Sub-region (SA3) · Area profile

Woden Valley

29 km²

Woden Valley stands out for an exceptionally well-educated community, with high household incomes and a slightly smaller population than usual.

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📍 Woden Valley, Sub-region (SA3)

Demographics & Identity

Total population39,279▲ +19.2%since 2011 Median age39 yrs▼ -2.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.4%People aged 65 and over18.5%Children under 1517.2%People in a de facto relationship10.4%▲ +18.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Woden Valley, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).

Young adults (25–44)29.4%

Older adults (45–64)23.9%

Seniors (65+)18.5%

Children (0–14)17.2%

Youth (15–24)11.0%

Marital status

In Woden Valley, the largest group is Married at 50%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (8%).

Married50%
Never married34%
Divorced8%
Widowed6%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Woden Valley, the largest group is Australia at 80%, followed by India (5%) and England (4%).

Australia65.2%

India4.2%

England3.3%

Nepal2.6%

China1.7%

Philippines1.6%

New Zealand1.2%

Italy0.6%

South Africa0.5%

Vietnam0.4%

Ancestry

In Woden Valley, the largest group is English at 29%, followed by Australian (27%) and Irish (12%).

English31.7%

Australian29.4%

Irish12.9%

Scottish10.7%

Indian4.9%

Chinese4.8%

German4.3%

Italian3.8%

Filipino2.1%

Greek1.8%

Language

People using another language at home25.2%

Language used at home

In Woden Valley, the largest group is English only at 89%, followed by Mandarin (3%) and Hindi (1%).

English only71.0%

Mandarin2.3%

Hindi1.0%

Cantonese0.9%

Punjabi0.9%

Italian0.9%

Greek0.9%

Tagalog0.8%

Arabic0.7%

Vietnamese0.4%

Religion

People with no religion41.0%

Religious affiliation

In Woden Valley, the largest group is No religion at 43%, followed by Christianity (43%) and Hinduism (7%).

No religion43%
Christianity43%
Hinduism7%
Buddhism3%
Islam3%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1280.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher50.4%

Highest year of school

In Woden Valley, the largest group is Year 12 at 84%, followed by Year 10 (9%) and Year 9 or below (4%).

Year 1280.1%

Year 108.7%

Year 9 or below3.9%

Year 112.8%

Highest qualification level

In Woden Valley, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 41%, followed by Postgraduate degree (25%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (13%).

Bachelor degree37.1%

Postgraduate degree22.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.0%

Certificate III / IV10.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate7.2%

Certificate I / II1.0%

Field of qualification

In Woden Valley, the largest group is Society & culture at 23%, followed by Management & commerce (21%) and Health (14%).

Society & culture20.7%

Management & commerce19.5%

Health12.7%

Engineering & related7.3%

Information technology7.1%

Education7.0%

Natural & physical sciences5.6%

Creative arts4.0%

Architecture & building3.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,265▲ +33.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,375▲ +30.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,106▲ +30.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week25.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week38.1%

Household income distribution

In Woden Valley, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 31%, followed by $4,000 or more (27%) and $650–$1,499 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99929.8%

$4,000 or more25.9%

$650–$1,49918.2%

$3,000–$3,99912.3%

Under $6508.9%

Personal income distribution

In Woden Valley, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 31%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and Under $650 (27%).

$1,500–$2,99929.4%

$650–$1,49928.9%

Under $65026.1%

$3,000 or more11.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.3%People with a mental health condition8.6%People needing help with daily activities5.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Woden Valley, the largest group is None at 70%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (6%).

None66.2%

One condition19.6%

Two conditions6.1%

Three or more2.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Woden Valley, the largest group is Other condition at 20%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Mental health (17%).

Other condition9.8%

Arthritis8.8%

Mental health8.6%

Asthma8.3%

Diabetes3.9%

Heart disease3.8%

Cancer3.2%

Lung condition1.4%

Dementia0.9%

Stroke0.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.3%People providing unpaid care12.8%People caring for children unpaid27.0%People who served in the Defence Force5.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families10.4%People living alone29.4%▲ +3.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Woden Valley, the largest group is Couples with children at 59%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples with children59%
Couples without children29%
One-parent families10%
Other families1%

Household size

In Woden Valley, the largest group is 2 people at 32%, followed by 1 person (29%) and 4 people (16%).

2 people32.3%

1 person29.4%

4 people15.8%

3 people14.9%

5 people5.4%

6 or more2.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$440▲ +22.2%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167→ 0.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting30.8%Homes owned outright32.8%Separate (detached) houses58.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms67.8%▼ -9.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Woden Valley, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 33%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Rented (31%).

Owned with a mortgage33%
Owned outright33%
Rented31%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Woden Valley, the largest group is Separate house at 58%, followed by Flat or apartment (21%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (20%).

Separate house58%
Flat or apartment21%
Townhouse / semi-detached20%

Bedrooms per home

In Woden Valley, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 33%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (21%).

3 bedrooms32.6%

4 bedrooms26.3%

2 bedrooms20.8%

1 bedroom10.1%

5 or more8.8%

Studio / none0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In Woden Valley, the largest group is $350–$549 at 46%, followed by $550–$749 (21%) and $200–$349 (15%).

$350–$54945.0%

$550–$74920.1%

$200–$34914.2%

Under $20011.4%

$750 or more6.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Woden Valley, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 32%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (31%) and $1,000–$1,799 (23%).

$3,000 or more30.7%

$1,800–$2,99929.8%

$1,000–$1,79922.5%

Under $1,00013.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.4%▼ -17.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Woden Valley, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 42%, followed by 2 vehicles (36%) and 3 vehicles (10%).

1 vehicle42.3%

2 vehicles36.5%

3 vehicles9.8%

No vehicle6.4%

4 or more5.1%

How people get to work

In Woden Valley, the largest group is Car (driver) at 66%, followed by Worked at home (13%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)57.3%

Worked at home11.3%

Car (passenger)5.7%

Bus5.4%

Walked5.1%

Bicycle1.6%

Train0.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years46.8%Recent arrivals from overseas20.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.6%Labour-force participation66.2%Employed full-time66.0%

Industries people work in

In Woden Valley, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 30%, followed by Health care & social assistance (17%) and Professional & technical (11%).

Public administration & safety29.8%

Health care & social assistance17.0%

Professional & technical10.7%

Education & training7.9%

Accommodation & food5.9%

Retail trade5.8%

Construction5.0%

Administrative & support3.1%

Other services2.5%

Arts & recreation1.7%

Occupations people work in

In Woden Valley, the largest group is Professionals at 36%, followed by Managers (19%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals35.5%

Managers18.9%

Clerical & administrative13.0%

Community & personal service10.2%

Technicians & trades7.8%

Sales workers5.5%

Labourers5.4%

Machinery operators & drivers1.8%

Areas within Woden Valley

Chifley Curtin Farrer Garran Hughes Isaacs Lyons (ACT)Mawson O'Malley Pearce Phillip Torrens

Nearby areas

Weston Creek South Canberra Molonglo North Canberra Tuggeranong Belconnen Canberra East Gungahlin

👥 Demographics & Identity