Woodford (NSW)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic updates covering the wider region, alongside newly validated addresses recorded by Districts following the Census, the suburb of Woodford (NSW) has a calculated population of approximately 1,924 as of May 2026. This indicates a contraction of 29 individuals (1.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,953 residents. This shift is deduced from a resident population count of 1,924, computed by Districts utilizing the June 2025 ERP data release from the ABS and incorporating 7 confirmed new addresses registered after the Census date. Such a population size results in a density ratio of 266 persons per square kilometer, leaving substantial space for each resident and potential capacity for future growth. Population expansion in the locality was chiefly fueled by natural increase, which accounted for approximately 62.0% of all population increases in recent times.

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Woodford possesses a highly qualified workforce, with strong representation in vital services, alongside an unemployment rate of only 2.0%, derived from aggregated statistical area records compiled by Districts. In March 2026, 1,070 local residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 2.1% below the 4.1% recorded across Greater Sydney, while labor participation was slightly subdued, standing at 66.5% compared to 69.1% for Greater Sydney. Census responses indicated that a substantial 43.0% of the working population operated from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions should be kept in mind.

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Based on Districts aggregations of postcode-level ATO records from the financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Woodford recorded a median income of $54,796 and an average income of $66,454. These amounts are slightly below the national averages and compare to median and average figures of $60,817 and $83,003 throughout Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated projections point to approximately $60,451 for the median and $73,312 for the average in March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family and individual earnings in Woodford around the 58th percentile nationally. With respect to earning brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income range accounts for 36.9% of the population (709 individuals), which aligns with the broader metropolitan average of in the same bracket. Following housing costs, of earnings are available for other household expenses, and the SEIFA index for income ranks the area in the th decile.

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Residential configurations in Woodford at the time of the latest Census consisted of 98.3% houses and 1.7% alternative housing types, such as semi-detached homes, apartments and other structures, compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The home ownership rate stood at 39.6%, which is well above the Sydney metropolitan average, with the remaining residences being held under a mortgage (49.9%) or rented (10.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment was significantly below the Sydney metropolitan average at $1,997, whereas the median weekly rent stood at $420, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470. On a national level, Woodford's mortgage payments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rent costs are notably higher than the national median of $375.

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Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 75.7%, which comprises 32.9% couples with children, 31.0% couples without children, and 11.0% single parent households. The remaining 24.3% consists of non-family households, with lone person households representing 23.1% and group houses accounting for 1.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 residents is smaller than the average of 2.7 recorded across Greater Sydney.

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Educational qualification rates in Woodford are significantly higher than regional and national averages, with 36.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 23.9% across the SA4 territory and 30.4% in Australia. This educational pattern positions the community well for professional services and knowledge industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these areas, divided between advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificate credentials (23.9%).

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Public transport data identifies 20 active transit stops in Woodford, consisting of a combination of train stations and bus stops. These stops are served by 22 separate routes, which together provide 960 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is classified as good, with residents living an average of 275 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area; private cars remain the primary mode of travel at 93%, with 6% using trains. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.6 cars per household, which is above the metropolitan average. A high 43.0% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Woodford exhibits favorable health statistics based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, with low occurrences of common medical conditions across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly ahead of the typical SA2 area at approximately 53% of the total population (~1,023 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

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Woodford shows lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 82.2% of residents born in Australia, 93.4% holding citizenship, and 93.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 41.1% of the local population. However, the most pronounced religious deviation is in Buddhism, which accounts for 1.5% of residents compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney.

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With a median age of 44, Woodford's population is considerably older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national benchmark of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 16.3% of the population, compared to a lower share of 9.8% for the 25 - 34 cohort. The concentration of residents aged 55 - 64 is also well above the national average of 11.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 demographic has expanded from 4.3% to 6.4% of the population, and the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 11.1% to 12.2%. In contrast, the 55 to group has contracted from to . Age modeling indicates that Woodford's demographic makeup will change considerably by . The to cohort is projected to expand by ( people), rising from to individuals. The aging trend is pronounced, with seniors aged + making up of the projected population increase. Conversely, the to and to demographics are expected to experience population losses by .

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Woodford currently has an estimated 100 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 59 children aged 0-2 and 39 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 1% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 3% by 2041 (to approximately 97 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 177. Birth rates in the area have averaged 9.0 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.