Woodville West

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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Woodville West is around 4,425. This reflects a growth of 571 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,854. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 4,229 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release (June 2024) and an additional 147 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 3,657 persons per square kilometer, placing Woodville West in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 14.8% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (9.0%) and Greater Adelaide averages. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.00000000000001% of overall population gains during recent periods in Woodville West.

AreaSearch uses 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 by age category are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. Considering these projections, an above median population growth is expected for Woodville West, with the area projected to expand by 974 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 16.7% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Woodville West among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Woodville West averaged approximately 55 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 275 homes. As of FY-26, 42 approvals have been recorded. On average, these dwellings accommodate around 1.8 new residents annually, maintaining a stable market balance with current supply and demand levels. The average construction value for new properties is approximately $321,000.

In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $246.0 million, indicating robust commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Woodville West exhibits 66.0% more development activity per capita. This higher-than-average national activity reflects strong developer confidence in the area, with a mix of detached (62.0%) and attached dwellings (38.0%). Currently, Woodville West has around 115 people per approval, indicating an evolving urban landscape. Population forecasts suggest Woodville West will gain approximately 739 residents by 2041.

Given current development trends, new housing supply should meet demand effectively, presenting favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond projections.

Woodville West has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 33rdth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Findon Road Upgrade, St Clair Precinct Community Facility, Findon Railway Station Upgrade, and Woodville West Neighbourhood Renewal Development Plan Amendment (DPA). The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Woodville West significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Woodville West has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 3.1% as of September 2025, which is 0.9% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. The area experienced estimated employment growth of 4.9% over the past year.

Resident workforce participation was high at 74.4%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. According to Census responses, 9.1% of residents worked from home in Woodville West. Leading industries for residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

However, education & training had limited presence with 7.7% employment compared to the regional average of 9.3%. The area appears to have limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the ratio of working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.9%, while labour force grew by 4.3%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0% with a 0.1 percentage point reduction in unemployment over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Woodville West's employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on 1 July 2023 for financial year 2023, Woodville West had a median income among taxpayers of $55,455 and an average level of $62,777. These figures are below the national averages of $66,852 across Greater Adelaide. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Woodville West would be approximately $60,335 (median) and $68,301 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Woodville West cluster around the 51st percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 35.3% of locals (1,562 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 45th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

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

Woodville West's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, comprised 69.7% houses and 30.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodville West was at 22.5%, with the remainder being mortgaged (41.5%) or rented (36.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent was $330, slightly higher than Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Woodville West's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 66.8% of all households, including 28.7% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 33.2%, with lone person households at 29.3% and group households comprising 4.0%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Educational achievement in Woodville West places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Woodville West has a university qualification rate of 30.0%, slightly higher than South Australia's average of 25.7%. Among residents with university qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 33.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications.

This includes advanced diplomas held by 10.9% of residents and certificates by 22.3%. Educational participation is high in Woodville West, with 27.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.0% in primary education, 6.2% in tertiary education, and 5.8% pursuing secondary education.

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

Woodville West has seven active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by thirteen different routes, offering a total of 1095 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents living an average of 273 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. In Woodville West, cars are the primary mode of transport, used by 85% of residents, while train usage stands at 5%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 9.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 156 trips per day, equating to approximately 156 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Woodville West is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Woodville West faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 52% of the total population (~2,293 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 8.0 and 7.8% of residents respectively. 71.4% of residents declared 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 13.7% of residents aged 65 and over (606 people), which is lower than the 19.3% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Woodville West 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 West had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 30.7% of its residents born overseas and 30.1% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Woodville West, accounting for 49.5% of people. The 'Other' religious category comprised 2.3%, slightly higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 1.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (20.7%), Australian (19.5%), and Other (12.2%). Notably, Polish (1.8%) Serbian (1.6%), and Croatian (1.5%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.0%, 0.4%, and 0.5% respectively.

Woodville West's population is younger than the national pattern

Woodville West has a median age of 35, which is younger than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and slightly below Australia's median age of 38. The 35-44 age group comprises 18.1% of Woodville West's population, higher than Greater Adelaide's percentage. Conversely, the 75-84 age cohort makes up 4.2%, which is less prevalent compared to Greater Adelaide. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 16.2% to 18.1%. During this period, the 45-54 cohort decreased from 12.4% to 11.0%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 11.0% to 9.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Woodville West's age structure. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 34%, adding 166 people and reaching a total of 653 from the previous figure of 486. Meanwhile, the 55-64 cohort is expected to grow modestly by 7% (an increase of 31 people).