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Woodville North has an estimated 2,758 residents, up from 2,721 at the 2021 Census — a change of 37 people, or 1.4%. That puts 1,956 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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Based on research by AreaSearch on ABS demographic updates for the wider region and newly confirmed address records since the census, the community of the suburb of Woodville North contains approximately 2,758 residents as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 37 individuals (1.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the head count stood at 2,721. The updated figure is derived from a baseline of 2,738 residents calculated from the June 2025 ABS estimate of resident population, supplemented by 13 newly registered addresses post-census. The local density reaches 1,956 residents per square kilometer, exceeding the typical level observed across the country.
The principal driver of this expansion was overseas arrival, which accounted for roughly 87.0% of the overall population growth in the recent timeframe. Future projections rely on the 2024 population models from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as their starting point. In instances where these models lack coverage or extend beyond 2032, calculations integrate the 2023 age-specific local government projections from the South Australian state authorities, utilizing a weighted synthesis to translate local government area trends to the SA2 level. Based on these anticipated shifts, the suburb of Woodville North is set to experience growth exceeding the national median, climbing by 465 individuals to 2041 and representing an overall expansion of 16.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
44 new dwellings have been approved in Woodville North over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 3.2 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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Analysis of building approval statistics indicates that the suburb of Woodville North has registered an annual average of approximately 8 new home approvals, yielding 44 approvals across the past 5 financial years (FY-21 to FY-25) and 5 during the current FY-26 period. Because the local population contracted in the preceding period, this level of construction has adequately met demand, keeping the market balanced and providing buyers with sufficient options. Approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $320,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $4.3 million this financial year, emphasizing the predominantly residential nature of the locality.
The volume of new construction in the suburb of Woodville North is substantially lower than the broader metropolitan level, sitting 63.0% below the per-capita average for Greater Adelaide. This restricted volume of additions tends to bolster demand and preserve the value of established housing. The rate is also below the national average, pointing to the mature state of the suburb and potential planning constraints. Recently approved projects consist of 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% medium to high-density options like townhouses or units. This emphasis on higher-density projects provides more affordable pathways to entry, appealing to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This trend marks a significant shift from the current layout of 58.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of vacant land alongside changing housing preferences and cost pressures. The ratio of approximately 549 residents for every new dwelling approval points to a highly established housing market. Long-term estimates suggest the suburb of Woodville North will add 445 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations. If building activity continues at its current pace, the supply of new housing may fall short of population gains, which could intensify competition among buyers and drive stronger price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Woodville North
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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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Local infrastructure projects, planning changes, and major works play a significant role in shaping the trajectory of a suburb. A single project has been identified as having an impact on the immediate vicinity. Notable developments in the broader area include St. James, Kidman Park, St Clair Village - Stage 6 & 7, the Babcock Facility Expansion, and the Findon Road Upgrade, with specific details provided 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.
1,430 residents of Woodville North are employed, from a labour force of 1,500. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 64.9%. 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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The local workforce is characterized by diverse industry representation and solid capabilities, featuring an unemployment rate of 4.7% and a job growth rate of 5.9% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,430, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.8% higher than the Greater Adelaide level of 3.8%. Labor force participation is highly consistent with the metropolitan benchmark of 66.6%. According to Census data, a modest 5.1% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, retail, and hospitality services.
The suburb of Woodville North has a strong concentration of hospitality workers, with its share of employment in accommodation & food services reaching 1.4 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, education & training accounts for only 6.0% of the workforce, compared to the wider metropolitan average of 9.3%. A ratio of 0.7 jobs for every resident at the time of the Census indicates a higher-than-average level of local employment opportunities. Based on local labor market and ABS statistical data, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw employment rise by 5.9% while the total labor force grew by 3.7%, resulting in a 2.0 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 4.2% and the labor force expand by 4.0%, while its unemployment rate fell by 0.2 percentage points. Federal employment forecasts from May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future labor demand. When these five-year and ten-year national trends are weighted against the local occupational profile, they point to estimated local job growth of 6.1% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though these figures are basic extrapolations that do not incorporate local population growth dynamics.
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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According to the latest ATO tax data for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Woodville North recorded a median income of $45,578 and an average income of $50,722. These figures are below the national average and sit lower than the Greater Adelaide median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates stand at approximately $50,213 for the median and $55,880 for the average as of March 2026. Census data shows that personal, family, and household incomes all place between the 18th and 23rd percentiles across Australia.
The weekly income bracket between $1,500 and $2,999 contains 31.8% of the community (877 individuals), matching the regional proportion in the same band. Housing cost pressures are pronounced, with only 81.8% of household income remaining after housing costs, placing the area 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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The housing stock in the suburb of Woodville North at the last Census consisted of 57.7% traditional houses and 42.3% medium-to-high density formats such as semi-detached homes and apartments, which contrasts with the Adelaide metropolitan split of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in the suburb trailed the metropolitan benchmark, standing at 23.9%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (32.3%) or occupied by tenants (43.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was lower than the metropolitan median at $1,513, while the median weekly rent was $300, compared to metropolitan figures of $1,562 and $320 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Woodville North are notably below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national average 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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Families make up 66.3% of the households in the suburb of Woodville North, consisting of couples with children at 29.4%, couples without children at 18.5%, and single parents at 16.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 33.7%, with single-person households at 29.5% and group households making up 4.7%. The median household size of 2.6 residents exceeds the Greater Adelaide average 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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The prevalence of formal qualifications among residents of the suburb of Woodville North is lower than regional averages, with 24.8% of individuals aged 15 and over holding a university qualification, compared to 30.4% nationwide. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 17.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 28.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding a certificate or diploma, including 8.0% with advanced diplomas and 20.3% holding certificates. A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 30.1% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 8.7% in primary school, 7.0% in secondary school, and 7.6% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Woodville North reaches 11 stops on 13 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 transit options within the suburb of Woodville North include 11 active bus stops. These locations are serviced by 13 distinct routes, which combine to facilitate 1,204 passenger trips each week. Transport access is convenient, with residents living an average of 206 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburban nature of the area, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles accounting for 87% of commutes, followed by buses at 7%. Average car ownership is 1.3 vehicles per household. A low 5.1% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Transit services average 172 trips per day across the network, which equates to roughly 109 weekly departures from each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Analysis of mortality statistics and chronic illnesses shows that health outcomes for residents of the suburb of Woodville North are generally aligned with national averages, displaying standard rates of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is low, held by approximately 47% of the community, which equates to roughly 1,299 individuals. In comparison, Greater Adelaide records coverage of 52.7%, while the national average stands at 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health issues represent the most prevalent medical conditions locally, affecting 6.2% and 6.0% of the population, respectively.
Conversely, 74.4% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, which is higher than the Greater Adelaide figure of 67.9%. Health outcomes for the working-age population are typical. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 15.3% of the community (421 people), which is lower than the Greater Adelaide proportion of 19.2%. Senior health outcomes are strong, ranking higher against national benchmarks than the general local population.
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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The suburb of Woodville North features a high level of cultural diversity, with 47.9% of residents born outside Australia and 55.7% using a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 42.0% of the population. There is a distinct concentration of Buddhist residents, who make up 13.2% of the local population, compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4%. Analysis of ancestral backgrounds shows that the top three heritages in the suburb of Woodville North are Other at 15.4% (above the metropolitan average of 9.7%), English at 15.2% (below the metropolitan average of 27.8%), and Vietnamese at 15.2% (well above the metropolitan average of 1.2%).
Other specific groups show higher local representation than the metropolitan averages, with Serbian residents making up 1.3% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Polish residents at 1.2% (compared to 1.0%), and Filipino residents representing 3.4% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Woodville North is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 32.8% 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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With a median age of 35, the population of the suburb of Woodville North is younger than both the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and the Australian average of 38. The 25 to 34 age bracket is highly represented at 18.6% of the population, while the 75 to 84 bracket is less common at 4.7%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 65 to 74 grew from 8.1% to 9.2%, while the cohort aged 45 to 54 declined from 13.0% to 12.0%. Looking toward 2041, demographic models point to a shifting age profile, with the 75 to 84 cohort projected to increase by 73% (94 individuals) to reach 224 from a base of 129.
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 Aug 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,721 at the 2021 Census → 2,758 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 May 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.