Woombye

Woombye lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, Woombye's population is estimated at around 4,179, reflecting an increase of 235 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,944. This increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 4,170 based on their examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024 and an additional 92 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 309 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Woombye has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%, outpacing non-metro areas. Interstate migration contributed approximately 62.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors. 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. Considering projected demographic shifts, Woombye is forecast to increase by 1,206 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 31.2% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Woombye when compared nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Woombye has experienced around 34 dwellings receiving development approval each year over the past five financial years ending June 2025. This totals an estimated 172 homes. As of July 2026, seven approvals have been recorded in this financial year. Over these five years, on average, 2.6 people moved to Woombye per new home constructed, suggesting solid demand supporting property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $409,000, which is below regional norms, reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. This financial year has seen $8.5 million in commercial approvals registered, demonstrating Woombye's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Woombye has slightly more development activity, with 21.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period from FY-21 to FY-25. This balances buyer choice while supporting current property values, although building activity has slowed in recent years.

Recent construction comprises 67.0% standalone homes and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating an increasing blend of attached housing types offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to more accessible compact options. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 86.0% houses, suggesting decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for diverse, affordable housing options. With around 223 people per dwelling approval, Woombye shows characteristics of a low density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Woombye is projected to add approximately 1,305 residents by 2041. Construction activity is maintaining a reasonable pace with this projected growth, although buyers may encounter growing competition as the population increases.

Woombye has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects that may affect the region. Notable projects include Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade Stage 1, Woombye Central, Horizons Peak Estate, and KenLea Estate. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 4.0%, Woombye has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally

Woombye has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 4.0% as of June 2025, in line with Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation is high at 66.4%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Health care & social assistance has notable concentration, with levels at 1.2 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, at 2.2% compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%.

The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating above-norm local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force decreased by 2.2%, while employment declined by 0.6%, leading to a 1.5 percentage point fall in unemployment rate. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 2.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Woombye's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Woombye's median income is $53,089 and average income is $65,445. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's median income of $50,780 and average income of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Woombye are approximately $60,516 (median) and $74,601 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Woombye rank modestly, between the 40th and 51st percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The earnings profile shows 36.3% of individuals fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range. High housing costs consume 16.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 50th percentile. Woombye's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Woombye is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Woombye's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 86.0% houses and 14.0% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 82.9% houses and 17.0% other dwellings. Woombye's home ownership level was 28.3%, with the rest being mortgaged (44.7%) or rented (27.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woombye was $1,830, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,777. The median weekly rent figure in Woombye was $400, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $385. Nationally, Woombye's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Woombye features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 77.6% of all households, including 35.9% couples with children, 29.9% couples without children, and 11.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.4%, with lone person households at 19.0% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Woombye exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Woombye trail regional benchmarks with 23.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the national average of 30.4%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (29.0%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 4.7% pursuing tertiary education. Woombye's three schools have a combined enrollment reaching 2,780 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1058. The educational mix includes one primary school and two K-12 schools. As of 2021, Woombye functions as an education hub with 66.5 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 19.7, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Woombye has 17 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 35 different routes, collectively facilitating 900 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good with residents typically located 398 meters from the nearest stop.

Services average 128 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 52 weekly trips per individual stop.

Woombye's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Woombye's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks, exhibiting a typical range of common health conditions across both young and elderly residents. Approximately 53% (~2,220 people) have private health cover, slightly higher than Rest of Qld's 49.8%.

Mental health issues affect 8.8% of residents, while asthma impacts 8.0%. Around 69.8% report no medical ailments, compared to 66.0% in Rest of Qld. As of 2016 data, 14.1% (589 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than Rest of Qld's 18.7%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors exceed the average, outperforming even the general population in health metrics.

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

Woombye had a cultural diversity level below average, with 80.8% of its population born in Australia and 89.8% being citizens. The majority spoke English only at home, at 95.4%. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 49.4% of Woombye's population.

Notably, Judaism was overrepresented in Woombye compared to the rest of Queensland, with 0.1% of its population identifying as such. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English at 32.4%, Australian at 27.0%, and Scottish at 9.0%. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: German was overrepresented at 5.7% (compared to 5.1% regionally), Dutch at 1.9% (vs 1.6%), and South African at 0.9% (vs 0.5%).

Woombye's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Woombye is 39 years, which is lower than the Rest of Qld average of 41 but close to the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 45-54 are particularly prominent, making up 14.3% of the population, while those aged 75-84 are comparatively smaller at 4.6%. Between 2021 and the present, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 11.1% to 13.3%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 12.3% to 13.5%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has declined from 13.7% to 12.6%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Woombye's age structure, with the 25 to 34 age cohort projected to rise substantially by 292 people (53%), from 555 to 848.