Lobethal - Woodside

An assessment of population growth drivers in Lobethal - Woodside reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Lobethal-Woodside's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, stands at 10,013 as of May 2026. This figure represents a growth of 565 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,448. The increase is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 9,996 in June 2025 and an additional 120 validated new addresses post-census. This results in a population density of 49 persons per square kilometer. Lobethal-Woodside's growth rate of 6.0% since the census is within 1.5 percentage points of the state average of 7.5%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 56.2% to this growth, though all factors including overseas migration and natural growth were positive.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data or years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted and adjusted using a weighted aggregation method from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population growth is projected at above median rates, with an expected increase of 1,404 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 13.8% over the 16-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Lobethal - Woodside when compared nationally

Lobethal-Woodside has recorded approximately 56 residential property approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 280 homes. As of FY-26, 21 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.7 new residents have arrived per year for each new home built between FY-21 and FY-25. The average value of new dwellings developed is $324,000.

This financial year has seen $45.9 million in commercial approvals, indicating robust commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Lobethal-Woodside records around 56% of the building activity per person and ranks among the 69th percentile nationally. New developments consist predominantly of standalone homes (98%) with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 2%.

This preserves the area's low-density nature, attracting space-seeking buyers. There are approximately 198 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market. Population forecasts suggest Lobethal-Woodside will gain around 1,387 residents by 2041. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Lobethal - Woodside has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 33rdth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three major projects that could impact this region. Notable projects include Larkview Mount Barker, Amblemead Estate, New Mount Barker Hospital, and South Eastern Freeway Upgrade. The following details these projects, focusing on those most relevant to the area.

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AreaSearch analysis places Lobethal - Woodside well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Lobethal-Woodside has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 3.0% as of December 2019. Employment in the area grew by 5.6% over the past year. As of December 2025, there are 5,549 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation stands at 68.8%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. According to Census responses in 2016, 15.1% of residents worked from home. Key industries for employment include health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. The area has a significant employment specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 5.2 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance is under-represented at 14.4% compared to Greater Adelaide's 17.7%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 5.6%, while the labour force grew by 5.3%, leading to a decrease in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 4.2% and labour force growth of 3.9%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lobethal-Woodside's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ended June 2023 shows that Lobethal - Woodside SA2 has a median income of $53,372 and an average income of $68,943. This is slightly above the national averages of $51,500 (median) and $65,000 (average). In Greater Adelaide, the median income is $54,808 and the average income is $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% from July 2023 to March 2026, current estimates for Lobethal - Woodside would be approximately $58,800 (median) and $75,955 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Lobethal - Woodside rank at the 46th percentile, family incomes at the 47th percentile, and personal incomes at the 48th percentile. The predominant income cohort is $1,500 - $2,999, representing 32.3% of locals (3,234 people), which is similar to the broader area's 31.8%. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 87.1% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Lobethal - Woodside is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Lobethal-Woodside, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.3% houses and 6.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lobethal-Woodside was at 38.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.6% and rented ones at 15.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,600, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent figure for Lobethal-Woodside was recorded as $320, matching Adelaide metro's figure but significantly lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Lobethal-Woodside were lower at $1,600 compared to Australia's average of $1,863.

Lobethal - Woodside has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 75.7% of all households, including 33.1% couples with children, 32.4% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.3%, with lone person households at 22.8% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.

The educational profile of Lobethal - Woodside exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 25.7%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 42.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 17.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials are held by 38.4% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 26.6%. Educational participation is high, with 27.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.6% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Lobethal - Woodside has 67 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 23 different routes that together facilitate 465 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average located 274 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 92%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 15.1% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 66 trips per day, resulting in approximately 6 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Lobethal - Woodside is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Lobethal-Woodside shows better-than-average health outcomes, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both younger and older age groups have low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is held by approximately 53% of the total population (~5,336 people), higher than the average SA2 area rate. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.5%) and mental health issues (8.3%). 68.1% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are generally typical. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.9% (2,289 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 19.2%. Senior health outcomes rank nationally higher than the general population.

Lobethal - Woodside is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Lobethal-Woodside, as per the Australian Census 2016 data, showed lower cultural diversity with 86.7% of its population born in Australia, 91.6% being citizens, and 95.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 44.3%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 42.4%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (33.5%), Australian (29.2%), and German (10.5%), all substantially higher than regional averages.

Notably, Dutch (1.8%) Polish (0.9%) and Welsh (0.7%) populations were slightly overrepresented compared to regional figures of 1.2%, 1.0% and 0.6% respectively.

Lobethal - Woodside hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Lobethal-Woodside is 44 years, which is notably higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and also exceeds the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, the 55-64 age cohort is significantly over-represented in Lobethal-Woodside at 14.6%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 10.1%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 7.1% to 8.4% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 13.4% to 11.9%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are projected for Lobethal-Woodside. The 85+ age group is expected to expand dramatically by 361 people (129%), from 280 to 642. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 57% of the projected growth. In contrast, the 35 to 44 age group shows minimal growth, increasing by just 1% (13 people).