Woodville Park

Woodville Park has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Woodville Park's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 1,798 people. This figure reflects a decrease since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,852 people. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and their analysis of ABS ERP data released in June 2024, showing a resident population of 1,739. This results in a population density ratio of 2,463 persons per square kilometer for Woodville Park, placing it in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Woodville Park has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 adjusted using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, Woodville Park is expected to experience above median population growth. By 2041, the suburb is projected to expand by 346 persons, reflecting an increase of 26.9% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Woodville Park according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Woodville Park has experienced around 5 dwellings receiving development approval each year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 26 homes. So far in FY-26, 1 approval has been recorded. Over these years, an average of 4.4 people moved to the area for each dwelling built. This demand significantly exceeds new supply, which typically results in price growth and increased buyer competition.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $320,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. Additionally, $1.1 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating minimal commercial development activity. When measured against Greater Adelaide, Woodville Park records markedly lower building activity at 68.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This activity is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity shows 40.0% standalone homes and 60.0% townhouses or apartments, creating more affordable entry points and suiting downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition of 77.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for diverse, affordable housing options.

At around 482 people per approval, Woodville Park indicates a mature market. Population forecasts indicate Woodville Park will gain 484 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Influence on local performance is significantly impacted by changes in infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a single project likely to affect the area: Babcock Facility Expansion, Findon Road Upgrade, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Redevelopment Stage Three, and Findon High School Upgrade are key projects, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Woodville Park remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Woodville Park has an educated workforce with significant representation from essential services sectors. The unemployment rate in the area was 5.9% as of a recent report, with estimated employment growth of 2.4% over the past year.

According to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data, there were 1,082 residents employed by June 2025. The unemployment rate in Woodville Park was 1.9% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%, while workforce participation was at 67.4%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction sectors.

However, the representation of health care & social assistance was lower at 16.3% compared to the regional average of 17.7%. The area appears to have limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In a 12-month period ending recently, employment increased by 2.4% while labour force grew by 2.7%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer insights into potential future demand within Woodville Park. These projections estimate national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Woodville Park's current employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Woodville Park's median income among taxpayers is $60,039. The average income in the area was $66,815 during this period. Nationally, the median income was lower at $57,074 with an average of $66,815. In Greater Adelaide, the median income was $52,592 and the average was $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Woodville Park would be approximately $67,742 (median) and $75,387 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census data, incomes in Woodville Park cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 32.5% of individuals in the area earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, which mirrors regional levels at 31.8%. After housing costs, 85.6% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

Woodville Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Woodville Park's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 77.0% houses and 23.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Adelaide metro had 66.1% houses and 33.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodville Park was 34.5%, similar to Adelaide metro's level. Dwellings were either mortgaged (34.5%) or rented (31.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,900, higher than Adelaide metro's $1,733 and the Australian average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Woodville Park was $320, lower than Adelaide metro's $325 and the national figure of $375.

Woodville Park has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 70.9% of all households, including 32.8% couples with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 29.1%, with lone person households at 24.7% and group households making up 3.2%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Woodville Park exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Woodville Park has a higher percentage (30.5%) of residents aged 15 and above with university qualifications compared to the South Australian average (25.7%). Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 29.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (20.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 8.8% in primary, 8.3% in tertiary, and 7.6% in secondary education. Whitefriars School serves Woodville Park, with an enrollment of 606 students as of the latest data. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1081). It offers primary education through its one school and attracts students from surrounding communities due to its high number of school places per resident (33.7, compared to the regional average of 13.6).

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Woodville Park has ten active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by seven different routes, collectively facilitating 917 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 171 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 131 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 91 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Woodville Park is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Woodville Park shows better-than-average health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population.

However, older and at-risk cohorts exhibit higher rates compared to national averages, with approximately 53% (~960 people) having private health cover. Mental health issues affect 7.7% of residents, while asthma impacts 6.9%. Around 72.2% report no medical ailments, compared to 68.9% in Greater Adelaide. The area has 13.5% (242 people) aged 65 and over, lower than the 20.0% in Greater Adelaide.

Woodville Park was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Woodville Park, surveyed in June 2016, showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 30.0% of residents born overseas and 35.0% using a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 50.5%. Judaism, however, was more prevalent here than in Greater Adelaide, comprising 0.4% versus 0.1%.

The top ancestral groups were English (17.8%), Australian (17.0%), and Italian (14.3%). Some ethnicities had notable differences: Serbian at 1.5% (regional average 1.3%), Vietnamese at 3.9% (2.2%), and Russian at 0.7% (0.6%).

Woodville Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Woodville Park is 36 years, which is slightly below Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and also slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Woodville Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (17.3%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (4%). From the 2021 Census, the age group of 25-34 years grew from 16.2% to 17.3%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 12.5% to 13.6%. Conversely, the 85+ cohort decreased from 1.8% to 0.9%. By the year 2041, Woodville Park is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition, with the 45-54 group expected to grow by 39%, reaching a total of 332 people from 239.