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 2,532 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 352 people (16.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,180 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,389, estimated by AreaSearch 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 equates to a density ratio of 2,145 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Woodville's 16.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (9.0%), along with the Greater Adelaide, marking it as a growth leader in the region. 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. Considering the projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is projected, with the suburb expected to expand by 533 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting with an increase of 12.1% 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, totalling an estimated 105 homes. As of FY-26, 18 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodates 1.4 new residents per year. This indicates a balanced supply and demand, with stable market conditions.

The average construction value for new homes is $320,000. In FY-26, commercial approvals worth $5.6 million have been registered, reflecting Woodville's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Woodville maintains similar construction rates per person, preserving market balance with the broader area. New building activity comprises 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% attached dwellings, demonstrating a shift towards compact living that attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This contrasts with the existing housing stock, which is currently 58.0% houses.

With approximately 87 people per dwelling approval, Woodville exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Woodville is projected to add around 307 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Woodville has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 28thth percentile nationally

Seven projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly. These include St Clair Village Stage 6 & 7, St. James, Kidman Park, Babcock Facility Expansion, and Traffic Safety Improvements at Russell Terrace, Woodville. The following details those projects deemed most relevant:.

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

Woodville has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 3.9% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.7% over the past year based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. In September 2025, 1,349 residents were in work, with an unemployment rate similar to Greater Adelaide's 3.9%.

Workforce participation was broadly similar to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. According to Census responses, 8.9% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area shows strong specialization in retail trade, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level, while construction employs only 7.4% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 8.7%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population to local population count. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 4.7%, and labour force increased by 4.5%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 3.0%, labour force grow by 2.9%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Woodville. These projections estimate local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes not accounting for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Woodville's median income among taxpayers was $53,163 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $59,163 during the same period. These figures are lower than Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for Woodville would be approximately $57,841 (median) and $64,369 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Woodville ranked modestly, between the 36th and 38th percentiles. Income analysis showed that the largest segment comprised 32.0% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (810 residents), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 31.8% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 84.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 37th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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 recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 57.7% houses and 42.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodville stood at 30.1%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (30.4%) or rented (39.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodville was $1,733, exceeding 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, while 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 constitute the remaining 37.7%, with lone person households at 32.5% and group households making up 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 residents aged 15+ with university qualifications (29.6%) exceed the South Australia 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 comprising 9.8% and certificates making up 19.9%.

Current educational participation is high at 25.0%, including primary education (7.3%), tertiary education (6.5%), and secondary education (5.4%).

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 22 routes, providing a total of 1,928 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 190 meters to the nearest stop. As a residential area, most commutes are outward-bound. The 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, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 8.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 275 trips per day, equating to around 128 weekly trips per 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. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are somewhat prevalent across all age groups but notably higher among older cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~1,276 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 52.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (9.3%) and arthritis (7.7%). 65.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 20.9% of residents aged 65 and over (529 people), higher than Greater Adelaide's 19.3%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking 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 high cultural diversity, with 30.9% born overseas and 30.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 52.4%. The 'Other' religious category had a higher representation in Woodville (2.7%) compared to Greater Adelaide (1.8%).

Ancestry-wise, English (20.0%) and Australian (19.1%) were the top groups, though lower than regional averages of 27.8% and 34.5%, respectively. Italian ancestry was notably higher at 12.0%. Some ethnicities showed significant differences: Polish (1.5% vs 1.0%), Serbian (1.2% vs 0.4%), and Russian (0.8% vs 0.3%) were more prevalent in Woodville than regionally.

Woodville's median age exceeds the national pattern

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 at 17.6%, compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 5-14 cohort is less prevalent at 8.6%. According to 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 modeling indicates Woodville's age profile will change significantly. Leading this shift, the 75-84 group is projected to grow by 65%, reaching 267 from 162. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 65% of projected growth. Meanwhile, the 15-24 cohort is set to grow modestly by 1%.