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Population
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 estimated population of the Woodcroft (SA) statistical area (Lv2) is around 11,566. This figure reflects an increase from the 2021 Census count of 11,326 people, marking a growth of approximately 240 individuals or 2.1%. The population estimate was derived from AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and analysis of the ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024, which showed a resident population of 11,487. This increase has led to a population density ratio of 1,671 persons per square kilometer, surpassing the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The primary driver for this population growth was overseas migration, contributing approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.
For future projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia's projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are used, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. Looking ahead, lower quartile growth is anticipated for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, the Woodcroft (SA) (SA2) area is expected to increase by 451 persons by 2041, reflecting a total gain of approximately 3.1% over the 17-year period.
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Development
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
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Woodcroft has seen approximately 12 new homes approved per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 62 homes. As of FY-26, 47 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.4 new residents arrive per new home per year between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. The average expected construction cost value for new dwellings is $434,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.
In FY-26, $805,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Woodcroft shows substantially reduced construction activity, at 78.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes, although recent construction activity has intensified. The national average is also higher than Woodcroft's level, suggesting possible planning constraints in the area. New development consists of 50.0% standalone homes and 50.0% medium to high-density housing, marking a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 89.0% houses). This shift may indicate diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 740 people per dwelling approval, Woodcroft reflects a highly mature market.
Population forecasts indicate Woodcroft will gain 364 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.
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Infrastructure
Woodcroft has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely impacting the area. 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 listed below.
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Noarlunga Hospital Expansion
The $74 million Noarlunga Hospital expansion, part of the Southern Redevelopment Stage 1, was officially completed in November 2025. This project increased the hospital's capacity by over 65 per cent, growing from 92 to 152 beds. Key additions include a new 24-bed General Medicine Ward and a purpose-built 24-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit. The redevelopment also delivered an expanded SA Pharmacy, enhanced kitchen and linen facilities, and additional dedicated car parking. The design features a facade inspired by the local coastline and incorporates sustainable elements and cultural flora relevant to the Kaurna community.
Happy Valley Solar Farm & Water Treatment Plant Complex
Integrated energy and water treatment complex featuring a 12.8MW solar installation with 33,750 panels using 5B Maverick technology. The site includes the southern hemisphere's largest Xylem-manufactured UV disinfection system, a $26 million upgrade commissioned in late 2021. The complex serves 40% of metropolitan Adelaide's water supply, utilizing renewable energy to reduce operating costs and lower annual emissions by 7,600 tonnes.
Noarlunga Master Planning Housing Project
A 22-hectare master-planned residential development delivering 626 new homes with a diverse mix of dwelling types including detached homes, townhouses and apartments. The project features a minimum of 28% affordable and social housing (including 80 social housing dwellings), and 12.5% new public open space. Designed by Holmes Dyer, the development targets a 5-Star Green Star Communities rating and emphasizes sustainability, extensive tree canopy coverage, and enhanced connectivity to nearby amenities including Colonnades Shopping Centre, Noarlunga TAFE, Noarlunga Hospital and Noarlunga Railway Station. Civil works by Winslow Constructors are underway with the first sales releases now on market. The community will become home to approximately 1,200 residents over a 7-10 year delivery period.
Adelaide Public Transport Capacity and Access
State-led program work to increase public transport capacity and access to, through and within central Adelaide. Current work is focused on the City Access Strategy (20-year movement plan for the CBD and North Adelaide) and the State Transport Strategy program, which together will shape options such as bus priority, interchange upgrades, tram and rail enhancements, and better first/last mile access.
Woodcroft Primary School Major Upgrades
A $6 million facility upgrade at Woodcroft Primary School featuring a new permanent modular building with eight general learning areas, serviced learning area, breakout spaces, teacher preparation rooms, withdrawal spaces and toilets. The project also includes covered outdoor learning areas, new openings to improve connectivity between buildings, minor refurbishments to two existing buildings, decking to the building's rear side, and landscaping for outdoor learning spaces. Designed by Brown Falconer architects and constructed by Fusco Constructions, the upgrade provides students with world-class modern facilities for contemporary learning.
Green Leaves Early Learning Woodcroft
Completed 98-place early learning centre located at the corner of Pimpala Road and Panalatinga Road. This purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility features custom-designed learning hubs for children aged six weeks to six years, outdoor play areas including bike track and edible gardens, Chef's kitchen for culinary lessons, and family lounge with barista coffee service. The centre received service approval on April 4, 2024 and is now operational. Operated by Green Leaves Early Learning, a privately owned company specializing in boutique early learning centre development throughout Australia.
Flinders Medical Centre Acute Services Building
New $400-500M Acute Services Building delivering 98 additional clinical spaces, 160 new beds, four new operating theatres, a 16-bed intensive care unit, and an expanded emergency department. Part of the major Southern Redevelopment enhancing healthcare services for southern Adelaide with state-of-the-art medical facilities, improving patient flow at South Australia's largest public hospital.
Onkaparinga Heights
A 235-hectare masterplanned community in Adelaide's southern suburbs delivering approximately 2,000 to 2,300 new homes. The project includes a 67.6-hectare site managed by Renewal SA, partnered with YAS Property & Development to deliver 1,000 homes, alongside adjacent private developments. The community features a minimum of 20% affordable housing, sustainable urban design, and high connectivity via the Southern Expressway. Civil works commenced in late 2025, with first home constructions slated for late 2026.
Employment
Employment conditions in Woodcroft demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets
Woodcroft's workforce is balanced between white and blue-collar jobs. Key sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
As of September 2025, unemployment stands at 2.6%, with an estimated growth of 3.1% over the past year. The area has 6,390 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 1.4% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is 64.4%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Retail trade employment is notably high, at 1.3 times the regional average.
However, professional & technical services employ only 4.8% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 7.3%. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.1%, while labour force grew by 3.2%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment growth of 3.0% and a drop in unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. State-wide, South Australia's employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year to 25-November-25, adding 10,710 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%. National forecasts project total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years for Woodcroft, based on industry-specific projections applied to its current employment mix.
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Income
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment
Woodcroft suburb has a lower income level than the national average, as per latest Australian Taxation Office data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended 30 June 2023. Its median taxpayer income is $48,840 and average income stands at $53,456, compared to Greater Adelaide's figures of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Based on an 8.8% increase since financial year ended 30 June 2023, current estimates for Woodcroft are approximately $53,138 (median) and $58,160 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Woodcroft rank modestly, between 43rd and 45th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The largest income segment comprises 35.7% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (4,129 residents), similar to the surrounding region at 31.8%. After housing expenses, 86.1% of income remains for other expenses. Woodcroft's area has a SEIFA income ranking in the 5th decile.
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Housing
Woodcroft is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Woodcroft's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.6% houses and 11.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares 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, exceeding Adelaide metro's average of $1,452. The median weekly rent in Woodcroft was $350, higher than Adelaide metro's $314. Nationally, Woodcroft's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,517 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $350 versus the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
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 comprise 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.
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Local Schools & Education
Woodcroft shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist
The area's university qualification rate is 16.5%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (30.1%). Educational participation is high at 26.4%, with 9.5% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.
Educational participation is notably high, with 26.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
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, all serving buses. These are covered by 15 different routes that together offer 618 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents usually being within 266 meters of their nearest stop.
On average, there are 88 daily trips across all routes, which amounts to about 17 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
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 conditions compared to averages. Among older age groups, this disparity is even more pronounced.
Private health cover stands at approximately 48%, covering around 5,571 people, which is lower than the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 9.7% and 8.8% of residents respectively. However, 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%, or 2,544 people, compared to Greater Adelaide's 21.0%. Health outcomes among these seniors require particular attention due to the challenges they face.
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Cultural Diversity
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, stands at 78.4%, with 93.2% being citizens and 91.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 40.0% of Woodcroft's population. The 'Other' category comprises 1.0% compared to Greater Adelaide's 0.7%.
Top ancestry groups include English (34.8%), Australian (29.3%), and Scottish (6.6%). Notable differences exist in Polish (Woodcroft: 1.1%, Regional: 0.9%), Welsh (both at 0.8%), and Dutch (Woodcroft: 1.8%, Regional: 1.7%) populations.
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Age
Woodcroft's median age exceeds the national pattern
Woodcroft's median age is 42, which is slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and significantly exceeds the national average of 38. The age group of 55-64 years old makes up 13.4% of Woodcroft's population, higher than Greater Adelaide's percentage. However, the 25-34 age cohort is less prevalent in Woodcroft at 10.3%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group has increased from 6.7% to 8.2% of Woodcroft's population, while the 45-54 age group has decreased from 13.6% to 12.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Woodcroft's age profile. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 36%, reaching 1,293 people from the current 948. This growth will be led by those aged 65 and above, who are expected to comprise 87% of Woodcroft's population growth. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.