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Lobethal - Woodside has an estimated 10,013 residents, up from 9,448 at the 2021 Census — a change of 565 people, or 6.0%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 120 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 56.2% of that increase. Density is about 49 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Lobethal - Woodside is approximately 10,013 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 565 people (6.0%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 9,448 people. This shift is calculated from the ABS estimated resident population of 9,996 in June 2025 combined with 120 validated new addresses since the Census. With this population level, the density ratio stands at 49 persons per square kilometer, ensuring plenty of space for residents. The 6.0% growth rate of Lobethal - Woodside since the census is within 1.5 percentage points of the state average (7.5%), showing competitive demographic trends.
The main driver of this expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 56.2% of the total population increase during recent times, though other sources like overseas migration and natural growth also made positive contributions. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS/Geoscience Australia for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 regions missing from this dataset, or for periods past 2032, projections from the SA State Government's Regional/LGA age group data, published in 2023 based on 2021 numbers, are applied through a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, population growth is projected to exceed the national median, with the region forecast to add 1,404 persons by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP data, which equates to a 13.8% total increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
280 new dwellings have been approved in Lobethal - Woodside over the past five years, an average of 56 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 98% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Lobethal - Woodside has seen approximately 56 residential property approvals per year, summing to 280 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 23 approvals have been logged. With an average of 1.9 new residents per year per approved home over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, supply and demand appear well balanced, promoting steady market trends, while new housing is constructed at an average value of $324,000. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $45.9 million in the current financial year, demonstrating robust development activity in the commercial sector.
In comparison with Greater Adelaide, building activity per capita in Lobethal - Woodside is about 56%, placing it in the 69th percentile of areas evaluated across the nation. New builds are heavily dominated by standalone homes at 98.0%, with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 2.0%, maintaining the low density character of the area through detached dwellings that appeal to buyers wanting space. The region averages around 201 people per dwelling approval, which reflects a low density market environment. Demographic projections indicate that Lobethal - Woodside will add 1,387 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction volumes seem in line with upcoming demand, supporting stable market conditions without driving up prices excessively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 64 current infrastructure and development projects close to Lobethal - Woodside, worth an estimated $7.56 billion. 29 are already under construction and 36 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning policies are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 3 major projects that are expected to influence the local area. The most significant developments include Larkview Mount Barker, Amblemead Estate, New Mount Barker Hospital, and the South Eastern Freeway Upgrade, with details provided below for the most relevant ones.
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Amblemead Estate
Premium boutique land development featuring 194 allotments across multiple stages with stunning reserve, playgrounds, waterfront boardwalk, and bio-filtration systems, marketed by Connekt Urban Projects and setting new standards in Adelaide Hills living.
29 Princes Highway Commercial & Medical Centre
Proposed development comprising a two-storey commercial and medical building with consulting rooms, ancillary offices, staff amenities, undercroft parking, and landscaping following demolition of existing structures.
Totness Retail Depot
Totness Retail Depot is a large-format retail showroom development comprising approximately 4,560 sqm of gross leasable area across two inline buildings. The centre features rear loading facilities, flexible tenancy configurations, and 115 on-grade car parking spaces along the Mount Barker Road and South Eastern Freeway corridor.
Totness Trading Hub Stage 2
Stage 2 of the Totness Trading Hub development delivers 35 light industrial and commercial units across five acres of landscaped space[cite: 1]. Developed by Buildtec, the hub accommodates light manufacturing, trade supply, warehousing, and e-commerce businesses in the Mount Barker growth corridor[cite: 1].
Totness Precinct
The Totness Precinct is a masterplanned light industrial and commercial enterprise park developed by Adelin Holdings on Innovation Drive in Totness, Mount Barker. The precinct delivers modern industrial warehouses, commercial showrooms, trade supply tenancies, and logistics facilities to support employment growth in the Adelaide Hills. Staged civil subdivision and warehouse construction are ongoing.
Littlehampton Greening & Open Space Renewal Program
Comprehensive township revitalisation project by Mount Barker District Council in partnership with State and Federal Governments to upgrade Miels Park, Main Street streetscapes, and open spaces at The Glebe.
South Eastern Freeway - Mount Barker & Verdun Interchange Upgrades
A $150 million major infrastructure project delivering comprehensive upgrades to the Mount Barker and Verdun interchanges on the South Eastern Freeway to improve traffic flow, safety, and regional connectivity for the rapidly growing Mount Barker and Adelaide Hills district.
Totness Recreation Trail Extension
A planned shared recreational trail and pedestrian infrastructure linkage connecting Innovation Drive, Follett Close, and commercial precincts in Totness to the South Eastern Freeway overpass and Adelaide Road crossing. The project aims to improve active transport connectivity and recreational access across Mount Barker's commercial hub.
5,580 residents of Lobethal - Woodside are employed, from a labour force of 5,741. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 69.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce in Lobethal - Woodside is highly skilled, with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 2.8%, and an estimated job growth rate of 5.7% over the past year. In March 2026, there were 5,580 employed residents, while the local unemployment rate was 1.0% below the 3.8% rate of Greater Adelaide, and participation in the labour force was typical at 69.0% compared to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide. Census data indicates that a moderate 15.1% of employed residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. The region shows a strong concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where the employment share is 5.2 times the regional average. Conversely, the health care & social assistance sector is less prominent locally, employing 14.4% of the workforce compared to 17.7% in Greater Adelaide. Although there are local jobs available, the ratio of the Census working population to the local population suggests that many residents travel outside the area for employment. According to the AreaSearch study of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 5.7% and the labour force expand by 5.1%, which led to a decrease in unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 4.2% and the labour force by 4.0%, with unemployment dropping by 0.2 percentage points. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspectives on prospective employment demand in Lobethal - Woodside. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary widely by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local employment mix suggests that Lobethal - Woodside should see job numbers rise by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, which is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lobethal - Woodside is $1,691 a week (about $88,000 a year), with median personal income at $795 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,372 a year against an average of $68,943. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The latest postcode ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the Lobethal - Woodside SA2 are slightly above the national average, with a median of $53,372 and an average of $68,943. For comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded a median income of $54,808 and an average of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be roughly $58,800 for the median and $75,955 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Lobethal - Woodside are moderate, ranking between the 46th and 48th percentiles.
The largest bracket contains 32.3% of local residents (3,234 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is very similar to the wider region where this bracket accounts for 31.8%. Residents keep 87.1% of their income after paying for housing, showing strong discretionary funds, and the area is situated in the 6th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lobethal - Woodside had 3,427 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 1% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,600 a month. Rent absorbs 18.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Lobethal - Woodside at the time of the last Census consisted of 93.3% houses and 6.7% alternative dwellings like semi-detached homes, apartments, and other formats, compared to Adelaide metro's breakdown of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in Lobethal - Woodside was much higher than in Adelaide metro, standing at 38.8%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (45.6%) or rented (15.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,600, which is higher than the Adelaide metro average of $1,562, while the weekly rent median was $320, matching Adelaide metro's $320.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Lobethal - Woodside are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lobethal - Woodside counted 3,427 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,632 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 75.7%, which includes couples with children at 33.1%, couples without children at 32.4%, and single parent households at 9.6%. The remaining 24.3% consists of non-family households, with lone person households representing 22.8% and group households accounting for 1.4%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which matches the average for Greater Adelaide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.7% of adults in Lobethal - Woodside hold a university qualification, including 17.9% with a bachelor degree and 4.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.6% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,557 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,039 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational outcomes in the area show some gaps, as university completion rates of 25.7% fall well below the SA4 regional average of 42.2%. This situation presents both an obstacle and a chance for focused educational strategies. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 17.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational training is highly represented, with 38.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (26.6%). Engagement in learning is high, with 27.4% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This includes 10.6% of residents in primary school, 7.8% in high school, and 4.2% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lobethal - Woodside reaches 67 stops on 23 routes, timetabled for about 470 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of public transit shows 67 active transit stops in Lobethal - Woodside, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected by 23 separate routes, which combine to offer 465 passenger trips per week. Access to transport is rated as positive, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 274 meters. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of commuters travel out of the region, and private vehicles remain the primary choice at 92%. Car ownership averages 1.8 vehicles per household, which is above the regional average. Around 15.1% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may have been impacted by pandemic conditions).
The average frequency of service is 66 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 6 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
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68.1% of residents in Lobethal - Woodside report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Lobethal - Woodside displays strong health metrics, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and chronic illness showing low levels of common health conditions in both youth and older age brackets, and the rate of private health insurance slightly exceeding the average SA2 region at roughly 53% of the population (~5,336 people). The most prevalent health conditions recorded locally were arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 8.5 and 8.3% of the population, respectively, while 68.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Health indicators for the working-age cohort are standard.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 22.9% of the population (2,289 people), which is higher than the 19.2% average in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes for seniors are exceptionally good, showing national rankings that exceed those of the general public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lobethal - Woodside is largely Australian-born, at 86.7% of residents, with 4.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.5%) and Australian (29.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Lobethal - Woodside shows lower levels of cultural diversity compared to average benchmarks, with 86.7% of residents born in Australia, 91.6% holding citizenship, and 95.9% speaking only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 44.3% of the community, compared to 42.4% in Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common backgrounds in Lobethal - Woodside are English ancestry at 33.5% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 27.8%, Australian ancestry at 29.2%, which is higher than the regional average of 22.8%, and German ancestry at 10.5%, which is higher than the regional average of 5.1%.
Other specific ancestries show notable differences, with Dutch ancestry overrepresented at 1.8% of Lobethal - Woodside (vs 1.2% regionally), Polish at 0.9% (vs 1.0%), and Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lobethal - Woodside is 44. 21.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 44 years in Lobethal - Woodside is higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the national median of 38. In comparison with Greater Adelaide, the 55 - 64 age group is highly represented (14.6% locally), while the 25 - 34 bracket is under-represented (10.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 7.1% to 8.4%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort has shrunk from 13.4% to 11.9%. Projections for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts for Lobethal - Woodside, with the 85+ cohort expected to rise by 361 people (129%) from 280 to 642.
This aging trend is prominent, with individuals aged 65+ accounting for 57% of the total projected growth, while the 35 to 44 age bracket is expected to see a minimal rise of just 1% (13 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lobethal - Woodside
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 120 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,448 at the 2021 Census → 10,013 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (401021006). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.