Woodville - Cheltenham
Statistical Area - sa2

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 is 20,979 as of November 2025. This figure shows an increase of 1,710 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,269. The change is inferred from ABS estimates: 20,414 in June 2024 and an additional 390 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,381 persons per square kilometer, placing Woodville-Cheltenham in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The area's population growth rate of 8.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both state (7.1%) and metropolitan averages, indicating strong growth leadership. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.3% of overall population gains recently.

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, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. Future demographic trends project above median population growth for statistical areas nationwide; Woodville-Cheltenham is expected to expand by 4,130 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, reflecting a total 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 FY-21 to FY-25, with a total of 844 homes approved during this period. In FY-26, 96 homes have been approved so far. On average, 1.6 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built over these five financial years, indicating balanced supply and demand, creating stable market conditions.

The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $234,000, consistent with regional patterns. This financial year has seen $38.7 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Woodville - Cheltenham maintains similar development levels per person, ensuring market balance consistent with the broader area. The new development mix consists of 30.0% detached dwellings and 70.0% attached dwellings, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements, differing from the current housing mix of 63.0% houses.

With around 119 people per dwelling approval, Woodville - Cheltenham exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Projections indicate an increase of approximately 3,543 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Woodville - Cheltenham has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 30 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include St. James, Kidman Park, St Clair Village - Stage 6 & 7, Babcock Facility Expansion, and Traffic Safety Improvements - 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 notable representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.3% as of June 2024, with an estimated employment growth of 2.9% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 11,119 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is 2.3 percentage points higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. The workforce participation rate is similar to Greater Adelaide's at 61.7%. Dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Notably, the accommodation & food sector has a high concentration with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average.

However, health care & social assistance has a limited presence with 16.4% employment compared to the regional average of 17.7%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data analysis. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.9%, labour force increased by 3.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 2.1% and labour force expand by 2.1%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Woodville - Cheltenham's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Woodville - Cheltenham had median taxpayer income of $51,462 and average income of $57,270 in financial year 2022. This was lower than national averages, contrasting with Greater Adelaide's median income of $52,592 and average income of $64,886. By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 12.83%, estimated incomes were approximately $58,065 (median) and $64,618 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Woodville - Cheltenham's household, family, and personal incomes ranked modestly, between the 34th and 35th percentiles. Income distribution showed that 33.5% of locals (7,027 people) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to surrounding regions at 31.8%. Housing affordability was severe, with only 83.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 35th 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, had 63.4% houses and 36.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 66.1% houses and 33.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodville-Cheltenham was at 26.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.5% and rented ones at 36.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Woodville-Cheltenham was $310, compared to Adelaide metro's $325. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,863 and rents substantially below 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 make up 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, which is 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 are 26.8%, slightly below the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 29.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (20.3%).

Educational participation is high at 28.3%, including 8.5% in primary education, 7.3% in tertiary education, and 6.3% in secondary education. There are 8 schools operating within Woodville - Cheltenham, educating approximately 2,607 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 987) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 4 primary, 2 secondary, and 2 K-12 schools. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments please refer to parent campus.

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

Woodville-Cheltenham has 110 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 36 routes, facilitating 3514 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 199 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency across all routes averages 502 trips per day, equating to approximately 31 weekly trips per 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

Cheltenham's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks, with common health conditions among its general population being somewhat typical, albeit higher than the national average for older cohorts. Approximately 48% of Cheltenham's total population (~10,132 people) have private health cover, which is lower compared to Greater Adelaide's 52.8%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 7.8% and 7.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 70.9% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Adelaide's 68.9%. As of 31 December 20XX, Cheltenham has 16.2% of its population aged 65 and over (3,394 people), lower than Greater Adelaide's 20.0%. While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring additional attention compared to 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 population 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 higher at 7.9%, compared to Greater Adelaide's average of 2.8%.

The top ancestry groups are English (18.5%), Australian (17.4%), and Other (13.0%). Vietnamese residents are overrepresented at 8.2% (regional average: 2.2%), Serbian at 1.5% (vs regional 1.3%), and Polish 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 and close to the national average of 38. The 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented at 18.1% compared to Greater Adelaide's average, while the 5-14 age group is under-represented at 9.7%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 25-34 age group has grown from 17.1% to 18.1%, and the 35-44 cohort increased from 13.6% to 14.6%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has declined 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.