Woodville South

Woodville South lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for Woodville South, its estimated population is around 3,628 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 164 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,464. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of resident population at 3,614 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release (June 2024), along with validation of 16 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 2,468 persons per square kilometer, placing Woodville South in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Woodville South has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%, outpacing its SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 56% 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 released in 2023, with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, above median population growth is projected for Woodville South, with an expected increase of 814 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 26.1% over the 17 years.

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

Woodville South averaged approximately 23 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 116 homes were approved, with an additional 8 approved in FY-26 to date. This results in an average of about 3.7 people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these years.

The demand for housing significantly outpaces supply, which typically impacts prices and intensifies competition among buyers. The average construction cost value of new homes is around $321,000, which is lower than regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totaled approximately $72.0 million, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Adelaide and nationally, Woodville South shows around 75% of the construction activity per person and ranks in the 66th percentile of areas assessed.

Recent construction comprises 60.0% detached houses and 40.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the current housing pattern of 80.0% houses. This change may indicate decreasing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. Woodville South has around 207 people per dwelling approval, indicating characteristics of a low density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the suburb is expected to grow by approximately 948 residents through to 2041. Development appears to be keeping pace with projected growth, but increasing population may intensify competition among buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that may affect this region. Notable projects include Findon Road Upgrade, Woodville Village Masterplan, Woodville Road Streetscape Upgrade Project, and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Redevelopment Stage Three. Relevant projects are listed below.

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The labour market in Woodville South shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Woodville South has a highly educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.4% based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 2,229 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.0% below Greater Adelaide's and a workforce participation rate of 68.4%, higher than the regional average of 61.7%. Dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

However, accommodation & food services show lower representation at 5.6% compared to the regional average of 6.8%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 3.4%, matching labour force growth and keeping unemployment relatively stable at 3.0%. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 2.1% with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Woodville South's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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

Woodville South had a median taxpayer income of $56,571 and an average income of $64,040 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is slightly lower than the national average, contrasting with Greater Adelaide's median income of $52,592 and average income of $64,886 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $63,829 (median) and $72,256 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, incomes in Woodville South cluster around the 56th percentile nationally. The largest income segment comprises 35.6% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (1,291 residents), aligning with the regional pattern where this cohort represents 31.8%. After housing costs, 85.1% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Woodville South is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Woodville South's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 79.5% houses and 20.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 66.1% houses and 33.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodville South was at 31.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.2% and rented ones at 26.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure was $340, compared to Adelaide metro's $325. Nationally, Woodville South's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Woodville South features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 70.1% of all households, including 33.9% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.9%, with lone person households at 25.6% and group households comprising 4.1%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4.

Woodville South shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

University qualification levels in Woodville South are at 27.7%, slightly below the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common (20.6%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 33.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 23.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.1% in primary education, 6.8% in tertiary education, and 6.4% pursuing secondary education. Woodville Primary School serves Woodville South, with an enrollment of 176 students as of the latest data. The school's ICSEA score is 1008, indicating typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities. It focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. Local school capacity is limited (4.8 places per 100 residents vs 13.6 regionally), leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Woodville South has 12 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 18 different routes that together facilitate 1,139 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average being located 317 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 162 trips per day, which equates to approximately 94 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Woodville South exhibits superior health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions among its general population, nearing national averages even among older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 52% (~1,898 people) have private health cover, slightly higher than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.7% and 7.6% of residents respectively. Notably, 71.8% report no medical ailments, compared to 68.9% in Greater Adelaide. As of 5th August 2021, 14.8% (536 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than the 20.0% in Greater Adelaide. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

Woodville South 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 South, surveyed in June 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 24.7% of its residents born overseas and 26.8% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 54.1% of Woodville South's population as of June 2016. The 'Other' religious category showed an overrepresentation in Woodville South, comprising 2.5%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 1.8%.

In terms of ancestry, Australians were the largest group at 20.6%, followed by English at 20.4% and Italians at 11.3%. Some ethnic groups showed notable variations: Polish residents made up 1.7%, higher than the regional average of 1.4%; Greek residents constituted 5.4%, compared to 4.7% regionally; Serbian residents were slightly underrepresented, making up 0.9%, while the regional average was 1.3%.

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

The median age in Woodville South is 37 years, which is lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and close to the national average of 38. The 25-34 age cohort is over-represented in Woodville South at 16.6%, while the 65-74 age group is under-represented at 8.0%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 35-44 age group has increased from 13.9% to 15.6%, and the 45-54 age group has decreased from 12.9% to 11.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Woodville South, with the 45-54 age group expected to grow by 43%, reaching 617 people from 431.