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 of November 2025, is approximately 10,254, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure reflects an increase of 806 people, representing an 8.5% rise since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,448. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,834 in June 2024 and an additional 110 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 50 persons per square kilometer. Lobethal-Woodside's 8.5% growth since the census is within 0.2 percentage points of the state's growth rate, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Interstate migration contributed approximately 54.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future demographic trends suggest an above median population growth for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with the area projected to increase by 1,474 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 10.3% over the 17 years.

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, 15 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.7 new residents arrive per year for each new home approved between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction cost value of new dwellings 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 roughly half the building activity per person and ranks among the 69th percentile nationally. New developments consist of 98% standalone homes and 2% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low-density nature.

There are approximately 198 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to AreaSearch quarterly estimates, Lobethal-Woodside is projected to gain 1,054 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

Lobethal - Woodside has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three major projects likely impacting the region: Larkview Mount Barker, Amblemead Estate, New Mount Barker Hospital, and South Eastern Freeway Upgrade. The following details projects expected to have the most relevance.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.

AreaSearch assessment positions Lobethal - Woodside ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Lobethal-Woodside has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 3.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.1%. As of September 2025, there are 5,454 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.7% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Adelaide at 69.0%. According to Census responses, 15.1% of residents work from home. Key industries for employment include health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. The area specializes 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. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.1%, labour force by 3.1%, with unemployment remaining unchanged. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a slight fall in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Lobethal-Woodside's employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 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 $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average) for Greater Adelaide. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, estimated median income as of September 2025 would be approximately $58,069, and average income would be around $75,010. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Lobethal - Woodside rank modestly, between the 46th and 48th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The data indicates that 32.3% of locals (3,312 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, similar to the broader area where this cohort also represents 31.8%. After housing costs, residents retain 87.1% of their income, reflecting 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

In Lobethal - Woodside, as per the latest Census, 93.3% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 6.7% comprising semi-detached, apartments and other types. This contrasts with Adelaide metro's figures of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lobethal - Woodside stood at 38.8%, with mortgaged properties at 45.6% and rented ones at 15.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent in Lobethal - Woodside was $320, matching Adelaide metro's figure but significantly lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 on average.

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

Family households account for 75.7% of all households, consisting of 33.1% couples with children, 32.4% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up 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 the most common at 17.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (26.6%). Educational participation is high, with 27.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 10.6% in primary, 7.8% in secondary, and 4.2% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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 offering a mix of bus services. These are covered by 23 different routes, collectively facilitating 465 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 274 meters from their nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, with most commuters traveling outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 92% of residents. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 15.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 66 trips daily across all routes, equating to roughly 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 based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both younger and older age groups have low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is high at approximately 53% of the total population (~5,465 people), leading the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.5% and 8.3% of residents respectively. 68.1% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 67.9%. Health outcomes for working-age individuals are generally typical. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.6% (2,319 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 19.0%. 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 2016 Census, had low cultural diversity with 86.7% of residents born in Australia, 91.6% being Australian citizens, and 95.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 44.3%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 42.4%. The top three ancestry groups were English (33.5%), Australian (29.2%), and German (10.5%), all substantially higher than regional averages of 27.8%, 22.8%, and 5.1% respectively.

Notably, Dutch (1.8%) Polish (0.9%) and Welsh (0.7%) ancestry were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.2%, 1.0%, and 0.6%.

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

The median age in Lobethal-Woodside is 44 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and also exceeds Australia's median age of 38 years. The 55-64 age cohort makes up 14.5% of the population in Lobethal-Woodside, compared to the Greater Adelaide average, indicating an over-representation of this group locally. Conversely, those aged 25-34 make up only 10.2%, showing under-representation in this age group. Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the percentage of the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 7.1% to 8.3%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 13.4% to 12.2%. Looking ahead to 2041, population forecasts suggest significant demographic changes for Lobethal-Woodside, with the 85+ age cohort projected to increase by 356 people (a growth of 123%) from 291 to 648. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 67% of the projected growth. However, the 55-64 and 35-44 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.