% houses. This trend reflects decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles. Woody Point is expected to grow by approximately 1,391 residents by 2041, with current development rates comfortably meeting demand.

Looking ahead, Woody Point is expected to grow by 1,391 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

AreaSearch has identified ten projects that could impact the area significantly due to their potential influence on local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. These include: Tydal Woody Point, Tydal Woody Point (Tydal Sands & Tydal Oceana), Aqua Woody Point, and Nautica by Rogerscorp. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment landscape in Woody Point shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Woody Point has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 4.8% in the past year. Employment growth was estimated at 5.9%.

As of December 2025, Woody Point had 2,545 residents employed with an unemployment rate of 5.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Workforce participation was lower at 57.6% compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. About 17.2% of residents worked from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts.

Dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Professional & technical services were under-represented at 5.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Over a year, employment increased by 5.9% while labour force grew by 6.2%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane had employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a drop in unemployment by 0.1 percentage point. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Woody Point's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, assuming no changes in population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Woody Point's median income among taxpayers was $52,615 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $63,767 during the same period. These figures are lower than Greater Brisbane's median and average incomes of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. By March 2026, estimates suggest Woody Point's median income will be approximately $58,592 and average income around $71,011, based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 11.36%. According to Census 2021 data, personal income ranks at the 31st percentile with weekly earnings of $716. Household income sits at the 15th percentile. The largest income segment comprises 27.1% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with 1,414 residents falling into this category. This is consistent with broader trends across regional levels where 33.3% earn within the same range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Woody Point, with only 80.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 13th percentile.

Woody Point displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Woody Point's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 54.5% houses and 45.5% other types (semi-detached, apartments, others). Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woody Point was 33.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.7% and rented at 40.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Brisbane's $1,863 and Australia's $1,863 average. Median weekly rent in Woody Point was $325, below Brisbane's $380 and the national figure of $375.

Woody Point features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 55.9% of all households, including 14.9% couples with children, 29.0% couples without children, and 11.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 44.1%, with lone person households at 40.2% and group households comprising 3.7%. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 23.1% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA4 region average of 14.9%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 12.1% and certificates for 28.1%.

A significant 20.9% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 6.9% in primary, 5.6% in secondary, and 3.7% in tertiary education.

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

Woody Point has 24 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together provide 489 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents' homes to the nearest transport stop is 159 meters, indicating excellent accessibility. Most residents commute outward from Woody Point, with cars being the dominant mode of transportation at 87%. Six percent of residents use the train for their commutes. The average number of vehicles per dwelling in Woody Point is 1.1, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 17.2% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Each route provides an average of 69 trips per day, resulting in approximately 20 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Woody Point is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Woody Point faces significant health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is at approximately 52% of the total population (~2,738 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 11.8 and 10.7% of residents respectively. However, 58.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. Woody Point has 31.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,664 people), higher than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Woody Point ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Woody Point, surveyed in June 2016, showed low cultural diversity with 76.7% Australian-born population, 87.6% citizens, and 93.9% English-only speakers at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 54.3%, compared to 47.8% in Greater Brisbane. Top ancestral groups were English (32.2%), Australian (22.6%), and Irish (11.2%).

Notably, Welsh (0.9%) and New Zealand (1.1%) ancestry were higher than regional averages of 0.5% and 1.0%, respectively, while Maori ancestry was at 1.2%.

Woody Point ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Woody Point's median age at 54 years is significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and exceeds the national average of 38 by a substantial margin. The age profile indicates that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent, making up 17.8% of the population, which is larger than both the Greater Brisbane percentage and the national average of 9.4%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group comprises only 6.5%, smaller than in Greater Brisbane. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 8.2% to 10.9% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 15.2% to 13.5%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 8.3% to 7.0%. By 2041, Woody Point's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 74% (420 people), reaching 989 from 568. This growth will be led by those aged 65 and above, who are projected to comprise 69% of the population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age cohorts.