Woodville - Cheltenham

Woodville - Cheltenham lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Woodville - Cheltenham's population was around 20,979 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,710 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,269. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,414 in June 2024 and an additional 390 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,381 persons per square kilometer, placing Woodville - Cheltenham in the upper quartile compared to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth of 8.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (7.1%) and metropolitan areas, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.3% 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 adjusted using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Future demographic trends project above median population growth for statistical areas across the nation, with Woodville - Cheltenham expected to expand by 4,130 persons to reach a total of 25,109 by 2041, reflecting an increase of 16.9% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Woodville - Cheltenham among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Woodville - Cheltenham has seen approximately 168 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years. From FY21 to FY25, a total of 844 homes were approved, with an additional 113 approved in FY26 so far. On average, about 1.6 people have moved to the area per dwelling built during this period, indicating balanced supply and demand, and stable market conditions.

The average construction cost value for new dwellings has been around $234,000, aligning with regional patterns. This financial year has seen $38.7 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Woodville - Cheltenham maintains similar development levels per capita, sustaining market balance consistent with the broader area. The new development composition consists of 30% detached dwellings and 70% attached dwellings, favouring compact living which offers affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This marks a shift from the current housing mix of 63% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and evolving lifestyle demands and affordability requirements.

With around 119 people moving to the area per dwelling approval, Woodville - Cheltenham exhibits growth area characteristics. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to grow by approximately 3,543 residents by 2041. Assuming current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, presenting favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Woodville - Cheltenham has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 6thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 30 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include St. James, Kidman Park, St Clair Village (Stage 6 & 7), Babcock Facility Expansion, and Traffic Safety Improvements at Russell Terrace, Woodville. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Employment conditions in Woodville - Cheltenham remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Woodville - Cheltenham has a skilled workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.0% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.2% over the past year.

In September 2025, 11,156 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.1% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Notably, the accommodation & food sector had employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average.

However, health care & social assistance had limited presence with 16.4% employment compared to 17.7% regionally. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population counts. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.2%, and labour force increased by 4.0%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.2 percentage points in Woodville - Cheltenham. In Greater Adelaide, employment grew by 3.0%, labour force expanded by 2.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points during the same period. As of 25-November, state-level data showed SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 10,710 jobs, with a state unemployment rate of 4.0%. This compared favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%, with the state's employment growth outpacing the national average of 0.14%. National employment forecasts from May-25 estimated an expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Woodville - Cheltenham's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The median taxpayer income in Woodville - Cheltenham SA2 was $51,462 and the average was $57,270 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is lower than national averages, with Greater Adelaide having a median income of $52,592 and an average income of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $58,065 (median) and $64,618 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Woodville - Cheltenham rank modestly between the 33rd and 35th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 33.5% of locals (7,027 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the surrounding region where 31.8% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 34th percentile.

Woodville - Cheltenham displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Woodville - Cheltenham's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 63.4% houses and 36.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Adelaide metro had 66.1% houses and 33.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodville - Cheltenham stood at 26.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.5% and rented ones at 36.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Woodville - Cheltenham was $310, compared to Adelaide metro's $325. Nationally, Woodville - Cheltenham's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,600 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower at $310 compared to the national figure of $375.

Woodville - Cheltenham features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 65.5% of all households, including 28.8% couples with children, 22.0% couples without children, and 12.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 34.5%, with lone person households at 30.0% and group households comprising 4.5%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4.

Educational outcomes in Woodville - Cheltenham fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

University qualification levels in Woodville - Cheltenham stand at 26.8%, slightly below the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 18.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are held by 29.6% of residents aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (20.3%).

Educational participation is high, with 28.3% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.5% in primary education, 7.3% in tertiary education, and 6.3% pursuing secondary education.

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

Woodville-Cheltenham has 110 operational public transport stops offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops are served by 36 unique routes that facilitate 3,514 weekly passenger journeys in total. The area's transport accessibility is deemed excellent, with residents situated an average of 199 meters from the nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 502 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 31 weekly trips per individual stop.

Woodville - Cheltenham's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Woodville's health metrics are close to national benchmarks, with common health conditions among its general population being somewhat typical but higher than average for older cohorts. Private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~10,132 people), compared to 52.8% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (7.8%) and arthritis (7.2%), while 70.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.9% in Greater Adelaide.

As of the latest data, 16.2% of residents are aged 65 and over (3,394 people), which is lower than the 20.0% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring more attention than the broader population.

Woodville - Cheltenham is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Woodville-Cheltenham ranks high in cultural diversity, with 37.6% of its residents born overseas and 41.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 45.1%. Buddhism is notably overrepresented at 7.9%, compared to Greater Adelaide's average of 2.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (18.5%), Australian (17.4%), and Other (13.0%). Vietnamese residents are significantly higher than the regional average, comprising 8.2% versus 2.2%. Serbian residents also slightly exceed the region's average at 1.5% compared to 1.3%, while Polish residents are nearly equal at 1.4%.

Woodville - Cheltenham's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Woodville-Cheltenham is 37 years, which is lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age cohort is notably higher at 18.1% locally compared to Greater Adelaide's average, while the 5-14 year-olds are under-represented at 9.7%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 25-34 age group has increased from 17.1% to 18.1%, and the 35-44 cohort has risen from 13.6% to 14.6%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 12.7% to 11.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Woodville-Cheltenham, with the 75-84 age group expected to grow by 79%, reaching 1,847 people from 1,034.