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 ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Woodville's (SA) statistical area (Lv2) had an estimated population of around 2,532 as of November 2025. This reflects a growth of 352 people (16.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,180. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of resident population at 2,389 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 51 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,145 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Woodville's growth rate exceeded both state (8.7%) and metropolitan area levels, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed 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 by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted 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 Woodville (SA) (SA2), with an expected expansion by 541 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 12.4% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Woodville shows approximately 21 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 105 homes between FY-21 and FY-25. By May 26, 18 approvals have been recorded for this financial year. On average, each dwelling constructed accommodates about 1.4 new residents per year.

The average construction value of new homes is $320,000. In the current financial year, commercial approvals amount to $5.6 million, reflecting Woodville's predominantly residential character. Comparing Woodville with Greater Adelaide, it maintains similar construction rates per capita, indicating balanced market conditions consistent with the broader area. Detached houses comprise 33.0% of new building activity, while attached dwellings make up 67.0%. This shift from the existing housing mix (58.0% houses) suggests decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyle preferences favoring more affordable, diverse housing options.

With around 87 people per dwelling approval, Woodville exhibits growth area characteristics. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Woodville is projected to add 314 residents by 2041. Given current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Woodville has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile nationally

Seven projects are identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. These include St Clair Village - Stage 6 & 7, St. James, Kidman Park, Babcock Facility Expansion, and Traffic Safety Improvements - Russell Terrace, Woodville. The following details those considered most relevant:.

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

Woodville has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.8%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.7% over the past year, as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of September 2025, 1,349 residents are employed, aligning with Greater Adelaide's unemployment rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Retail trade shows strong specialization, employing 1.2 times the regional average.

Conversely, construction employs only 7.4% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. Many Woodville residents commute for work, indicated by Census working population to local population counts. Between September 2024 and 2025, employment increased by 4.7%, while labour force grew by 4.5%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 3.0% and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from November 25, 2025 shows South Australia's employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 10,710 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%, with SA's employment growth outpacing the national average of 0.14%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Woodville's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Woodville suburb has a lower income level than the national average, according to AreaSearch aggregated ATO data for financial year 2023. The median income in Woodville is $53,163, with an average of $59,163. For Greater Adelaide, these figures are $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Based on an 8.8% growth since financial year 2023, current estimates for Woodville are approximately $57,841 (median) and $64,369 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in Woodville rank modestly, between the 36th and 38th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 32.0% of residents earn $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (810 residents), consistent with metropolitan trends at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.1% of income remaining, ranking at the 37th percentile. The 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 latest Census showed 57.7% houses and 42.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 66.1% houses and 33.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodville was 30.1%, with mortgaged properties at 30.4% and rented ones at 39.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with Adelaide metro's average. Median weekly rent in Woodville was $300, lower than Adelaide metro's $325. Nationally, Woodville's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower at $375.

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

Family households compose 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 constitute the remaining 37.7%, comprising 32.5% lone person households and 5.2% group households. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4.

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

Woodville's university qualification holders aged 15+ stand at 29.6%, slightly above South Australia's average of 25.7%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are held by 29.7% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 19.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 25.0% currently enrolled in formal education: 7.3% in primary, 6.5% in tertiary, and 5.4% in secondary education.

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

Woodville has 15 active public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus services. There are 22 different routes operating from these stops, providing a total of 1,928 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance residents live from the nearest stop is 190 meters. On average, there are 275 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 128 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Woodville is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Woodville faces significant health challenges with a notably higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to average, particularly among older age groups. Approximately half of Woodville's total population (~1,276 people) has private health cover, lower than Greater Adelaide's 53.3% and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (9.3%) and arthritis (7.7%), while 65.2% claim to be free from medical ailments, compared to 68.9% in Greater Adelaide.

Woodville has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 20.2% (511 people). Health outcomes for this age group require additional attention due to the challenges they face.

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 shows high cultural diversity, with 30.9% born overseas and 30.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 52.4%. The category 'Other' religion has a higher representation in Woodville at 2.7%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 1.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (20.0%), Australian (19.1%), and Italian (12.0%). Some ethnic groups have notable differences: Polish is slightly overrepresented at 1.5% in Woodville versus 1.4% regionally, Serbian is lower at 1.2% compared to the regional 1.3%, and Russian is higher at 0.8% versus 0.6%.

Woodville's median age exceeds the national pattern

Woodville's median age stands at 42, which is slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and significantly exceeds the national average of 38. The age group of 25-34 years old has a strong representation in Woodville at 17.5%, compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 5-14 cohort is less prevalent at 8.6%. Post the 2021 Census, the 25-34 age group increased from 15.7% to 17.5%, and the 35-44 cohort rose from 11.7% to 12.9%. Conversely, the 85+ cohort decreased from 5.0% to 3.4%. By 2041, Woodville's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 75-84 group is expected to grow by 74%, reaching 264 people from 151. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 66% of the projected growth. Meanwhile, the 15-24 age group is projected to decline by 4 people.