Woodville (SA)

Population growth drivers in Woodville are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, Woodville's population is estimated at around 2,538 people. This reflects an increase of 358 individuals from the 2021 Census figure of 2,180 people, marking a growth rate of 16.4%. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 2,469 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 51 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 2,150 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Woodville's growth rate exceeded both the state (7.1%) and metropolitan area figures, making it a notable growth leader in the region. The primary driver for this population growth was 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 by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, based on 2021 data and adjusted using a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth for Australian statistical areas, with Woodville expected to expand by 532 persons to reach approximately 3,070 people by 2041, reflecting a gain of 11.8% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Woodville had approximately 23 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 118 homes were approved, with an additional 17 approved in FY-26 to date. This results in about 1.2 new residents per year for each new home over the past five financial years, indicating balanced supply and demand dynamics.

The average construction value of new dwellings was $320,000, lower than regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options. In FY-26, there have been $2.2 million in commercial approvals, reflecting Woodville's residential focus. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Woodville exhibited 22.0% higher construction activity per person over the five-year period, maintaining diverse buyer choices while supporting property values. Recent construction comprised 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% medium to high-density housing, demonstrating a shift from the current 58.0% house dominance due to reduced development sites and evolving lifestyle demands. Woodville's population density is around 66 people per dwelling approval, indicating growth area characteristics.

Future projections estimate Woodville will add approximately 299 residents by 2041, with current development patterns suggesting new housing supply should meet demand, fostering favourable conditions for buyers and potential population growth beyond current estimates.

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

Seven infrastructure projects, identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area, are underway. These include St Clair Village - Stage 6 & 7, St James Park, Kidman Park, Babcock Facility Expansion, and Traffic Safety Improvements at Russell Terrace and Woodville. The following list details those expected to have the most significant relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Woodville maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Woodville has an educated workforce with strong representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 4.0%, matching Greater Adelaide's rate.

Over the past year, employment grew by 3.4%. As of June 2025, 1,358 residents are employed, with healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training being the dominant sectors. Retail trade is particularly strong at 1.2 times the regional level, while construction shows lower representation at 7.4% compared to the regional average of 8.7%. Many Woodville residents commute elsewhere for work.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.4%, labour force grew by 3.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide had employment growth of 2.1% and marginal labour force increase over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia projects national employment expansion by 6.6% in five years and 13.7% in ten years. Applying these projections to Woodville's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

Woodville's median income among taxpayers was $53,163 and average income stood at $59,163 in financial year 2022. These figures compare to Greater Adelaide's median of $52,592 and average of $64,886 respectively. By September 2025, estimates based on a 12.83% Wage Price Index growth suggest Woodville's median income would be approximately $59,984 and average income around $66,754. According to the 2021 Census, Woodville's household incomes rank at the 36th percentile, family incomes at the 37th percentile, and personal incomes at the 38th percentile. The largest income bracket comprises 32.0% of residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (812 residents), similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 31.8%. Incomes in Woodville leave only 84.1% after housing costs, 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 dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 57.7% houses and 42.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 66.1% houses and 33.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodville was at 30.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.4% and rented ones at 39.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodville was $1,733, aligning with Adelaide metro's average. The median weekly rent figure was $300, compared to Adelaide metro's $325. 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 account for 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 make up the remaining 37.7%, with lone person households at 32.5% and group households comprising 5.2% of the total. 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

University qualifications in Woodville edge above the SA average of 25.7%, with 29.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such credentials. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational skills are also prevalent, with 29.7% of residents aged 15+ having trade or technical qualifications – 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. The Grove Education Centre provides local educational services within Woodville, enrolling 64 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 989) with balanced educational opportunities. All schools offer integrated K-12 education for academic continuity. However, limited local school capacity (2.5 places per 100 residents vs 13.6 regionally) means many families travel to nearby areas for schooling.

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 offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 21 different routes, together facilitating 1,921 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 190 meters to the nearest stop.

Daily service frequency averages 274 trips across all routes, translating to around 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 higher prevalence of common conditions compared to average. Older age cohorts experience these issues to an even greater extent.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% (around 1,279 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 52.8%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 9.3% and 7.7% of residents respectively. About 65.2% report no medical ailments, compared to 68.9% across Greater Adelaide. The area has 20.3% (515 people) aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention 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, born overseas, stood at 30.9%, higher than most local markets. Similarly, 30.9% spoke a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Woodville, with 52.4%.

Notably, the 'Other' religious category comprised 2.7% of Woodville's population, compared to 1.8% regionally. The top three ancestral groups were English (20.0%), Australian (19.1%), and Italian (12.0%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Polish at 1.5% (vs regional 1.4%), Serbian at 1.2% (vs 1.3%), and Russian at 0.8% (vs 0.6%).

Woodville hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Woodville's median age stands at 42, surpassing Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and significantly exceeding the national average of 38. The 25-34 age group is notably strong in Woodville at 17.6%, compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 5-14 cohort is less prevalent at 8.7%. Post the 2021 Census, the 25-34 age group has risen from 15.7% to 17.6%, and the 35-44 cohort has increased from 11.7% to 12.9%. Conversely, the 85+ cohort has decreased from 5.0% to 3.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Woodville's age profile. The 75-84 group is expected to grow by 72%, reaching 262 from 152. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 68% of the population growth. Meanwhile, the 55-64 and 15-24 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.