Woodpark (NSW)

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Based on computations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside newly confirmed locations verified by Districts post-Census, the suburb of Woodpark has an estimated occupancy of approximately 1,752 residents as of May 2026. This marks an expansion of 46 individuals (2.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 1,706 residents. The adjustment is derived from a resident headcount of 1,747, calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 release of ERP data and 4 newly validated locations since the Census. This count places the concentration at 4,492 persons per square kilometer, positioning the area within the highest 10% of Australian territories analyzed by Districts, highlighting local land as a premium asset. Over the past ten years, Woodpark has exhibited steady development patterns with a 1.3% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the state average. This upward trajectory was chiefly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 62.0% of the overall population gains in recent times.

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Woodpark features a capable workforce with a pronounced presence in manufacturing and industrial categories, registering an unemployment level of 7.6% and an estimated 2.0% job growth rate over the last year, based on Districts statistical sector compilations. In March 2026706 local citizens were employed, with the jobless rate tracking at 3.5% above the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, indicating room for growth, while labor participation is notably lower at 58.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Census responses highlight that a notable 38.0% of the working population operated from home, though this figure should be viewed alongside the influence of pandemic lockdowns.

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Based on Districts assessments of tax statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 at the postcode level, the suburb of Woodpark registered a median taxpayer income of $45,776 alongside an average of $57,185. These figures are below the national median and compare to averages of $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Applying a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $50,500 for the median and $63,086 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows individual earnings trailing at the 20th percentile ($658 per week), while household income performs stronger at the 62nd percentile. Income breakdown details show that 38.7% of the populace, representing 678 individuals, earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the regional rate of . Elevated housing expenses absorb of earnings, yet resilient household incomes place disposable funds in the th percentile, with the area ranking in the th decile on the SEIFA index.

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Residential configurations in Woodpark at the time of the latest Census consisted of 87.2% detached houses and 12.8% alternative dwellings, such as townhouses and flats, differing from the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other options. The home ownership rate stood at 31.2%, exceeding the Sydney metro average, while the remaining homes were held under a mortgage (46.5%) or occupied by tenants (22.3%). The median monthly home loan payment was below the metropolitan baseline at $2,392, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $500, compared to regional averages of $2,427 and $470. On a national level, mortgage repayments in Woodpark are significantly higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are notably above the national benchmark of $375.

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Family units constitute the majority of households at 85.7%, comprising couples with offspring at 50.3%, couples without children at 18.5%, and single parent configurations at 15.5%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 14.3%, with single-person households at 13.2% and group houses making up 0.6% of the total. The median household occupancy of 3.4 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The locality presents educational hurdles, with university graduation rates of 22.2% tracking well below the SA4 regional average of 39.1%, representing a clear focus area for future learning initiatives. Bachelor degrees constitute 17.6% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Technical and trade qualifications are common, with 30.3% of citizens aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, split between advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 20.3%.

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Analysis of transit options indicates 10 active passenger stops operating in Woodpark, consisting of bus services. These points of access are connected to 11 routes, which support a total of 1,107 weekly passenger journeys. Transit accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 130 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers travel out of the area, with private cars representing the primary commuting choice at 90%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per home, which is higher than the regional norm. Additionally, a high portion of the workforce, at 38.0%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Health assessments indicate favorable outcomes in Woodpark based on Districts evaluations of mortality rates and the prevalence of long-term health issues, with general illness levels tracking low overall, though exceeding the national average among older, vulnerable groups. The rate of private health insurance coverage is modest, representing approximately 50% of the community, which equates to about 868 individuals. This compares to coverage levels of 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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Woodpark features high cultural diversity, with 36.8% of residents born outside Australia and 50.4% using a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 62.1% of the population. However, the most pronounced religious concentration relative to wider areas is in Islam, which accounts for 22.7% of residents, a share significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%.

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The median age in Woodpark is 34 years, which is lower than the Greater Sydney median of 37 years and younger than the national average of 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, the area has a higher share of children aged 5 - 14 (17.5%) and a lower share of adults aged 25 - 34 (11.8%). The concentration of residents aged 5 - 14 is above the national average of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 3.6% to 4.8% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort contracted from 19.3% to 17.5%. Demographic projections for point to shifts, with the to group expected to grow by , adding residents to total whereas the to and to age groups are projected to contract.

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Woodpark currently has an estimated 136 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 74 children aged 0-2 and 49 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 0% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 9% by 2041 (to approximately 124 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 190. Birth rates in the area have averaged 16.5 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.