Woodville Gardens

Woodville Gardens 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 Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Woodville Gardens is around 2,830. This reflects an increase of 418 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,412. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,749 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 62 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,290 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth of 17.3% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state average (9.0%) and Greater Adelaide. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 89.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Moving forward, an above median population growth is projected for the suburb, expected to increase by 562 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 11.3% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Woodville Gardens when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Woodville Gardens had approximately 42 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 214 homes. As of FY-26, 11 approvals have been recorded. The average population increase per dwelling built in the area between FY-21 and FY-25 was 0.9 people per year, suggesting supply is meeting or exceeding demand. New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $335,000.

In FY-26, there have been $8.8 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Woodville Gardens has recorded 105.0% more new home approvals per person. The area's building activity is predominantly standalone homes (65.0%) and medium to high-density housing (35.0%), with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments. With around 125 people moving in for each dwelling approval, Woodville Gardens exhibits growth area characteristics. AreaSearch projects the area will add 321 residents by 2041, indicating current construction levels should adequately meet demand and potentially enable population growth exceeding forecasts.

Future projections show Woodville Gardens adding 321 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Woodville Gardens has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

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The labour market performance in Woodville Gardens lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Woodville Gardens had an unemployment rate of 10.8% as of September 2025, with estimated employment growth of 4.3% over the past year. The area's unemployment rate was 6.9% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Woodville Gardens was 55.3%, significantly lower than Greater Adelaide's 66.4%.

Only 4.6% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Major employment industries included health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The area showed strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing (2.3 times the regional level), but lower representation in education & training (4.1% vs regional average of 9.3%). Employment opportunities appeared limited locally, with a lower working population count compared to resident population.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.3%, labour force grew by 3.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Woodville Gardens' employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Woodville Gardens had a median income among taxpayers of $43,644. The average income stood at $48,977. This is below the national average, which was $54,808 in Greater Adelaide during that period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $47,485 for median income and $53,287 for average income as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Woodville Gardens all fall between the 4th and 8th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment comprises 27.3% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (772 residents). This pattern is also seen in the broader area where 31.8% occupy this income range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Woodville Gardens, with only 80.7% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 8th percentile nationally.

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

Woodville Gardens' dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 52.2% houses and 47.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodville Gardens stood at 20.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.2% and rented ones at 55.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,417, lower than Adelaide metro's $1,562. The median weekly rent in Woodville Gardens was $250, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Woodville Gardens' mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,417 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower at $250 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 64.6% of all households, including 30.4% couples with children, 15.3% couples without children, and 16.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 35.4%, composed of 30.5% lone person households and 5.4% group households. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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

Woodville Gardens' residents aged 15+ with university degrees (24.1%) lag behind the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common (16.5%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, held by 25.7% of residents: advanced diplomas by 8.6%, certificates by 17.1%. Educational participation is high, with 31.5% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.4% in primary, 7.5% in tertiary, and 6.2% in secondary education.

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

Woodville Gardens has 13 active public transport stops, all of which serve buses. These stops are covered by 12 different routes that together facilitate 1,004 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated highly, with residents typically living just 147 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most commuters travel outwards. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 83% of residents, while only 10% opt for buses. On average, there are 1.1 vehicles per dwelling, lower than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 4.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, an average of 143 trips are made daily, equating to around 77 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Woodville Gardens is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Woodville Gardens faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high among both younger and older age cohorts, with common health conditions somewhat prevalent. The rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~1,313 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 6.8% and 6.8% of residents respectively. However, 74.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 14.8% of residents aged 65 and over (418 people), lower than the 19.3% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Woodville Gardens 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 Gardens, one of the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, has 56.8% of its population born overseas and 66.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Woodville Gardens, with 32.0% of people identifying as such, compared to Greater Adelaide's average of 47.2%. Buddhism is notably overrepresented in Woodville Gardens, comprising 16.2% of its population, significantly higher than the regional average of 2.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (22.2%), Vietnamese (18.9%), and English (12.4%). These percentages are substantially higher or notably lower compared to their respective regional averages: Other (9.7%), Vietnamese (1.2%), and English (27.8%). Additionally, Serbian is notably overrepresented in Woodville Gardens at 1.4% compared to the regional average of 0.4%, Indian at 6.9% versus 2.3%, and Polish at 1.0%.

Woodville Gardens hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Woodville Gardens's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Woodville Gardens has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (19.6%) but fewer residents aged 45-54 (9.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has increased from 18.4% to 19.6%, while the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 10.9% to 9.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Woodville Gardens's age profile. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 47%, adding 67 residents to reach a total of 212. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age group is projected to grow by a modest 3%, with an increase of 7 people.