Woodridge
Woodridge is defined by a renter-majority housing market: 62.3% of households rent, far higher than ownership with a mortgage at 19.3%. The suburb has 12,982 residents in 4.67 sq km, giving it a compact density of 2779.9 people per sq km. Set between Logan Central and Kingston, it reads more as a residential arrival suburb than a civic or industrial hub. A 43.4% overseas-born share sits 21.8 points above the national figure, while the median age of 33 is 7 years below national, creating demand for lower-cost family rentals and local services.
Population
12,982
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,043/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
161
Median House
$345K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Homebuyers should view Woodridge as an affordability-led market rather than a prestige market. A current median house price is not available, but the housing form is clear: 60.2% separate houses, 38.6% semi-detached dwellings and only 1.2% apartments. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 55.2%, with 2-bedroom stock at 26.8%, so smaller family housing is more common than large 4-plus bedroom homes at 13.5%. Monthly mortgage costs of $1,200 take 26.6% of income, while household income sits in the 14.8 percentile, below the national average.
For Buyers
Homebuyers should view Woodridge as an affordability-led market rather than a prestige market. A current median house price is not available, but the housing form is clear: 60.2% separate houses, 38.6% semi-detached dwellings and only 1.2% apartments. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 55.2%, with 2-bedroom stock at 26.8%, so smaller family housing is more common than large 4-plus bedroom homes at 13.5%. Monthly mortgage costs of $1,200 take 26.6% of income, while household income sits in the 14.8 percentile, below the national average.
For Investors
Woodridge has a large tenant base, with 62.3% renting and median rent at $280 per week, but investors need to price vacancy risk carefully because the vacancy rate is 8.5%, higher than a tight rental market. Demand is supported by overseas migration, with an average net overseas inflow of 342 people a year compared with a net internal outflow of 232. Development activity is also visible, with 39 applications over 12 months. The market suits yield-focused strategies because entry costs are implied to be lower, but weak local incomes limit rent growth depth.
Development Activity
Total DAs
260
Last 12 Months
161
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+455.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Woodridge iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Paul's School
Prep-6 · 346 students
Harris Fields State School
Prep-6 · 506 students
Woodridge North State School
Prep-6 · 496 students
Demographics
Woodridge is younger and more migrant-shaped than the national average. The median age is 33, which is 7 years below national, while 43.4% of residents were born overseas, 21.8 percentage points above national. University attainment is 16.4%, sitting 13.7 points below national, so the local workforce leans more practical and service-based than professional. English ancestry counts 2,971 people, while Samoan, Arabic and Urdu speakers number 183, 123 and 104 respectively. Christianity has 5,382 adherents and Islam 1,581, reinforcing a broad faith mix.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
60.2%
Houses
38.6%
Townhouse
1.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Woodridge housing is weighted to rentals and modest family dwellings. Renting at 62.3% is higher than both outright ownership at 18.4% and mortgage ownership at 19.3%, which makes turnover and tenant demand central to the suburb. Separate houses account for 60.2%, but the 38.6% semi-detached share is unusually prominent compared with the very small 1.2% apartment share. Housing stress flags are not triggered: rent absorbs 26.8% of income and mortgages 26.6%. That matters because household income is low at $1,043 weekly and the 14.8 percentile nationally.
Mortgage / mo
$1,200
Rent / wk
$280
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$510
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.5%
Unoccupied
393
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
16.1%
Couples, no children
9,077
Total families
Economy & Employment
Woodridge's economy is service and blue-collar heavy. Healthcare is the largest listed industry at 21.4% or 422 workers, followed by transport at 10.7%, manufacturing at 9.4%, construction at 8.9% and education at 8.2%. Occupations reinforce the pattern, with 859 labourers and 678 machinery or driver roles compared with 353 professionals. Unemployment is 16.6% and participation is 42.6%, both pointing to weaker labour-market attachment. SEIFA scores sit in decile 1 for IEO, IER, IRSD and IRSAD, below state and national advantage benchmarks.
Unemployment
13.8%
Labour Force
5,841
Unemployed
805
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.6%
Part-time
21.8%
Participation
42.6%
Employed
3,545
Occupations
Top Industries
University
16.4%
Postgraduate
4.0%
Born Overseas
43.4%
Dwellings
4,230
Transport to Work
Daily life in Woodridge is car-oriented, with 83.2% driving to work compared with 4.6% using public transport and 2.2% walking or cycling. Families have 3 local schools: St Paul's School is the highest ICSEA option at 935 with 346 enrolments, while Harris Fields State School and Woodridge North State School provide government primary options at 889 and 884. The ICSEA range of 884 to 935 sits below high-advantage school markets, consistent with IRSAD decile 1. A suburb-level crime rate is not available, so street-level checks remain important.
Drive
83.2%
Public Transport
4.6%
Walk / Cycle
2.2%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.54%/yr
(+76 people/yr)
EstablishedWoodridge is forecast to grow slowly, not rapidly. The trend outlook is 0.54% a year, equal to about 76 extra residents annually, with the medium scenario rising from 13,907 in 2026 to 14,289 in 2031. Migration is the main engine: overseas migration adds an average 342 people a year, higher than the internal loss of 232 people a year. The suburb is also aging, with senior share up 4.3 points and young share down 2.1 points. Gentrification is labelled Not gentrifying with a score of 10, so change is more demographic than price-led.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+342
Net Internal / yr
-232
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -232/yr, Strong overseas inflow +342/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Woodridge compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Woodridge a good suburb to live in?
Woodridge can suit households seeking lower-cost rentals, practical housing and local primary schools. It has 62.3% renting, 3 schools and a median age of 33, but car dependence is high at 83.2%, so commute planning matters.
What is the median house price in Woodridge?
A current median house price is not available. Useful affordability markers are median rent at $280 per week and median monthly mortgage payments of $1,200, with rent-to-income at 26.8%.
What schools are in Woodridge?
Woodridge has 3 listed schools: St Paul's School, Harris Fields State School and Woodridge North State School. ICSEA scores range from 884 to 935, with Catholic and Government sectors represented.
Is Woodridge safe?
A suburb-level crime rate is not available, so safety should be checked using current police maps and inspections. For livability context, 83.2% drive to work and 4.6% use public transport.
Is Woodridge good for property investment?
Woodridge has investor appeal through its 62.3% renter share and $280 weekly median rent, but the 8.5% vacancy rate is a caution. The 39 development applications also point to active local change.
How is Woodridge's population changing?
Woodridge is growing slowly at 0.54% a year, or about 76 people annually. The medium forecast reaches 14,289 residents by 2031, supported by net overseas migration of 342 people a year.
What languages are spoken in Woodridge?
Woodridge has a high overseas-born share at 43.4%. Listed non-English language groups include Samoan with 183 speakers, Arabic with 123, Urdu with 104, Punjabi with 53 and Hindi with 50.
Is there much development in Woodridge?
There is a noticeable level of local activity, with 39 development applications recorded over 12 months. Recent examples include operational works, domestic alterations and 1-dwelling building work.
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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