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Woodville North has an estimated 2,760 residents, up from 2,721 at the 2021 Census — a change of 39 people, or 1.4%. That puts 1,957 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Woodville North is assessed at approximately 2,760, based on AreaSearch examination of ABS broader regional releases along with post-Census address validations. This indicates an addition of 39 people (1.4%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 2,721 people. The updated figure builds upon an estimated resident population of 2,737 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 13 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. With this headcount, the suburb of Woodville North records a density of 1,957 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than the AreaSearch nationwide benchmark.
Inbound overseas migration was the primary driver of demographic expansion, supplying roughly 87.0% of recent population additions. Demographic forecasting incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, supplemented post-2032 or where data is missing by 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age-cohort releases (anchored to 2021 data) converted via weighted LGA-to-SA2 aggregation. For the suburb of Woodville North, forward-looking projections anticipate expansion tracking above the national median for statistical areas. Across the 16 years running to 2041, aggregated SA2 figures indicate the suburb will add 475 persons, representing an overall gain of 16.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
37 new dwellings have been approved in Woodville North over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Dwelling approval records from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch show Woodville North registering approximately 7 residential approvals annually, yielding 37 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 5 approvals have been documented. Because the local population has contracted in recent times, new residential supply has kept pace with market requirements, maintaining a well-supplied sector with ample buyer opportunities, while newly built dwellings carry an average construction cost of $346,000. Non-residential activity comprises $4.3 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year, underlining the dominant residential profile of the locality.
Per capita residential building in Woodville North is subdued compared to regional levels, trailing the Greater Adelaide benchmark by 69.0%. This curtailed building pipeline typically bolsters values and buyer competition for existing stock. Volume also sits beneath the nationwide average, reflecting an established urban fabric alongside likely zoning constraints. Recent residential activity consists of 29.0% detached dwellings against 71.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on higher-density builds provides more accessible price points for first-time purchasers, downsizers, and investors. It marks a clear departure from the standing housing stock (58.0% houses), signaling a tightening supply of vacant land as well as evolving lifestyle preferences favoring compact, cost-effective options. The locality currently averages around 458 people per dwelling approval, consistent with an established setting. According to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Woodville North is slated to gain 452 residents by 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing delivery could fail to keep pace with demographic expansion, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and placing upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects close to Woodville North, worth an estimated $1.39 billion. 4 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure works, urban planning updates, and public works programs represent critical determinants of neighborhood evolution. AreaSearch has identified 1 a single project anticipated to influence the local area. Highlighted developments include St. James, Kidman Park, St Clair Village - Stage 6 & 7, Babcock Facility Expansion, and Findon Road Upgrade, with the most pertinent initiatives itemized below.
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St. James, Kidman Park
An 11 hectare masterplanned residential community by Fairland on the former Metcash distribution centre site. The project will deliver more than 430 homes including detached houses, terraces and apartments, together with 1.6 hectares of open space connected to the River Torrens Linear Park. Construction of homes is well underway, new housing releases continue through 2026, and a separate 8000 sqm mixed-use lifestyle precinct with retail, childcare, apartments and commercial space is also under construction.
St Clair Village Stage 6 & 7
Mixed-use redevelopment and final expansion stages of the St Clair masterplanned community. ISPT is progressing a Planning and Design Code Amendment to rezone the vacant land north of St Clair Village Shopping Centre into the Suburban Activity Centre Zone and increase the maximum building height from four to seven storeys. The proposal is intended to enable future residential apartments, expanded retail, commercial uses, hospitality, childcare and associated public realm improvements adjacent to St Clair Railway Station.No development application for specific buildings has yet been lodged.
Babcock Facility Expansion
An expansion of Babcock Australasia's facility in Woodville North, involving the construction of a new warehouse assembly hall to support the upgrade of Australia's Defence High Frequency Communications System (JP9101) and future defence projects.
Woodville Place
A 5.2-hectare master-planned urban renewal project in Woodville Gardens. The development will create 154 new homes in total, including 37 affordable house and land packages and 30 homes for public housing. The staged redevelopment began in 2023 with an estimated completion in 2026. The community is located close to the city, schools, shops, and public transport.
Traffic Safety Improvements - Russell Terrace, Woodville
Project to install new traffic control devices along Russell Terrace to slow traffic and improve safety, coinciding with upcoming road rehabilitation works.
Woodville Road Streetscape Upgrade
An $8.4 million streetscape transformation enhancing Woodville Road between Port Road and the railway line. The project features tree-lined central medians, underground powerlines, public art including indigenous artwork, improved pedestrian crossings, sheltered right-turn lanes, smart technology integration, and green spaces. Completed with official opening in February 2024, the upgrade respects the area's heritage while creating an accessible, vibrant urban corridor.
New SA Ambulance Service Station, Woodville
A new South Australian Ambulance Service station completed in Woodville as part of broader health infrastructure upgrades.
Woodville Village Masterplan
A long-term strategic and visionary direction for the Woodville Village precinct, identified as a significant Transit Oriented Development (TOD). The masterplan outlines future redevelopment, including increased densities, mixed-use development, streetscape improvements, and public art.
1,437 residents of Woodville North are employed, from a labour force of 1,508. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 65.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Covering a broad range of industries, Woodville North maintains a qualified talent pool with an unemployment rate of 4.7% and annual employment growth estimated at 5.7%, according to AreaSearch statistical area datasets. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,437. The local jobless rate sits 0.9% higher than the 3.8% recorded across Greater Adelaide, whereas participation aligns closely with the wider metropolitan mark of 66.4%. Census figures recorded that only 5.1% of local workers performed their duties from home, an outcome that should be viewed in the context of Covid-19 restrictions.
Resident employment centers predominantly on accommodation & food, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Accommodation & food demonstrates exceptional local representation, employing residents at 1.4 times the Greater Adelaide rate. Conversely, education & training accounts for just 6.0% of local jobs compared to 9.3% across the broader region. An above-average presence of local employment is demonstrated by a ratio of 0.7 workers for every resident as of the Census. AreaSearch compilation of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that across the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 5.7% while the labour pool expanded by 3.7%, driving a 1.8 percentage points decline in unemployment. By comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded a 4.2% lift in employment, 4.0% growth in the workforce, and a 0.2 percentage points reduction in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future labor demand within Woodville North, mapping five and ten-year projections against the local industry baseline. Nationally, total employment is expected to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge widely across sectors. Applying these industry weightings to the Woodville North labor profile projects local employment gains of 6.1% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (representing a baseline weighting calculation for comparison, excluding localized demographic shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Woodville North is $1,341 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $643 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,578 a year against an average of $50,722. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Woodville North below the nationwide average for income. Local taxpayers reported a median earnings figure of $45,578 and a mean of $50,722, whereas Greater Adelaide recorded benchmarks of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Factoring in the 10.17% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modelled values reach approximately $50,213 for the median and $55,880 for the average by March 2026. Across Census 2021 measures, individual, family, and household incomes in Woodville North sit within the 18th to 23rd percentiles across Australia.
The most common income bracket encompasses weekly earnings between $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 31.8% of the local population (877 residents) and matching the regional share of 31.8%. Severe mortgage and rental pressures leave residents with 81.8% of income after housing outlays, ranking in the 21st percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Woodville North had 1,022 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 58% detached houses and 2% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,513 a month. Rent absorbs 22.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, separate houses made up 57.7% of the residential footprint in Woodville North, while 42.3% comprised semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing categories, differing from the Adelaide metro profile of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright ownership stood at 23.9%, trailing the wider Adelaide metro rate, with remaining homes held under a mortgage (32.3%) or occupied by tenants (43.7%). Financing commitments were comparatively moderate, with median monthly mortgage payments of $1,513 and median weekly rents of $300, sitting below the Adelaide metro benchmarks of $1,562 and $320.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage servicing remains well below the Australian average of $1,863, with weekly rent sitting substantially beneath the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Woodville North counted 1,022 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 19% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family configurations constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 66.3%, broken down into couples with offspring (29.4%), childless couples (18.5%), and single parent families (16.0%). Non-family living arrangements account for the other 33.7% of households, consisting of lone person households at 29.5% and group arrangements at 4.7%. Household density stands at an average of 2.6 people, slightly exceeding the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.8% of adults in Woodville North hold a university qualification, including 17.8% with a bachelor degree and 5.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 85% of areas nationally. A further 20.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 234 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 927 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Attainment levels among Woodville North residents sit below national figures, with 24.8% of individuals aged 15+ possessing tertiary qualifications compared to 30.4% across Australia, pointing toward opportunities for upskilling. Bachelor degrees form the primary credential at 17.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational education accounts for a substantial segment, with 28.3% of the cohort aged 15+ possessing technical training, split between certificates (20.3%) and advanced diplomas (8.0%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 30.1% of residents currently enrolled in education. Among those studying, 8.7% attend primary school, 7.6% are engaged in tertiary courses, and 7.0% participate in secondary schooling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Woodville North reaches 11 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in the suburb of Woodville North is anchored by 11 active bus stops. Across these facilities, 12 bus routes run, delivering a combined total of 1,202 weekly passenger trips. Stop accessibility is strong, with typical walking distances averaging 206 meters from local residences. Given the residential focus of the locality, outward commuting is standard; private vehicle travel comprises the primary mode at 87%, followed by bus usage at 7%. Households maintain an average of 1.3 vehicles per dwelling. Meanwhile, 5.1% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially shaped by pandemic conditions.
Transit schedules across all local routes maintain a mean of 171 trips per day, which translates to roughly 109 weekly trips per individual stop.
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74.4% of residents in Woodville North report no long-term health condition. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health measures across Woodville North show favorable outcomes, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and medical diagnoses broadly aligning with nationwide averages across both older and younger age groups. Private medical insurance adoption is comparatively low, covering roughly 47% of residents (~1,299 people). This sits beneath the 52.7% proportion recorded across Greater Adelaide as well as the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent health concerns locally, affecting 6.2 and 6.0% of the population respectively, while 74.4% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, surpassing the 67.9% recorded across Greater Adelaide.
Working-age cohorts display typical health profiles. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 14.9% of the suburb (411 people), below the Greater Adelaide share of 19.1%. Health metrics among the senior population are particularly strong, achieving higher national ratings than the community average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
47.9% of Woodville North residents were born overseas and 55.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 90% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (15.2%) and Vietnamese (15.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Woodville North, where 47.9% of the population was born abroad and 55.7% communicate in a language other than English at home. Christianity stands as the leading faith, accounting for 42.0% of the local population. Buddhism demonstrates a notable local concentration at 13.2%, substantially exceeding the Greater Adelaide figure of 2.4%. Looking at parental birthplaces, the three largest ancestral cohorts in Woodville North are Other at 15.4% (above the 9.7% regional rate), English at 15.2% (below the 27.8% regional mark), and Vietnamese at 15.2% (substantially higher than the 1.2% regional average).
Other backgrounds show distinct local concentrations as well: Filipino heritage represents 3.4% (vs 1.0% across the region), Serbian accounts for 1.3% (vs 0.4% regionally), and Polish stands at 1.2% (vs 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Woodville North is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 32.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Age distributions in Woodville North mirror Greater Adelaide closely, with maximum divergence across age groups reaching 4.2 percentage points. As of August 2026, the estimated median age remains at 35, matching the 2021 Census baseline and sitting 4 years below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 39 recorded at the same Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred among residents aged 25 - 44, who now represent an estimated 31.7% of the area compared to 30.3% previously. Seniors and retirees (65+) will drive future demographic growth to 2041, expanding by 154 residents (37%) to reach a total of 565.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Woodville North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 13 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,721 at the 2021 Census → 2,760 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL41645). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.