Woodgate (Qld)

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Based on an evaluation of ABS population updates for the region and subsequent addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Woodgate is estimated to have a population of approximately 2,113 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 592 residents (38.9%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 1,521 individuals. This change is calculated from a resident population of 2,082, which was estimated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an additional 153 validated new addresses since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 11.3 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious environment. The 38.9% growth rate of the suburb of Woodgate since the 2021 census was higher than the 9.1% recorded in the SA3 area, as well as the Rest of Qld, positioning it as a key growth area. Interstate migration was the primary driver of this growth, accounting for approximately 91.0% of the overall population gains recently.

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The suburb of Woodgate has a diverse workforce distributed across white-collar and blue-collar roles, with construction showing strong representation. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%, and estimated job growth reached 14.9% over the past year, based on aggregated statistical area data. In March 2026, there were 909 employed residents. While the local unemployment rate matches the 3.9% rate of Regional Qld, participation in the workforce is notably lower, sitting at 48.7% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a moderate 17.0% of residents worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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Aggregated postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year show that taxpayers in the suburb of Woodgate had a median income of $36,423 and an average income of $45,985. These figures are below national benchmarks and compare to $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average) across Regional Qld. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated at roughly $40,561 for the median and $51,209 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Woodgate rank between the 1st and 2nd percentiles nationally. Regarding distribution, the $400 - 799 weekly income bracket contains 32.6% of the population (688 individuals), differing from the metropolitan region where the - bracket is largest at . Since of residents earn less than weekly, the suburb of Woodgate experiences constrained local purchasing power. Residents retain of their income after housing costs, yet the total disposable income sits in the th national percentile.

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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Woodgate consisted of 89.9% standalone houses and 10.1% alternative dwellings like semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Woodgate were high at 62.2%, with mortgaged properties making up 13.6% and rental properties accounting for 24.2% of the market. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,322, and the median weekly rent was $310, which are lower than the Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345. On a national level, these costs are also below the Australian median mortgage repayment of $1,863 and the median rent of $375.

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Families make up 72.0% of households, consisting of couples without children at 58.8%, couples with children at 10.0%, and single-parent homes at 3.4%. Non-family households account for 28.0% of the total, with single-person households representing 25.3% and group households making up 2.5%. The median household size is 2.0 residents, compared to the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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Educational attainment levels present opportunities for improvement, as university graduation rates stand at 11.3%, below the national figure of 30.4%. Among those with higher education, bachelor degrees are held by 8.5% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational education is common, with 45.2% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of 12.3% with advanced diplomas and 32.9% with certificates.

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Health outcomes in the suburb of Woodgate are generally positive, with low rates of common chronic illnesses observed across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is low, held by approximately 45% of the population (~959 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity measures are low, with citizens representing 88.7% of the community, 84.9% born in Australia, and 98.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, practiced by 58.6% of residents, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

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The median age of 62 years in the suburb of Woodgate is higher than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national median of 38. Residents aged 65 - 74 years represent 29.7% of the community, while those aged 35 - 44 years represent 5.4%, compared to the regional concentration. This 65 - 74 group is larger than the national average of 9.4%. Since 2021, the median age fell by 1.6 years from 64 to 62. The 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 3.3% to 6.3% of the population, while the 65 to 74 cohort decreased from to , and the to group dropped from to . By demographic projections indicate the to group will grow by people () from to and the + age brackets will account for of total population growth. In contrast, the to and to age groups are projected to decline.

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Woodgate currently has an estimated 35 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 46 children aged 0-2 and 31 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 30% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 20% by 2041 (to approximately 42 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 158. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 7.2 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally.