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

As of Feb 2026, Lobethal - Woodside's population is approximately 10,255. This represents an increase of 807 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,448. The growth was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 9,834 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 50 persons per square kilometer. Lobethal - Woodside's population grew by 8.5% between the Census dates, close to South Australia's state average of 9.0%. 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 are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023 with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. Future population growth is projected to be above median national levels, with Lobethal - Woodside expected to grow by 1,474 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 10.3% over the 17-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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. The average number of new residents per year arriving per new home over these five years is 1.7. This suggests a balance between supply and demand, contributing to stable market dynamics.

The average value for new dwellings developed is $324,000. In FY-26, there have been $45.9 million in commercial approvals, indicating significant commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Lobethal-Woodside records roughly half the building activity per person and ranks among the 69th percentile of areas assessed nationally.

New development in the area consists predominantly of standalone homes (98.0%) with a small proportion of townhouses or apartments (2.0%), maintaining its low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The population density is approximately 198 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Lobethal-Woodside is projected to gain 1,053 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects expected to influence the region. Notable projects are Larkview Mount Barker, Amblemead Estate, New Mount Barker Hospital, and South Eastern Freeway Upgrade, detailed below for relevance.

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

Lobethal-Woodside has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 3.2% as of September 2025. This is lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. The employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.1%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 3.0%.

In September 2025, there were 5,454 residents in work, with a workforce participation rate of 68.9%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. A moderate 15.1% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries 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 September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.1%, labour force increased by 3.1%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged at 3.2%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lobethal-Woodside's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation 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 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% from financial year 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $58,069 (median) and $75,010 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Lobethal - Woodside rank modestly, between the 46th and 48th percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 32.3% of locals (3,312 people) with incomes between $1,500 and $2,999, which is similar to the broader area at 31.8%. After 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 (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lobethal-Woodside stood at 38.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.6% and rented ones at 15.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, higher than Adelaide metro's $1,562. The median weekly rent was $320, similar to Adelaide metro's figure of $320. Nationally, Lobethal-Woodside's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,600 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were lower at $320 compared to the national average of $375.

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 comprise the remaining 24.3%, with lone person households at 22.8% and group households making up 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%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 38.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - 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 are serviced 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 commuters travel outwards daily due to its residential nature. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 92%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 15.1% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 66 trips per day, equating to approximately 6 weekly trips per 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 evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both younger and older age groups have low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover rate is approximately 53% of the total population (~5,465 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.5%) and mental health issues (8.3%). About 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 22.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,353 people), higher than the 19.3% in Greater Adelaide. Senior health outcomes rank favourably compared to national averages.

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, surveyed in June 2016, showed low cultural diversity with 86.7% Australian-born residents, 91.6% citizens, and 95.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 44.3%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 42.4%. Top ancestral groups were English (33.5%), Australian (29.2%), and German (10.5%), all higher than regional averages of 27.8%, 22.8%, and 5.1% respectively.

Notably, Dutch (1.8%) and Polish (0.9%) groups were overrepresented compared to regional figures of 1.2% and 1.0%.

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

The median age in Lobethal-Woodside is 44 years, which exceeds Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and is also higher than the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, the 55-64 age cohort is over-represented in Lobethal-Woodside at 14.6%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 10.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 7.1% to 8.5% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age cohort has decreased from 13.4% to 12.0%. By 2041, Lobethal-Woodside's population is projected to change significantly. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 354 people (121%) from 293 to 648. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 64% of the total population growth, indicating a clear aging population trend. Conversely, the 15-24 and 55-64 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.