Woodville North

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 analysis of ABS population updates, the estimated population of Woodville North as of November 2025 is around 2,856. This reflects an increase of 135 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,721. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,785 following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024 and an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,025 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Woodville North has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for statistical areas across the nation, with Woodville North expected to increase by 522 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 19.4% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Woodville North averaged around 13 new dwelling approvals per year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 65 homes. As of FY-26, 7 approvals have been recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 3.1 people moved to the area for each dwelling built, indicating demand outpacing supply. New properties are constructed at an average value of $320,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms.

This financial year has seen $1.1 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating Woodville North's residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide and nationally, Woodville North records roughly half the building activity per person and places among the 71st percentile of areas assessed. New development consists of 27.0% detached houses and 73.0% attached dwellings, showing a trend towards denser development appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This represents a change from the current housing mix of 58.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands. With around 185 people per dwelling approval, Woodville North shows characteristics of a low density area.

Future projections estimate Woodville North to add 553 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project that will likely affect this region: St. James, Kidman Park, St Clair Village - Stage 6 & 7, Babcock Facility Expansion, Findon Road Upgrade are key projects, with the following list highlighting those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Woodville North recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Woodville North has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 6.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.5%.

As of June 2025, 1,498 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 2.1% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food, with a particular specialization in accommodation & food at 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, education & training had lower representation at 6.0% compared to the regional average of 9.3%.

The worker-to-resident ratio was 0.7, indicating local employment opportunities above the norm. In the 12-month period ending in June 2025, employment increased by 2.5%, alongside labour force growth of 3.0%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Woodville North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Woodville North had a median taxpayer income of $45,578 and an average income of $50,722 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was below the national average, contrasting with Greater Adelaide's median income of $52,592 and average income of $64,886 during the same period. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $51,426 (median) and $57,230 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes in Woodville North all fell between the 18th and 23rd percentiles nationally. Income distribution showed that 31.8% of locals (908 people) earned between $1,500 and $2,999, reflecting a pattern seen in the broader area where 31.8% similarly occupied this income range. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 81.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 21st percentile nationally.

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

Woodville North's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 57.7% houses and 42.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Adelaide metro's figures of 66.1% houses and 33.9% 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, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure for Woodville North was $300, compared to Adelaide metro's $325. Nationally, Woodville North's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Woodville North features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 33.7%, with lone person households at 29.5% and group households making up 4.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4.

Woodville North faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

Educational qualifications in Woodville North trail regional benchmarks, with 24.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills are also prominent, with 28.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (8.0%) and certificates (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. Ngutu College provides local educational services within Woodville North, enrolling 234 students as of the latest data. The area has varied educational conditions, with an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) score of 927. All 1 schools in the area offer integrated K-12 education, providing continuity throughout students' academic journey. School places per 100 residents stand at 8.2, which is below the regional average of 13.6, indicating some students may attend schools outside Woodville North.

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 operating, serving a mix of buses. These stops are covered by 12 different routes that together facilitate 1,202 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 206 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 171 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 109 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Woodville North is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Woodville North exhibits superior health outcomes for both younger and older age groups, with low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 47% (~1,345 people) have private health cover, significantly lower than Greater Adelaide's 52.8%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.3%.

Arthritis and mental health issues are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 6.2% and 6.0% of residents respectively. A total of 74.4% claim to be free from medical ailments, higher than Greater Adelaide's 68.9%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 14.4% (411 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 20.0%. Notably, health outcomes among seniors in Woodville North are stronger than those of the general population.

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, accounting for 42.0% of the population. Buddhism is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide's average, comprising 13.2% of Woodville North's population.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (15.4%), English (15.2%), and Vietnamese (15.2%). The Other group is substantially higher than the regional average, while English is notably lower. Vietnamese is significantly overrepresented compared to the region's average. There are also notable divergences in the representation of Serbian, Polish, and Filipino ethnic groups.

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 constitutes 19.5% of Woodville North's population, higher than Greater Adelaide's percentage, while the 75-84 cohort makes up 4.4%. Between 2021 and present day, the 25-34 age group has increased from 18.4% to 19.5%, whereas the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 13.0% to 11.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Woodville North's age structure, with the 75-84 group expected to grow by 80 people, reaching 226 from its current figure of 125.