Woodbine (NSW)

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In the suburb of Woodbine (NSW), the population is projected to reach approximately 2,900 by May 2026, a figure calculated from Districts' evaluation of recent ABS population statistics and newly validated physical addresses. Compared to the 2,780 citizens documented in the 2021 Census, this represents a gain of 120 individuals, or 4.3%. This trend is derived from a resident headcount of 2,891 determined by Districts after assessing the ABS ERP figures from June 2025 alongside 7 validated new addresses registered following the census. This population translates to a density of 1,801 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio observed across Australia. The local growth rate of 4.3% lags the state benchmark of 7.1% by 2.8 percentage points, yet it indicates healthy regional expansion dynamics. Overseas arrivals served as the primary growth contributor, accounting for roughly 43.0% of the overall population expansion, even though natural increases and interstate migration also registered gains.

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Woodbine possesses a skilled resident workforce with solid representation in essential services, showing an unemployment rate of 7.3% and job growth estimated at 4.9% over the past year. As of March 2026, 1,354 locals are employed, though the unemployment rate is 3.2% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and participation in the labor force is lower than the metropolitan standard, registering at 64.1% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census responses indicated that a notable 26.7% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although this figure was likely influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.

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Postcode-level taxation statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicate that incomes in Woodbine fall below the national average, with a median of $51,055 and an average of $58,596. This is lower than the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, the updated figures would stand at roughly $56,324 for the median and $64,643 for the average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, local household incomes ranked at the 47th percentile with a weekly figure of $1,714, while individual incomes sat at the 31st percentile. Income distribution details show that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket accounts for 35.8% of the local population, or 1,038 individuals, which is comparable to the metropolitan rate of . Financial pressures from housing are notable, leaving residents with of their income, which ranks in the th percentile.

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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Woodbine was composed of 93.0% houses and 6.9% other property types, such as townhouses and flats, compared to the wider metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was much higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 34.3%, with mortgaged properties making up 39.6% and rental homes accounting for 26.1%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,029 was lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $400 was below the metropolitan figure of $470. On a national level, mortgage outlays in Woodbine are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of local households at 80.9%, consisting of couples with children at 41.1%, couples without children at 25.2%, and single-parent homes at 12.9%. The remaining 19.1% are non-family households, including lone persons at 16.0% and group households at 3.7%. The median size of local households is 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Attainment levels in the area present some challenges, with the percentage of residents holding university degrees at 19.7%, well below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees account for 13.2% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Vocational education is common, with 35.0% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 10.2% and vocational certificates at 24.8%.

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An audit of the public transit network shows 32 active bus stops in Woodbine, which are serviced by 28 routes that run a combined 948 passenger trips per week. Transport access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 123 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 87% of commuters, while 9% use trains. The average number of motor vehicles per household is 1.6, which is higher than the regional average. A high portion of residents, 26.7%, worked from home during the 2021 Census, which was likely influenced by temporary pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators for the local population are generally positive, with mortality rates and medical conditions matching national averages across different age brackets. The portion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at about 50% of the population, representing approximately 1,454 people. This is below the 59.9% recorded across Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%.

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The local area displays a high level of cultural variety, with 34.7% of residents born outside Australia and 37.4% speaking a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the most common religion, representing 54.7% of the community. There is a notable concentration of Islamic adherents, who account for 15.9% of the population, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%.

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The median age in the area is 36 years, which is close to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and just below the national median of 38. The age distribution shows a higher share of residents aged 65 - 74 at 12.0% compared to Greater Sydney, but a lower proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 at 12.3%. Between the 2021 Census and current estimates, the 35 to 44 age cohort increased from 13.9% to 14.9%, while the 25 to 34 group fell from 13.8% to 12.3%. Modeling indicates the local age structure will shift by 2041, with the 45 to 54 bracket projected to grow by 54%, adding residents to total .

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Woodbine currently has an estimated 200 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 111 children aged 0-2 and 75 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 7% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 14% by 2041 (to approximately 228 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 290. Birth rates in the area have averaged 13.9 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally).