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Population
Population growth drivers in Woodville North are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends
Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, the suburb of Woodville North had an estimated population of around 2,758 as of May 2026. This reflected a rise of 37 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 2,721. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,738 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2025 and an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 1,956 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.0% to overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch adopted 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 were used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, above median population growth is expected for statistical areas across the nation, with Woodville North projected to increase by 465 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 16.1% over the 16 years.
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Development
Recent residential development output has been above average within Woodville North when compared nationally
Woodville North averaged approximately 14 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 73 homes. As of FY26, 21 approvals have been recorded. Each year, around 2.2 new residents are gained per dwelling built, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are constructed at an average cost of $320,000.
This financial year has seen $4.3 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Woodville North records about 62% of building activity per person and ranks among the 78th percentile nationally, with recent construction activity intensifying. New development consists of 25.0% standalone homes and 75.0% attached dwellings, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift contrasts with the area's current housing composition, which is 58.0% houses, suggesting decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles. Woodville North has a low density character, with around 149 people per dwelling approval.
By 2041, it is projected to grow by approximately 445 residents, with development keeping pace with this growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers as the population expands.
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Development applications around Woodville North
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Infrastructure
Woodville North has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 26thth percentile nationally
The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified one project that is expected to impact this particular area. Notable projects include St. James, Kidman Park, St Clair Village - Stage 6 & 7, Babcock Facility Expansion, and Findon Road Upgrade, with the following list detailing those most relevant.
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SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28
SA Water's record $3.3 billion capital delivery program for the 2024-28 regulatory period, covering water and wastewater infrastructure across South Australia. The program targets water main replacements, sewerage network upgrades, dam upgrades, water tank refurbishments, and treatment process upgrades across metropolitan and regional areas. A central $1.5 billion component supports the South Australian Premier's Housing Roadmap, expanding network capacity to unlock up to 40,000 new allotments, with major focus on Adelaide's northern growth corridors including Angle Vale, Riverlea, and Roseworthy. Six major framework partners (Fulton Hogan Utilities, John Holland and Guidera O'Connor JV, McConnell Dowell and Diona JV, BMD, Diona, and Leed Engineering and Construction) are delivering works across approximately 120 projects. In Year 1 (to June 2025), $681.6 million in capital was invested. The program runs to June 2028.
Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme
The Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS) is a recycled water scheme delivering high-quality treated water from the Bolivar Wastewater Treatment Plant to agribusinesses across the Northern Adelaide Plains. Stage 1 infrastructure was built to provide up to 12 gigalitres per year of climate-independent recycled water for horticulture, floriculture, fruit and nut orchards, table and wine grapes, and high-value broad-acre crops, with the network designed to enable future expansion to 20 gigalitres. Key infrastructure includes an advanced water recycling plant at Bolivar, a transfer pipeline, pump stations, an above-ground earth-banked storage at Korunye, managed aquifer recharge, and a distribution network with farm-gate connection points. Construction began in 2018 and the scheme is operational. As of 2025 around 35 per cent of the contracted volume has been sold, and SA Water has been undertaking a review to assess current and forecast demand and identify potential opportunities for the scheme.
SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program
Statewide maintenance and service contracts for SA Housing Trust public housing properties, covering reactive maintenance, vacancy restoration and minor works across metropolitan and regional South Australia. The program is delivered by Spotless Facility Services, RTC Facilities Maintenance and Torrens Facility Management. A 2024 SA Government review examined payment, timeliness, dispute resolution and contract performance issues, and the government provided additional funding to accelerate maintenance and upgrades on vacant public housing homes.
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.
Findon Road Upgrade
Major road infrastructure upgrade including intersection improvements, cycling infrastructure, and public transport enhancements along Findon Road corridor.
Adelaide Level Crossing Removal Planning Program
A joint Australian and South Australian Government program to conduct planning studies at priority at-grade level crossing locations across metropolitan Adelaide, and establish a ten-year Level Crossing Removal Program. Adelaide has 126 at-grade level crossings where boom gates can be closed for up to 25% of peak traffic periods. Priority sites under active planning include Cormack Road (Wingfield), Kings Road (Parafield), and Park Terrace (Salisbury). The program commenced in early 2022 and is expected to be completed by late 2026, with the first major removal project - Curtis Road, Munno Para - announced in May 2025 with a $250 million joint funding commitment and construction starting by 2027.
Northern Adelaide Transport Study
A comprehensive transport study managed by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport to inform future investment across Northern Adelaide's inner and outer suburbs. The study area spans from Prospect to Roseworthy and Buckland Park to One Tree Hill, focusing on road safety, freight efficiency, and public transport integration to support a projected population increase of over 140,000 residents by 2041. It specifically evaluates the resilience of strategic road corridors and identifies improvements to active transport networks to accommodate rapid urban expansion.
St Clair Village - Stage 6 & 7
Final residential and mixed-use stages of the St Clair masterplanned community, located on the vacant allotment north of the St Clair Village Shopping Centre. A Code Amendment was lodged in May 2025 by landowner ISPT to rezone the site to a 'Suburban Activity Centre' and increase maximum building heights to 7 storeys to support higher-density living.
Employment
Woodville North has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks
Woodville North has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation, an unemployment rate of 5.3%, and an estimated employment growth of 4.4% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 1,398 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.5% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation stands at 63.9%, slightly below Greater Adelaide's 66.0%.
Census responses indicate that only 5.1% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food, with a particular specialization in the latter at 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, education & training shows lower representation at 6.0% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating above-normal local employment opportunities.
Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 4.4%, while labour force grew by 3.1%, resulting in a 1.2 percentage point decrease in unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 4.2% and labour force growth of 3.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Woodville North's employment could increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.
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Income
The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data
Woodville North's median taxpayer income in financial year 2023 was $45,578, with an average of $50,722 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than the national average, which stands at a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852 for Greater Adelaide. Based on Wage Price Index growth, current estimates project Woodville North's median income to be approximately $50,213 and average income to be around $55,880 by March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Woodville North fall between the 18th and 23rd percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 31.8% of locals (877 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, a pattern also seen in the broader area where 31.8% fall within this income range. Housing affordability is severe, with only 81.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 21st percentile nationally.
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Housing
Woodville North displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
Woodville North's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 57.7% houses and 42.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodville North was at 23.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.3% and rented ones at 43.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,513, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent in Woodville North was $300, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Woodville North's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Woodville North features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households account for 66.3% of all households, including 29.4% couples with children, 18.5% couples without children, and 16.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 33.7%, with lone person households at 29.5% and group households comprising 4.7%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
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Local Schools & Education
Woodville North faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally
Woodville North's educational qualifications trail Australian benchmarks, with 24.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the national average of 30.4%. This indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement in the region. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 28.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 8.0% while certificates make up 20.3%.
Educational participation is high, with 30.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.7% in primary education, 7.6% in tertiary education, and 7.0% pursuing secondary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Woodville North has 11 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 13 different routes, offering a total of 1,204 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically living 206 meters from the nearest stop. As it's mainly residential, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode at 87%, with buses at 7%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.
According to the 2021 Census, only 5.1% of residents work from home, which might be due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 172 trips daily across all routes, equating to around 109 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Woodville North's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts
Woodville North's health data shows positive outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks for mortality rates and health conditions. Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts, with a low private health cover rate of approximately 47% (1,299 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 52.7% and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (6.2%) and mental health issues (6.0%).
A total of 74.4% of residents report being clear of medical ailments, higher than Greater Adelaide's 67.9%. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are typical. The area has a lower percentage of seniors aged 65 and over at 15.3% (421 people) compared to Greater Adelaide's 19.2%. Senior health outcomes rank even higher than the general population nationally.
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Cultural Diversity
Woodville North 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 North has a high level of cultural diversity, with 47.9% of its population born overseas and 55.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Woodville North, comprising 42.0% of the population. Buddhism is notably overrepresented in Woodville North compared to Greater Adelaide, making up 13.2% versus the regional average of 2.4%.
The top three ancestry groups are Other (15.4%), English (15.2%), and Vietnamese (15.2%). These figures differ significantly from the regional averages: Other is substantially higher at 15.4% versus 9.7%, English is notably lower at 15.2% compared to 27.8%, and Vietnamese is substantially higher at 15.2% against 1.2%. Additionally, Serbian (1.3%) and Filipino (3.4%) are notably overrepresented in Woodville North compared to regional averages of 0.4% and 1.0%, respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Woodville North's population is younger than the national pattern
Woodville North has a median age of 35, which is younger than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and slightly below Australia's median age of 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 18.6% of Woodville North's population, compared to Greater Adelaide. Conversely, the 75-84 cohort comprises only 4.7%. Between 2021 and the present day, the 65-74 age group has increased from 8.1% to 9.2% of the population. Meanwhile, the 45-54 age group has decreased from 13.0% to 12.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Woodville North's age structure. Notably, the 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 73%, reaching 224 people from its current figure of 129.