Woodville (SA)

Population growth drivers in Woodville are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Woodville's population is estimated at around 2,303 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 123 people (5.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,180 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,296 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 51 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,951 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Woodville's 5.6% growth since census positions it within 1.9 percentage points of the state (7.5%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Anticipating future population dynamics, an above median population growth of Australian statistical areas is projected, with the suburb expected to expand by 485 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 20.8% in total over the 16 years.

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

Woodville has seen approximately 21 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 106 homes were approved, with an additional 33 approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 2.1 people moved to the area per new home constructed over this period, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction value of these new homes was $320,000. This year, there have been $5.6 million in commercial approvals, reflecting Woodville's primarily residential nature. Comparatively, Woodville has shown moderately higher construction activity than Greater Adelaide over the past five years, with an 11.0% increase per person. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. Recent construction comprises 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% medium and high-density housing.

This shift from the current housing mix of 58.0% houses is likely due to reduced development site availability and changing lifestyle demands, offering more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 88 people per dwelling approval, Woodville exhibits characteristics of a low density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Woodville is projected to add 478 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Woodville has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 35thth percentile nationally

Seven infrastructure projects are identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. These include St Clair Village stages six and seven, St. James, Kidman Park, Babcock Facility Expansion, and Traffic Safety Improvements at Russell Terrace, Woodville. The following details projects considered most relevant:.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Woodville ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Woodville has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.5%, lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%. Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 5.6%.

As of December 2025, 1,315 residents are employed, with a workforce participation rate of 68.3%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. A low 8.9% of residents work from home. Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training, with retail trade being particularly specialized at 1.2 times the regional level. Conversely, construction has lower representation at 7.4% compared to the regional average of 8.7%.

Many Woodville residents commute elsewhere for work. Between December 2024 and 2025, employment increased by 5.6%, labour force by 4.8%, reducing unemployment by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide's employment grew by 4.2% and labour force by 3.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point drop in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Woodville's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Woodville suburb's income level is below national average according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Median income among taxpayers in Woodville is $53,163 and average income stands at $59,163. These figures compare to Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852 respectively. With Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Woodville are approximately $58,570 (median) and $65,180 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Woodville rank modestly, between the 36th and 38th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income brackets show largest segment comprises 32.0% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (736 residents), aligning with broader area where this cohort also represents 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Woodville, with only 84.1% of income remaining, ranking at the 37th percentile. Area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Woodville's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 57.7% houses and 42.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodville stood at 30.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.4% and rented ones at 39.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, surpassing Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Weekly rent in Woodville was recorded at $300, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Woodville's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Woodville features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 62.3% of all households, including 27.8% couples with children, 23.3% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.7%, with lone person households at 32.5% and group households comprising 5.2%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Woodville fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

Woodville's university qualifications (29.6% of residents aged 15+) exceed South Australia's average (25.7%). Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 29.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (19.9%).

Educational participation is high, with 25.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 7.3% in primary education, 6.5% in tertiary education, and 5.4% pursuing secondary education.

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

Woodville has 15 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 22 different routes, collectively facilitating 1,928 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent with residents typically located 190 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commutes are outward-bound. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 80%, followed by train at 8% and bus at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 8.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 275 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 128 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Woodville is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Woodville faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment as of March 2021. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, particularly among older age cohorts. Mental health issues impact 9.3% of residents, while arthritis affects 7.7%.

Approximately 50% of the population has private health cover, compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%, as of December 2020 data. About 65.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. As of March 2021, 22.3% of residents are aged 65 and over, higher than the 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Woodville 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's population showed higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 30.9% born overseas and 30.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Woodville, comprising 52.4%. The category 'Other' was overrepresented at 2.7%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 1.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (20.0%), Australian (19.1%), and Italian (12.0%). Notably, Polish (1.5%) and Serbian (1.2%) groups were overrepresented in Woodville compared to regional averages of 1.0% and 0.4%, respectively. Russian ancestry was also higher at 0.8%.

Woodville's median age exceeds the national pattern

Woodville has a median age of 42, which is slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and significantly higher than the national average of 38. The 55-64 age group comprises 13.6% of Woodville's population, compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 5-14 cohort makes up 9.0%. According to the 2021 Census, the 65-74 age group has increased from 10.6% to 11.5%, and the 85+ cohort has decreased from 5.0% to 4.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that Woodville's age profile will change significantly. Notably, the 75-84 group is expected to grow by 75 people, reaching 274 from its current size of 156.