Woodville Gardens

An assessment of population growth drivers in Woodville Gardens reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates, the estimated population of Woodville Gardens as of Nov 2025 is around 2,744. This reflects an increase of 332 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,412. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of resident population at 2,724 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 49 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,190 persons per square kilometer, placing Woodville Gardens in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 13.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both state (7.1%) and metropolitan area averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. 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 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Moving forward with demographic trends, an above median population growth is projected for Woodville Gardens, with the area expected to expand by 569 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 15.2% 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 shows Woodville Gardens recorded around 39 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 199 homes. So far in FY26, 5 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.9 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. This indicates new construction is matching or outpacing demand, offering buyers more options while facilitating population growth.

The average construction value of new properties is $335,000, in line with regional trends. In FY26, there have been $14.0 million in commercial approvals, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Woodville Gardens shows 90.0% higher new home approvals per person, creating greater choice for buyers despite a slowdown in building activity in recent years. This level is substantially higher than the national average, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists of 66.0% detached houses and 34.0% attached dwellings, expanding medium-density options across various price brackets.

The location has approximately 97 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Future projections show Woodville Gardens adding 416 residents by 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Woodville Gardens has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

No changes can influence a region's performance more than alterations to local infrastructure, significant projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that are expected to impact the area. Key projects include Regency Park Industrial Precinct Renewal, The Parks Recreation and Sports Centre Redevelopment, Babcock Facility Expansion, and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Redevelopment Stage Three. Below is a list detailing those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Woodville Gardens are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Woodville Gardens' workforce comprises diverse sectors, with an unemployment rate of 11.5% as of June 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.2%.

Compared to Greater Adelaide's unemployment rate of 4.0%, Woodville Gardens has a higher rate of 7.5%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation in Woodville Gardens is lower, at 52.2% compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The area shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 2.3 times the regional level.

However, education & training employs only 4.1% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 9.3%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.2%, while the labour force grew by 3.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 2.1% and a marginal increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (Sep-22) project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Woodville Gardens' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Woodville Gardens had a median taxpayer income of $43,644 and an average income of $48,977. These figures are below the national averages of $52,592 and $64,886 in Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, estimated median income is approximately $49,244 and average income is $55,261. Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Woodville Gardens fall between the 4th and 8th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 27.3% (749 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 annually, similar to the broader regional trend of 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, 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'). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 69.1% houses and 30.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodville Gardens was 20.2%, with the rest either mortgaged (24.2%) or rented (55.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,417, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in Woodville Gardens was $250, compared to Adelaide metro's $295. Nationally, Woodville Gardens' mortgage repayments were lower at $1,417 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below 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 constitute the remaining 35.4%, with lone person households at 30.5% and group households comprising 5.4% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.3.

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

Educational qualifications in Woodville Gardens lag behind national averages, with 24.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. This indicates potential for educational development and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 8.6% and certificates for 17.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in primary education, 7.5% in tertiary education, and 6.2% pursuing secondary education. Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 serves the local community, enrolling 464 students as of a recent date. The school operates under typical Australian conditions (ICSEA: 982) with balanced educational opportunities. It focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. As an education hub, Woodville Gardens offers 16.9 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 8.9, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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. These are served by buses from 11 different routes. Together, these provide 1,002 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 147 meters. On average, there are 143 trips per day across all routes, which amounts to about 77 weekly trips per individual stop.

Woodville Gardens's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Woodville Gardens' health data shows a relatively positive picture with low prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national averages, but higher among older and at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is extremely low, at approximately 46% (1,273 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 49.8% and the national average of 55.3%. The most common conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 6.8% and 6.8% respectively, while 74.5% report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Adelaide's 66.1%.

There is a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 14.6% (400 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 19.2%, but health outcomes among this group require more attention.

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 has a population where 56.8% were born overseas, and 66.6% speak a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Woodville Gardens, with 32.0% of people identifying as Christian. Notably, Buddhism comprises 16.2%, significantly higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 6.1%.

In terms of ancestry, 'Other' is the largest group at 22.2%, higher than the regional average of 9.4%. Vietnamese ancestry is also prominent at 18.9% compared to the region's 5.9%. English ancestry is present at 12.4%, lower than the regional average of 25.0%. There are notable differences in other ethnic groups: Serbian (1.4% vs 0.8%), Indian (6.9% vs 2.0%), and Polish (1.0% vs 1.4%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages.

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 under Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Woodville Gardens has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (19.6%) but fewer residents aged 45-54 (9.7%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the percentage of Woodville Gardens' population aged 25 to 34 has increased from 18.4% to 19.6%, while the percentage of residents aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 10.9% to 9.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Woodville Gardens' age profile will change significantly. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 58%, adding 78 residents to reach a total of 213. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age group is expected to grow by a modest 5% (an increase of 14 people).