Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Woodridge
5 km²
Sitting in the heart of Logan, Woodridge is a very walkable urban community with a young and diverse population. The typical resident is just 33, and nearly a quarter of the population are children under 15, making it noticeably younger than the state and national averages. It is a multicultural hub where over a third of people use a language other than English at home. While the area faces significant economic challenges, it remains a central point for those accessing public transport and local services.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
26 schools within reach make Woodridge convenient for families.
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This is a young community where children under 15 make up 23% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. It also has a strong First Nations presence, with 6.2% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Born overseas, 38.2% of residents come from outside Australia, which is far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.
Language diversity is high, with 33.4% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the Queensland figure of 13.2%. About 8.4% of residents speak little or no English.
Religion is common here, as only 29.5% of people report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Many residents identify as Christian or Muslim.
Educational attainment is quite low, with only 41.9% of people completing Year 12 and 8.7% holding a bachelor degree, both figures far below the national average.
Typical incomes are among the lowest in the region, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $1,043, far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are more common here, as 8.4% of people need help with daily activities and 10.9% have a mental health condition, both figures being higher than most areas.
Participation in unpaid work is lower than usual, with only 9.1% of people volunteering, which is well below the national average of 14.1%.
The First Nations community is large and young, with a typical age of 20, though it faces high unemployment at 30% and typical personal incomes of $450 a week.
Homes here are often crowded, with 2.7 people per home and a very high rate of one-parent families at 30.5%, far above the national figure of 14.1%.
Renting is the most common tenure for 59.8% of households, far above the national figure of 30.6%. Typical weekly rents are much lower than average at $280.
Public transport is widely used and accessible, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop, though 14.2% of households have no motor vehicle.
The population is quite mobile, with 41.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17% of the community.
Finding work is difficult in Woodridge, where the unemployment rate is 15.3%, far above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work as labourers or machinery operators.
The area is ranked as one of the most disadvantaged in the region, with a score of 1 for overall advantage, education, and access to resources.
The local climate is warmer and wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall reaching 1,134mm.
The area is very walkable, with 97.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a city-style 'walkshed' and nearly all homes within short walk of parks, schools and transport.