Woodcroft (SA)

Woodcroft is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the population of Woodcroft (SA) is estimated at around 11,607 people. This figure reflects an increase of 281 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,326 people in the suburb. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 11,497 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), along with an additional 52 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,677 persons per square kilometer for Woodcroft, which is above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth rate of 2.5% since the census places it within 2.4 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.0% of overall population gains in recent periods for Woodcroft.

AreaSearch adopts 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. These projections have been adjusted using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, national areas are anticipated to experience lower quartile growth. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb of Woodcroft is expected to grow by 451 persons to reach the year 2041, reflecting a total gain of 2.8% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Woodcroft, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Woodcroft has seen approximately 12 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 62 homes. As of FY-26, there have been 34 approvals recorded. Over these five years, an average of 1.4 new residents per year arrived for each new home built, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. The average construction cost value of new dwellings was $434,000 during this period.

This financial year has seen $805,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Woodcroft has significantly lower building activity, 78.0% below the regional average per person, which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. However, development activity has increased recently. The current housing mix is 50.0% detached dwellings and 50.0% townhouses or apartments, a shift from the previous 89.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands. There are approximately 740 people per dwelling approval in Woodcroft, suggesting an established market. Future projections estimate Woodcroft to add 323 residents by 2041, with existing development levels aligning with future requirements and maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Future projections show Woodcroft adding 323 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Existing development levels seem aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Woodcroft has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects potentially impacting this region. Notable ones are The Green at Woodcroft, Flinders Medical Centre Acute Services Building, Bains Road Reconstruction, and Happy Valley Solar Farm & Water Treatment Plant Complex. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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The labour market in Woodcroft shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Woodcroft has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs, with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.6% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Adelaide's 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.4%. Residents' dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade has a notably high concentration, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Professional & technical services have limited presence, at 4.8% compared to the regional average of 7.3%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison of working population and resident population. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 2.4%, labour force grew by 2.7%, resulting in a slight unemployment rate rise of 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's figures: employment rose by 2.1%, labour force grew by 2.1%, and unemployment rose marginally. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published September 2022, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Woodcroft's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch aggregated ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Woodcroft had a median taxpayer income of $48,840 and an average income of $53,456. Nationally, the median was $52,592 and the average was $64,886 in Greater Adelaide. By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 12.83%, estimated incomes would be approximately $55,106 (median) and $60,314 (average). Census data ranks Woodcroft's household, family, and personal incomes modestly, between the 43rd and 45th percentiles. The largest income bracket comprises 35.7% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with 4,143 residents in this range. After housing costs, 86.1% of income remains for other expenses. Woodcroft's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Woodcroft is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Woodcroft's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.6% houses and 11.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 89.2% houses and 10.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodcroft stood at 34.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.1% and rented ones at 15.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, higher than Adelaide metro's $1,452. The median weekly rent in Woodcroft was $350, compared to Adelaide metro's $314. Nationally, Woodcroft's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,517 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $350 compared to the national figure of $375.

Woodcroft has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 74.7% of all households, including 34.8% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 11.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 25.3%, with lone person households at 23.8% and group households making up 1.5%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Woodcroft shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area has educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 16.5%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 12.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 30.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.5% in primary, 7.7% in secondary, and 4.3% in tertiary education. The area has two schools serving 801 students collectively - Woodcroft Primary School and Emmaus Catholic School. These schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School places per 100 residents are at 6.9, below the regional average of 13.6, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Woodcroft has 36 active public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 14 different routes that together facilitate 612 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents on average located 266 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 87 trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 17 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Woodcroft is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Woodcroft faces significant health challenges with a notably higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to averages, particularly among older age groups. Approximately 48% (~5,591 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (9.7%) and mental health issues (8.8%). Around 64.4% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 62.9%. Woodcroft has a larger proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.0% (2,553 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 21.0%. Health outcomes among seniors require additional attention due to these higher percentages.

In terms of cultural diversity, Woodcroft records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Woodcroft's population, born in Australia, was 78.4%, with 93.2% being citizens and 91.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 40.0%. The 'Other' category comprised 1.0%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 0.7%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (34.8%), Australian (29.3%), and Scottish (6.6%). Some ethnicities showed notable variations: Polish was overrepresented at 1.1% compared to 0.9%, Welsh was at 0.8% (matching regional levels), and Dutch was slightly higher at 1.8% versus 1.7%.

Woodcroft hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Woodcroft's median age is 42, which exceeds Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and the national norm of 38. The 55-64 age group constitutes 13.4% of Woodcroft's population, higher than Greater Adelaide's percentage. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort makes up 10.3%, which is less prevalent compared to Greater Adelaide. According to the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group grew from 6.7% to 8.2%. The 45-54 cohort declined from 13.6% to 12.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates significant changes in Woodcroft's age profile. The 75-84 group is projected to grow by 36%, reaching 1,292 people from the current 951. Those aged 65 and above are expected to account for 88% of the population growth. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.