Woodroffe (NT)

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Recent estimates as of May 2026 place the number of residents in the suburb of Woodroffe at approximately 3,538, drawing on updated ABS figures for the wider region alongside address validation checks completed by Districts since the Census. When contrasted with the 3,175 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 363 residents, or 11.4%. This updated figure is derived by Districts from the ABS June 2025 release of Estimated Resident Population data combined with subsequent address auditing. The suburb of Woodroffe has a density ratio of 2,211 persons per square kilometer, a concentration that exceeds the average of most Australian areas analyzed by Districts. The expansion of 11.4% since the 2021 census outpacing the nationwide average of 9.3% positions the suburb of Woodroffe as one of the regional frontrunners for growth. Natural increase served as the primary engine for this rise, generating roughly 74.0% of the overall population gains over the recent timeframe.

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The local workforce shows an even split between administrative and manual occupations, with a solid footprint in essential public services, an unemployment rate of 6.8%, and a yearly jobs growth rate estimated at 0.6% using Districts compilation of regional metrics. Employed residents totaled 1,853 as of March 2026, though the local unemployment rate exceeds the 3.5% average of Greater Darwin by 3.3%, indicating potential for labor market improvements. Workforce participation matches the Greater Darwin average of 72.7%. According to responses from the Census, a minor 3.5% of workers carried out their jobs from home, although these figures may have been affected by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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Based on financial year 2023 ATO postcode data compiled by Districts, tax returns show a median taxpayer income of $69,672 and an average of $76,994 in the suburb. These figures represent a very high level relative to the rest of Australia, contrasting with a median of $66,956 and an average of $77,199 in Greater Darwin. Applying the Wage Price Index increase of 9.41% recorded since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $76,228 for the median and $84,239 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that individual earnings are in the 79th percentile ($1,012 weekly), while household incomes are positioned in the 58th percentile. In terms of earnings distribution, the largest cohort contains 32.5% of residents (1,149 people) who fall into the - bracket, similar to the broader region where are in this range. Mortgages and rent absorb of local incomes, but strong earnings help maintain disposable income levels at the th percentile.

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The mix of housing in Woodroffe at the time of the last Census consisted of 80.6% standalone houses and 19.5% other housing styles such as townhouses, units, and alternative dwellings, compared to the Greater Darwin breakdown of 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Woodroffe trailed the capital city average at 12.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (44.5%) or tenants renting their homes (42.8%). The median mortgage payment of $1,800 per month was notably lower than the Greater Darwin average of $2,100, while the median weekly rent stood at $360, compared to $385 across the metropolitan area. Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb are below the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.

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Families comprise the vast majority of local households at 71.5%, which is made up of couples with children at 31.7%, couples without children at 21.3%, and single parent households at 16.7%. The remaining 28.5% consists of non-family households, with single person households representing 24.5% and group share houses making up 3.6% of all dwellings. The median household occupancy of 2.6 residents aligns perfectly with the average for Greater Darwin.

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Educational outcomes in the area show some lag, with university degree completion rates standing at 14.8%, which is considerably lower than the 31.3% average for the wider SA4 region. This profile presents both a developmental challenge and an opportunity for target-oriented education programs. Among residents with tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Practical and vocational skills are highly represented, with 47.0% of the population aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 37.1%.

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Public transport services in Woodroffe include 8 active stops, which are serviced by bus networks. These stops accommodate 27 different routes that run a combined 1,501 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is highly rated, with the average distance from a home to the nearest stop being 178 meters. The suburb is primarily a residential commuter area, with 93% of residents driving to work. Dwellings have an average of 1.4 vehicles. A minor 3.5% of workers carried out their jobs from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.

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Health metrics suggest notable challenges for the population of Woodroffe, based on Districts analysis of local death rates and the frequency of chronic illnesses across both younger and older cohorts, alongside private medical insurance levels that cover a very high proportion of residents at approximately 57% of the population (~2,023 people).

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Cultural diversity metrics for Woodroffe generally align with regional averages, with citizens representing 85.1% of the population, 82.1% of residents born in Australia, and 85.4% using only English for communication at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 39.3% of the community. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is seen in Buddhism, which accounts for 2.2% of the local population compared to 3.3% across Greater Darwin.

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The median age of 33 years in Woodroffe is very close to the Greater Darwin average of 34 and is much lower than the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Darwin, Woodroffe has a larger percentage of children aged 5 - 14 (15.8%) but a smaller proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (14.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 55 to 64 has risen from 10.4% to 12.9%, and those aged 75 to 84 have increased from 1.9% to 3.5%. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 14.6% to 12.6% and the to age bracket declined from to . Population forecasts suggest the age distribution in Woodroffe will experience shifts by with the to group projected to expand by people () from to while the to group is expected to grow by a modest ( people).

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Woodroffe currently has an estimated 244 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 146 children aged 0-2 and 96 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 4% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 253 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 446. Birth rates in the area have averaged 15.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally).