Woody Point (Qld)

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According to evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region and new address verifications by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Woody Point has an estimated population of approximately 5,219 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 671 individuals (14.8%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 4,548 residents. This shift is derived from a resident population of 5,149, estimated by Districts following analysis of the ABS Estimated Resident Population release from June 2025, alongside an additional 168 validated new addresses since the Census date. With this population level, the density stands at 3,163 residents per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of all Australian areas assessed by Districts. The 14.8% growth rate of the suburb of Woody Point since the 2021 Census outpaced the broader SA3 region (8.9%) and the national average, making it a regional leader in population growth. This expansion was largely propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly of the total population gains in recent times.

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Woody Point is home to a qualified workforce with strong representation in vital services, an unemployment rate of 4.8%, and an estimated annual employment growth rate of 6.5%, according to aggregated statistical data from Districts. By March 2026, there were 2,622 employed locals, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.4% higher than the 4.3% recorded for Greater Brisbane. In addition, labor force participation is notably lower at 59.4% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. Census data indicates that a moderate 17.2% of workers performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.

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Postcode-level ATO data compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year indicates that the suburb of Woody Point has a median taxpayer income of $52,615 and an average income of $63,767. These figures sit below national benchmarks, contrasting with a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 would be roughly $58,592 for the median and $71,011 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, individual weekly income sits at the 31st percentile ($716), while household incomes are at the 15th percentile. The local earnings distribution shows that the largest group is the 27.1% of residents (1,414 people) earning between $1,500 and mirroring the metropolitan pattern where fall into the same bracket. Affordability constraints are severe, with residents retaining just of their income after housing costs, placing the area at the th percentile.

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According to the latest Census data, residential property types in Woody Point consisted of 54.5% standalone houses and 45.5% alternative dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings in metropolitan Brisbane. Home ownership stood at 33.5%, exceeding metropolitan levels, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (25.7%) or rented (40.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 was lower than the Brisbane metropolitan average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent was $325 compared to $380 in the metro area. On a national scale, Woody Point's mortgage costs are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are significantly lower than the national figure of $375.

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Family households represent the majority of homes at 55.9%, consisting of 14.9% couples with children, 29.0% couples without children, and 11.1% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 44.1%, which is made up of single-person households at 40.2% and group shared homes at 3.7%. The median size of local households is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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The educational achievements of the local population are notable within the region, with tertiary qualification rates at 23.1% of residents aged 15 and over, exceeding the SA4 regional average of 14.9%. Among university degrees, bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational training and technical skills are also highly represented, with 40.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (28.1%).

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An analysis of public transport reveals 24 operational transit stops within Woody Point, consisting of various bus options. These stops service 3 separate routes, facilitating a total of 489 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 159 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 87%, followed by trains at 6%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.1, which is below the regional average. Census data from 2021 shows that 17.2% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Evaluations of local mortality rates and chronic illnesses by Districts indicate that Woody Point faces notable health challenges, with various conditions prevalent across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage stands at approximately 52% of the population (~2,738 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area but below the Greater Brisbane average of 55.8%.

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Woody Point exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 76.7% of residents born in Australia, 87.6% holding citizenship, and 93.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 54.3% of the population, compared to 47.8% across the Greater Brisbane area.

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The median age of 54 years in Woody Point is much higher than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and the national median of 38. The age distribution reveals a large concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 (17.8%), while the 25 - 34 cohort is relatively small (6.5%) compared to Greater Brisbane. The proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 is significantly higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 8.2% to 10.9% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort shrank from 15.2% to 13.5% and the 5 to cohort declined from to . Significant demographic shifts are expected by led by a increase in the to cohort, which is projected to rise to residents from . This aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged and older represent of all projected population growth, while the to and to age cohorts are expected to decrease in size.

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Woody Point currently has an estimated 177 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 134 children aged 0-2 and 89 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 5% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 6% by 2041 (to approximately 167 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 366. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 8.1 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.