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Woodford QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Woodford QLD is 4,022 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woodford is $643 per week ($33,436 per year). Median rent in Woodford is $328 per week ($1,421 per month). Woodford has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Woodford has a population density of 44.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Woodford is England. The most common religion is Not stated (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodford is $1,647.

There were 917 recorded offences in Woodford in 2025-26, a rate of 228 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was domestic violence (292 offences).

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Woodford Population

residents (Census 2021)

Woodford Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$643/wk

$33,436 per year

#6382 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$328/wk

$1,421 per month

#3933 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$1,647/mo

Avg household size: —

Woodford Demographics

Gender Split

Male 67.3% (2,706) Female 32.7% (1,313)

Population Density

44.5

people per km²

4,022 people · 90.3 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$1,661

Family income/wk

Woodford 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)

Woodford Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.7% 348 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.3% 397 dwellings

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

Woodford Country of Birth

Australia

96.7%

England

2.2%

Canada

0.3%

Germany

0.2%

Fiji

0.2%

China

0.1%

India

0.1%

Iran

0.1%

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

Woodford Religion

Not stated

41.0%

No Religion

32.5%

Catholic

10.0%

Anglican

9.8%

Uniting Church

2.9%

Christian (other)

1.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.2%

Baptist

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Woodford Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

54.4%

Year 12 or equivalent

36.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.1%

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

Woodford Languages Spoken at Home

Other

57.9%

Korean

26.3%

Mandarin

15.8%

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

Woodford Employment

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Employed full-time

18.5% 624 people

⏰

Employed part-time

10.4% 351 people

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Unemployed

1.8% 60 people

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Not in labour force

69.4% 2,342 people

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

Woodford Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.0%

Bachelor Degree

22.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.7%

Certificate I/II

3.7%

Postgraduate Degree

2.7%

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

Woodford Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.2%

Community & Personal Service

17.3%

Professionals

16.0%

Clerical & Administrative

11.9%

Labourers

10.5%

Managers

10.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.9%

Sales Workers

5.3%

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

Woodford Field of Study

Engineering

21.2%

Management & Commerce

16.6%

Society & Culture

14.6%

Health

11.7%

Education

10.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.3%

Architecture & Building

8.1%

Agriculture & Environment

4.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.6%

Creative Arts

1.7%

Information Technology

0.6%

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

Woodford Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Woodford Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.1%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

9.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

7.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.9%

$4,000+/wk

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Woodford Marital Status

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Married

38.1% 1,371

↔️

Separated

6.6% 239

📋

Divorced

8.3% 297

🕊️

Widowed

4.3% 156

👤

Never married

42.6% 1,531

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Woodford Ancestry

English

35.1%

Australian

30.4%

Irish

9.6%

Scottish

8.5%

German

5.7%

Other

3.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.0%

Dutch

1.5%

New Zealander

1.0%

Italian

1.0%

Filipino

0.6%

Polish

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Woodford School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.7%

Secondary — Government

25.4%

Pre-school

10.1%

Secondary — Catholic

6.2%

Vocational Education

5.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.0%

Primary — Catholic

2.0%

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

Woodford Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

10.3% 505

✅

No need for assistance

89.7% 4,375

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

Woodford Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.7% 302

—

Not a volunteer

85.3% 1,748

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Woodford Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.8%

$300-$449/mo

1.3%

$450-$599/mo

2.1%

$600-$799/mo

3.8%

$800-$999/mo

5.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

28.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Woodford How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.4%

Did not go to work

14.6%

Car (passenger)

4.0%

Walked only

2.5%

Truck

2.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.8%

Train

0.4%

Bus

0.4%

Bicycle

0.3%

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

Woodford Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.3%

1 vehicle

30.5%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

16.8%

4+ vehicles

16.1%

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

Woodford Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.9%

2 bedrooms

11.9%

3 bedrooms

43.3%

4 bedrooms

32.9%

5 bedrooms

7.0%

6+ bedrooms

2.9%

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

Woodford Population Mobility

14.7%

moved in the last year

42.0%

moved in the last 5 years

5.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

32.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Woodford Indigenous Population

12.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

942

Indigenous residents

6,922

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Woodford Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

305

Arthritis

146

Heart disease

117

Lung condition

Diabetes

Asthma

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Woodford Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.9%

$150-$299/wk

7.2%

$300-$399/wk

7.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

11.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.7%

$3,500+/wk

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Woodford Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.1%

Couple — children under 15

33.7%

Couple — no children under 15

14.9%

One parent — children under 15

9.6%

One parent — no children under 15

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Woodford Military Service

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Previously served

5.6% 114

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Never served

94.4% 1,914

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Woodford Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.7% 302

—

Did not provide

85.3% 1,752

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Woodford Children Ever Born

No children

25.7%

1 child

11.8%

2 children

33.8%

3 children

19.7%

4 children

6.7%

5+ children

2.2%

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

Woodford When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

2020

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

Woodford Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.9%

5–14 hours

27.1%

15–29 hours

14.2%

30+ hours

12.4%

Did not do domestic work

28.4%

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

Woodford Household Size

1 person

22.2%

2 persons

39.9%

3 persons

15.5%

4 persons

12.7%

5 persons

5.7%

6+ persons

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Woodford Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,082

Moved from QLD

234

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from SA

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

Woodford Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

74.9%

Step family — no other children

15.8%

Blended family — no other children

3.9%

Other couple — children only

2.3%

Intact family — other children present

1.5%

Step family — other children present

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Woodford Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 917 total

Domestic Violence

292

Drug Offences

160

Assault

120

Traffic

117

Theft

Break & Enter

Sexual Offences

Fraud

Property Damage

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Woodford Schools

schools nearby

government

952

avg ICSEA score

493

total students

Woodford State School Government

Combined · Prep-10 · 493 students

952

ICSEA

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

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Woodford Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,393/wk

Median Rent $328/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.5%

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

If you earn X in Woodford

Your weekly income

≈ $6,036/month

Median rent $328/wk

Left after rent $1,065/wk

Rent share 23.5%

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Income: $716/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $128/wk

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Income: $671/wk Rent: $209/wk Save: $119/wk

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Income: $727/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $78/wk

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Income: $722/wk Rent: $255/wk Save: $73/wk

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Income: $699/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $68/wk

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Income: $710/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $58/wk

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Income: $614/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $48/wk

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Income: $679/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $48/wk

Woodford vs State & National Average

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Pop: 6,021 Income: $799/wk Rent: $450/wk

Macgregor (Qld)

Pop: 5,980 Income: $634/wk Rent: $430/wk

Newport (Qld)

Pop: 5,964 Income: $1,009/wk Rent: $530/wk

East Toowoomba

Pop: 5,953 Income: $838/wk Rent: $300/wk

Lawnton

Pop: 5,905 Income: $747/wk Rent: $320/wk

Beaconsfield (Qld)

Pop: 5,899 Income: $811/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woodford

What is the population of Woodford QLD?

The population of Woodford QLD is 4,022 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 44.5 people per km².Woodford is ranked #1,914 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Woodford?

The median personal income in Woodford QLD is $643 per week, or $33,436 per year.The median household income is $1,393 per week.Family income is $1,661 per week.Woodford is ranked #6,382 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Woodford?

Median rent in Woodford QLD is $328 per week ($1,421 per month).Rent represents 23.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Woodford ranks #3,933 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Woodford?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodford QLD is $1,647. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Woodford?

The median age in Woodford QLD is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Woodford a good suburb to live in?

Woodford is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,022.The median income is $643/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.5% 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: 33132. All dollar figures in AUD.