Woodford
Woodford stands out for 4,022 residents spread across 90.32 sq km, producing a density of 44.5 people per sq km, below the intensity typical of larger Moreton Bay centres. Its 95.5% separate-house share and 79.0% car-driver rate point to a detached, vehicle-oriented lifestyle, while the median age of 38 sits 2 years below the national figure. Compared with nearby Caboolture, Woodford's broad footprint supports a more dispersed setting. The 67.3% male share and 13.2% overseas-born population, 8.4 percentage points below national, add to a locally rooted profile. An aging direction is visible in the 4.8-point rise in senior share and 3.4-point fall in young share.
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
38
Homebuyers are choosing a predominantly detached market: 95.5% of dwellings are separate houses, compared with 0.4% apartments and 3.5% semi-detached homes. Larger households have room to spread out because 42.7% of homes contain 4 or more bedrooms and 43.1% contain 3 bedrooms. A current Woodford median house price is not stated, so buyers should compare recent sales, land size and renovation quality directly. The monthly mortgage estimate is $1,647, equal to 27.3% of household income, while rent is $328 per week and 23.5% of income. That mix points to a mortgage-oriented market, with affordability better assessed property by property than against a single median.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are choosing a predominantly detached market: 95.5% of dwellings are separate houses, compared with 0.4% apartments and 3.5% semi-detached homes. Larger households have room to spread out because 42.7% of homes contain 4 or more bedrooms and 43.1% contain 3 bedrooms. A current Woodford median house price is not stated, so buyers should compare recent sales, land size and renovation quality directly. The monthly mortgage estimate is $1,647, equal to 27.3% of household income, while rent is $328 per week and 23.5% of income. That mix points to a mortgage-oriented market, with affordability better assessed property by property than against a single median.
For Investors
Woodford's rental case rests on modest tenant representation and a visible development pipeline. Renting accounts for 19.1% of occupied dwellings, lower than the 36.9% owned outright and 42.1% mortgaged, so tenant depth is narrower than owner demand. Weekly rent is $328 and rent growth has reached 25.0%, while the vacancy rate is 7.2%, making accurate pricing and property presentation important. Thirty-seven development applications over 12 months add supply and planning uncertainty, including material change of use and operational works. Internal migration is the primary growth driver, and the annual growth trend is 2.31%, which supports demand more than a stagnant established market would. Investors should test yields against maintenance, vacancy and future competition.
Development Activity
Total DAs
68
Last 12 Months
38
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+137.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Woodford
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Woodford State School
Demographics
Woodford has a median age of 38, which is 2 years below the national figure, but its age trajectory is moving older. The male share is 67.3%, university attainment is 20.5%, or 9.6 percentage points below national, and the overseas-born share is 13.2%, 8.4 points below national. Average household size is 2.5, matching the national comparison, while 77.4% of residents stayed at the same address, indicating greater stability than a high-turnover community. English ancestry is recorded by 1,210 people, followed by Irish at 332, Scottish at 293 and German at 196. No religion accounts for 1,266 responses versus 1,127 for Christianity. Compared with nearby Caboolture, Woodford presents a more settled, locally rooted demographic profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.5%
Houses
3.5%
Townhouse
0.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Woodford's housing stock is strongly detached: 95.5% of dwellings are separate houses, compared with 0.4% apartments and 3.5% semi-detached homes. The bedroom profile supports family and larger-household living, with 43.1% of homes having 3 bedrooms and 42.7% having 4 or more. Tenure is split between 36.9% owned outright, 42.1% mortgaged and 19.1% rented, showing a higher ownership presence than rental occupancy. Mortgage-to-income is 27.3% and rent-to-income is 23.5%, with neither tenure carrying a recorded stress flag. Vacancy is 7.2%. Compared with nearby Caboolture's more urban context, Woodford's 90.32 sq km footprint, 44.5 density and detached form indicate a more dispersed housing pattern. A current median house price is not stated, so property-level comparisons remain important.
Mortgage / mo
$1,647
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$328
Census 2021
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
35.0%
Couples with children
47.1%
Couples, no children
17.0%
Single parent
741
Total families
Economy & Employment
Woodford's employment base is led by healthcare at 17.5% or 116 workers, followed by construction at 13.5% or 89, public administration at 9.4% or 62, education at 8.9% or 59, and manufacturing at 7.9% or 52. Trades account for 188 workers, labourers 162, community and personal services 155, clerical and administrative roles 141, and professionals 125, reinforcing a practical service and production mix. Unemployment is 5.7%, participation is 32.2% and full-time work is 56.7%. Weekly household income is $1,393 at the 39.8th percentile, below the midpoint. The SEIFA pattern is uneven: IEO decile 2 is much lower than IER decile 8, while IRSD and IRSAD both sit at decile 4. This gap may reflect established households with economic resources but lower formal education and occupational scores.
Unemployment
5.7%
Labour Force
1,161
Unemployed
66
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
56.7%
Part-time
32.1%
Participation
32.2%
Employed
1,095
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
20.5%
Postgraduate
2.2%
Born Overseas
13.2%
Dwellings
943
Transport to Work
Woodford's 90.32 sq km area and 44.5 people per sq km density create a spacious setting, but daily travel is more car dependent than public-transport oriented. A total of 79.0% of residents drive to work, compared with 0.9% using public transport and 3.0% walking or cycling; 12.8% work from home. One local school is identified, Woodford State School, in the government and state school sectors. Families should confirm enrolment zones, year levels and transport for the exact address. Crime rate information is not stated, so current police and council information is the appropriate check for street-level safety. IRSAD sits in decile 4, below higher-advantage locations, while volunteering reaches 14.7% and 10.8% need assistance. The low transit share makes parking, vehicle access and road distance more important than in denser suburbs.
Drive
79.0%
Public Transport
0.9%
Walk / Cycle
3.0%
Work from Home
12.8%
Population Forecast
+2.31%/yr
(+250 people/yr)
EstablishedWoodford's growth outlook combines a 2.31% annual trend with internal migration as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 41.1% over 10 years, indicating stronger momentum than a static established setting. The trajectory is Aging: the senior share has risen 4.8 percentage points, higher than the 0.3-point change in the working share, while the young share has fallen 3.4 points. Gentrification signals are also present, with a score of 40 and an Active stage; a separate shift measure records a score of 31 and Early signs. Rent growth of 25.0% adds pressure for tenants, although the affordability trend is labelled Improving, moving from 57.4 in 2011 to 50.4 in 2021. Growth is therefore being supported by incoming households while the age profile continues to mature.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+30
Net Internal / yr
+316
Gentrification Signal
Active
Net internal migration +316/yr, Accelerating: 21% → 34%
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 can suit households seeking detached housing, space and a quieter, car-oriented setting. The suburb has 4,022 residents across 90.32 sq km, with 95.5% separate houses and 79.0% driving to work. Compared with denser centres, daily convenience depends more on vehicle access, road distance and the exact location of services.
What is the median house price in Woodford?
A current median house price for Woodford is not stated. Buyers should compare recent comparable sales, land size and dwelling condition rather than rely on a single suburb figure. Housing is strongly detached, with 95.5% separate houses, while the estimated monthly mortgage is $1,647 and weekly rent is $328.
What schools are in Woodford?
Woodford State School is the identified local school, and it is a government state school. Families should confirm enrolment zones, year levels and transport for the exact address. Woodford covers 90.32 sq km and has 4,022 residents, so practical access can vary depending on road distance and the part of the suburb.
Is Woodford safe?
A suburb crime rate is not stated, so safety should be checked using current police and council information and by inspecting the exact street at different times. Woodford has 4,022 residents across 90.32 sq km, and its low density means local conditions can vary. Check lighting, traffic, nearby activity and emergency access before making a decision.
Is Woodford good for property investment?
Woodford may suit investors seeking a detached rental market with growth indicators, but returns need careful testing. Weekly rent is $328, vacancy is 7.2%, and renting accounts for 19.1% of dwellings. Thirty-seven development applications were recorded over 12 months, while the annual growth trend is 2.31% and internal migration is the primary driver.
How is Woodford's population changing?
Woodford has 4,022 residents today. Population change across the wider area is 41.1% over 10 years, with an annual growth trend of 2.31% driven by internal migration. The trajectory is Aging: the senior share has increased 4.8 points and the young share has fallen 3.4 points. Gentrification has a score of 40 and an Active stage.
What development is happening in Woodford?
Thirty-seven development applications were recorded over 12 months, including material change of use and operational works. Recent examples include a service station and food and drink related proposal, plus electrical reticulation and street lighting works. Check approval status, conditions and likely construction timing before assessing effects on a nearby property.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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