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Woodend QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Woodend, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Woodend QLD is 1,483 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woodend is $744 per week ($38,688 per year). Median rent in Woodend is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Woodend has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Woodend has a population density of 1141.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Woodend is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodend is $1,452.

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Woodend Population

residents (Census 2021)

Woodend Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$744/wk

$38,688 per year

#4653 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,452/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Woodend Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (789) Female 46.7% (692)

Population Density

1141.6

people per km²

1,483 people · 1.3 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,082

Family income/wk

Woodend Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Woodend Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

40.1% 144 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.9% 215 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Woodend Country of Birth

Australia

94.5%

England

4.0%

China

0.9%

Hong Kong

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Woodend Religion

No Religion

51.7%

Catholic

22.8%

Anglican

11.0%

Not stated

5.3%

Uniting Church

3.7%

Christian (other)

2.5%

Baptist

1.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Woodend Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

66.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Woodend Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish

18.4%

Other

15.8%

Cantonese

13.2%

SAL Tot

10.5%

Afrikaans

10.5%

Japan

7.9%

Other Chinese

7.9%

Mandarin

7.9%

German

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Woodend Employment

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Employed full-time

38.4% 411 people

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Employed part-time

18.4% 197 people

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Unemployed

4.6% 49 people

🏠

Not in labour force

38.6% 413 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Woodend Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

33.9%

Bachelor Degree

27.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.6%

Postgraduate Degree

8.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.5%

Certificate I/II

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Woodend Occupation

Professionals

31.3%

Community & Personal Service

15.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.7%

Managers

14.1%

Clerical & Administrative

12.5%

Labourers

4.6%

Sales Workers

4.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Woodend Field of Study

Society & Culture

19.8%

Management & Commerce

17.8%

Engineering

17.4%

Education

12.2%

Health

10.5%

Architecture & Building

6.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.8%

Creative Arts

4.8%

Agriculture & Environment

4.1%

Information Technology

2.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Woodend Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Woodend Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.9%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

6.6%

$800-$999/wk

7.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.2%

$4,000+/wk

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Woodend Marital Status

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Married

40.7% 490

↔️

Separated

3.8% 46

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Divorced

9.6% 115

🕊️

Widowed

4.7% 56

👤

Never married

41.2% 496

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Woodend Ancestry

English

28.9%

Australian

28.1%

Irish

12.0%

Scottish

9.6%

German

6.2%

Other

5.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.3%

Italian

1.4%

Chinese

1.4%

Welsh

1.0%

Filipino

0.8%

New Zealander

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Woodend School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

27.9%

Primary — Government

16.7%

Secondary — Government

12.4%

Secondary — Catholic

11.2%

Primary — Catholic

10.9%

Vocational Education

8.0%

Pre-school

7.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Woodend Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.7% 191

✅

No need for assistance

93.3% 2,664

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Woodend Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.3% 187

—

Not a volunteer

83.7% 959

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Woodend Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.3%

$300-$449/mo

1.6%

$450-$599/mo

1.6%

$600-$799/mo

4.8%

$800-$999/mo

6.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

29.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

16.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Woodend How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.6%

Did not go to work

14.5%

Car (passenger)

5.4%

Walked only

5.4%

Train

1.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.2%

Truck

0.9%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.7%

Other

0.7%

Bicycle

0.5%

Bus

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Woodend Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.7%

1 vehicle

38.4%

2 vehicles

36.2%

3 vehicles

12.4%

4+ vehicles

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Woodend Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.3%

2 bedrooms

14.8%

3 bedrooms

54.0%

4 bedrooms

17.1%

5 bedrooms

6.9%

6+ bedrooms

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Woodend Population Mobility

19.1%

moved in the last year

49.9%

moved in the last 5 years

7.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Woodend Indigenous Population

6.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

199

Indigenous residents

2,674

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Woodend Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

198

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Woodend Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.0%

$1-$149/wk

5.5%

$150-$299/wk

4.0%

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.8%

$3,500+/wk

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Woodend Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.2%

Couple — no children

26.7%

Couple — no children under 15

13.7%

One parent — children under 15

10.9%

One parent — no children under 15

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Woodend Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.6% 7

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.8% 9

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Previously served

5.0% 58

👤

Never served

93.6% 1,079

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Woodend Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.2% 151

—

Did not provide

86.8% 989

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Woodend Children Ever Born

No children

33.0%

1 child

15.1%

2 children

26.2%

3 children

17.6%

4 children

6.5%

5+ children

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Woodend When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Woodend Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.4%

5–14 hours

31.4%

15–29 hours

14.3%

30+ hours

8.1%

Did not do domestic work

23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Woodend Household Size

1 person

27.8%

2 persons

34.0%

3 persons

17.6%

4 persons

12.5%

5 persons

5.1%

6+ persons

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Woodend Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,147

Moved from QLD

195

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Woodend Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

71.2%

Step family — no other children

21.8%

Blended family — no other children

5.1%

Intact family — other children present

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Woodend Schools

schools nearby

government

974

avg ICSEA score

12,585

total students

Ipswich Girls' Grammar School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,047 students

1122

ICSEA

Ipswich Grammar School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,336 students

1114

ICSEA

St Edmund's College Catholic

Combined · 5-12 · 1,171 students

1049

ICSEA

St Mary's Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 556 students

1041

ICSEA

St Mary's College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 730 students

1033

ICSEA

St Joseph's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 390 students

1029

ICSEA

Ipswich Adventist School Independent

Primary · Prep-6 · 108 students

1026

ICSEA

The Industry School - Ipswich Independent

Secondary · 10-12 · 208 students

1017

ICSEA

Immaculate Heart School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 248 students

1002

ICSEA

Ipswich Central State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 529 students

980

ICSEA

Ipswich Special School Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 108 students

962

ICSEA

Blair State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 320 students

952

ICSEA

Ipswich West Special School Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 135 students

950

ICSEA

Ipswich West State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 210 students

947

ICSEA

Bremer State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 2,020 students

938

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 27 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Woodend Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,629/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Woodend

Your weekly income

≈ $7,059/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,329/wk

Rent share 18.4%

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Woodend vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Kurrimine Beach

Pop: 742 Income: $577/wk Rent: $260/wk

Bauple

Pop: 745 Income: $447/wk Rent: $240/wk

Shaw

Pop: 760 Income: $1,119/wk Rent: $322/wk

Erakala

Pop: 763 Income: $1,107/wk Rent: $280/wk

Greenmount (Toowoomba - Qld)

Pop: 765 Income: $786/wk Rent: $253/wk

Wights Mountain

Pop: 767 Income: $1,092/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woodend

What is the population of Woodend QLD?

The population of Woodend QLD is 1,483 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1141.6 people per km².Woodend is ranked #3,411 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Woodend?

The median personal income in Woodend QLD is $744 per week, or $38,688 per year.The median household income is $1,629 per week.Family income is $2,082 per week.Woodend is ranked #4,653 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Woodend?

Median rent in Woodend QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 18.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Woodend ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Woodend?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodend QLD is $1,452. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Woodend?

The median age in Woodend QLD is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Woodend a good suburb to live in?

Woodend is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,483.The median income is $744/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 33130. All dollar figures in AUD.