Woodford
With 95.5% of dwellings being separate houses and a median house price around $432,000, Woodford sits firmly in the affordable, detached-house territory that is increasingly rare within commuting distance of Brisbane. The suburb covers 90 square kilometres with a population of 4,022, giving a density of just 44.5 people per square kilometre. Household income sits at the 39.8th percentile nationally, below the median, and the IRSAD score lands at decile 4, indicating moderate disadvantage compared to most Australian suburbs. One demographic detail stands out: 67.3% of residents are male, a proportion well above the national norm that likely reflects the area's strong Construction and Public Admin employment base.
Population
4,022
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,393/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
33
Median House
$432K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price of $432,000 places Woodford well below state capital medians, making entry costs accessible for first-home buyers. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,647, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.3% sits below the 30% stress threshold, meaning most buyers can service a loan without strain. Stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 95.5%, with 43.1% having three bedrooms and 42.7% having four or more bedrooms, so families looking for space will find abundant supply. Only 42.9% of households carry a mortgage, while 37.6% own outright, suggesting a settled, long-term ownership culture. The low apartment share of 0.4% means buyers have very limited choice outside the detached house segment.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price of $432,000 places Woodford well below state capital medians, making entry costs accessible for first-home buyers. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,647, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.3% sits below the 30% stress threshold, meaning most buyers can service a loan without strain. Stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 95.5%, with 43.1% having three bedrooms and 42.7% having four or more bedrooms, so families looking for space will find abundant supply. Only 42.9% of households carry a mortgage, while 37.6% own outright, suggesting a settled, long-term ownership culture. The low apartment share of 0.4% means buyers have very limited choice outside the detached house segment.
For Investors
A 19.5% renter share is lower than typical urban markets, reducing the tenant pool compared to higher-density suburbs. Weekly rent of $328 against a $432,000 median implies a gross yield near 3.9%, meaningfully higher than inner-city markets. The vacancy rate of 7.2% is elevated and warrants caution, as it signals that rental demand has not kept pace with supply. Development activity is active, with 28 applications lodged in the past 12 months including the Woodford Pastures Stage 3 operational works, indicating continued residential expansion. The low renter share and high vacancy together suggest investor returns depend more on land value appreciation in a growing outer-ring corridor than on immediate rental income.
Development Activity
Total DAs
62
Last 12 Months
33
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+73.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Woodford iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Woodford State School
Prep-10 · 493 students
Demographics
At a median age of 38, Woodford is 2.0 years younger than the national average, consistent with a suburb attracting working-age families rather than retirees. Overseas-born residents account for 13.2%, which is 8.4 percentage points below the national figure, placing Woodford among the more Anglo-leaning communities in QLD. English (1,210) and Irish (332) ancestry dominate, with Scottish (293) and German (196) also well represented. University qualifications stand at 20.5%, which is 9.6 percentage points below the national average, reflecting a workforce concentrated in trade and community service occupations rather than knowledge industries. Average household size is 2.5, matching the national figure exactly, and 77.4% of residents stayed in the same address for five years, indicating stable, committed community settlement.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.5%
Houses
3.5%
Townhouse
0.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure leans toward ownership: 37.6% own outright and 42.9% carry a mortgage, leaving only 19.5% renting, which is notably lower than national renter shares. The 95.5% separate house rate is one of the highest you will find in Queensland, with semi-detached at 3.5% and apartments virtually absent at 0.4%. Bedroom sizes skew large: 42.7% of homes have four or more bedrooms and 43.1% have three, so small households are effectively buying more space than they need, driven by land affordability. Rent-to-income at 23.5% stays below the 30% stress threshold, keeping housing financially accessible for tenants. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.3% similarly falls below stress levels, meaning the $1,647 average monthly repayment is manageable on local incomes.
Mortgage / mo
$1,647
Rent / wk
$328
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$643
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.2%
Unoccupied
74
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.3%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
34.8%
Couples, no children
2,010
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employer at 17.5% of the local workforce (116 workers), followed by Construction at 13.5% (89), Public Administration at 9.4% (62), Education at 8.9% (59) and Manufacturing at 7.9% (52). By occupation, Labourers lead at 162 workers, followed closely by Community and Personal Service (155) and Clerical and Admin (141), with Professionals at 125 and Machinery and Drivers at 112. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is above national norms, and the participation rate of 28.8% is low, partly because 2,335 residents are not in the labour force at all. SEIFA paints a nuanced picture: the IER (economic resources) decile of 8 indicates above-average household resources, yet the IEO (education and occupation) decile of 2 signals significant disadvantage in qualifications and job types relative to the rest of Australia.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.9%
Part-time
29.7%
Participation
28.8%
Employed
972
Occupations
Top Industries
University
20.5%
Postgraduate
2.2%
Born Overseas
13.2%
Dwellings
943
Transport to Work
Car dependence is near-total, with 90.6% of residents driving to work and only 1.0% using public transport, reflecting limited transit infrastructure at a density of 44.5 people per square kilometre. Walking and cycling account for 3.5% of commutes, plausible given the semi-rural scale of the suburb. Crime data is not available for Woodford in this dataset; as an indirect measure, the IRSAD decile of 4 indicates moderate disadvantage nationally. No schools are recorded inside the Woodford boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring areas. Rent-to-income at 23.5% keeps housing affordable for tenants, and only 10.8% of residents (264 people) require daily assistance, indicating a relatively young and self-sufficient population consistent with the 38-year median age.
Drive
90.6%
Public Transport
1.0%
Walk / Cycle
3.5%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Woodford compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Woodford a good suburb to live in?
Woodford suits families and owner-occupiers who value space and affordability, with a $432,000 median house price and 95.5% separate house stock. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.3% stays below financial stress levels. The main trade-offs are car dependence (90.6% drive), no recorded schools within the suburb boundary, and a household income level at the 39.8th national percentile.
What is the median house price in Woodford?
The estimated median house price is $432,000 (based on 2025 rent data). Average monthly mortgage repayments run $1,647, with a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.3%. Weekly rent averages $328, giving an estimated gross yield of around 3.9% against the median price.
What schools are in Woodford?
No schools are recorded inside the Woodford boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The suburb has a university qualification rate of 20.5%, which is 9.6 percentage points below the national average, reflecting a workforce weighted toward trades and community services rather than tertiary-educated professions.
Is Woodford safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Woodford in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the IRSAD decile of 4 places the suburb in the lower-middle range of socioeconomic advantage nationally, which is below average compared to most Australian suburbs. Only 10.8% of residents (264 people) need daily assistance, consistent with a younger, more self-sufficient population.
Is Woodford good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $328 against a $432,000 median implies a gross yield near 3.9%, higher than most inner-city markets. However, the vacancy rate of 7.2% is elevated, signalling an oversupplied rental market. The renter share is only 19.5%, limiting the tenant pool. Development activity including Woodford Pastures Stage 3 suggests the suburb is growing, which may support long-term capital appreciation.
How is Woodford's population changing?
Woodford's current population is 4,022 across 90 square kilometres. Residential stability is high: 77.4% of residents stayed at the same address over 5 years. Active development applications, including Woodford Pastures Stage 3, indicate new lot releases and population growth. The 28 DA applications lodged in the past 12 months point to continued residential expansion in this outer-ring corridor.
How much development is happening in Woodford?
There were 28 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including operational works for Woodford Pastures Stage 3 landscaping and building works for domestic outbuildings and swimming pools. This level of activity signals active residential expansion in what remains a low-density, 44.5 people per square kilometre suburb with room to grow.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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