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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, as of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Woodville West is around 4,424. This reflects an increase of 570 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,854. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,402 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 118 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 3,656 persons per square kilometer, placing Woodville West in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 14.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (7.1%) and metropolitan area growth rates, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.00000000000001% of overall population gains during recent periods for Woodville West.

AreaSearch is adopting 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, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, 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 West, with the suburb expected to expand by 974 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 16.7% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Woodville West among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Woodville West averaged approximately 65 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 329 homes. As of FY-26, 33 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodated around 1.5 new residents per year. This suggests a balanced supply and demand scenario, with stable market conditions.

The average construction value of new properties was $321,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $248.0 million, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Woodville West had 97.0% more new home approvals per person as of FY-25. This suggests ample choice for buyers and strong developer confidence in the location. Building activity showed 55.0% detached dwellings and 45.0% townhouses or apartments, offering a mix of medium-density housing options across various price brackets.

Woodville West reflects a developing area with around 59 people per approval. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the suburb is expected to grow by 738 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections and offering good conditions for buyers.

Woodville West has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives 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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Employment performance in Woodville West exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Woodville West has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 3.5% as of June 2025, which is 0.5% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.3%, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 2,454 residents were in work and workforce participation was 69.0%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

However, education & training has limited presence with 7.7% employment compared to the regional average of 9.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 3.3% while labour force increased by 3.3%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Woodville West. These projections estimate national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Woodville West's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

Woodville West's median income among taxpayers was $55,455 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $62,777 during the same period. In Greater Adelaide, these figures were $52,592 and $64,886 respectively. By September 2025, current estimates project Woodville West's median income to be approximately $62,570 and average income around $70,831, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022. Census data indicates that incomes in Woodville West cluster around the 51st percentile nationally. Income analysis shows that 35.3% of locals (1,561 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 45th percentile. Woodville West's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 69.7% houses and 30.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 66.1% houses and 33.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woodville West was at 22.5%, with the remaining dwellings being mortgaged (41.5%) or rented (36.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodville West was $1,733, aligning with Adelaide metro's average. The median weekly rent figure was $330, compared to Adelaide metro's $325. 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 fairly typical 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 comprise the remaining 33.2%, with lone person households at 29.3% and group households making up 4.0% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, aligning with the Greater Adelaide average.

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 30% of residents aged 15+ with university qualifications, which is higher than the South Australian average of 25.7%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 33.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (22.3%).

Educational participation is high, with 27.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9% in primary education, 6.2% in tertiary education, and 5.8% pursuing secondary education. Schools may be located outside Woodville West's immediate boundaries, requiring students to access educational facilities in neighboring areas.

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 operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by twelve different routes that collectively facilitate 1093 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility in Woodville West is rated as good, with residents typically located 273 meters from the nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 156 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 156 weekly trips per individual stop.

Woodville West's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Woodville West residents have a relatively positive health profile, with low prevalence rates for common conditions among the general population, although higher than national averages among older and at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover is held by approximately 52% of Woodville West's total population (~2,292 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.0% and 7.8% of residents respectively. A majority of residents (71.4%) report no medical ailments, compared to 68.9% across Greater Adelaide. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 13.7% (606 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 20.0%. While health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population, overall health indicators in Woodville West are relatively positive.

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 population born overseas and 30.1% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Woodville West, making up 49.5% of its population. The category 'Other' showed an overrepresentation, comprising 2.3% compared to 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%). Some ethnic groups had notable differences: Polish was higher at 1.8% than the regional average of 1.4%, Serbian was also higher at 1.6% compared to 1.3%, and Croatian stood at 1.5% against a regional average of 1.1%.

Woodville West's population is younger than the national pattern

Woodville West has a median age of 35, which is lower than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and slightly below Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 25-34 is strongly represented at 18.7%, compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 75-84 cohort is less prevalent at 4.0%. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 16.2% to 17.5% of the population. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has decreased from 12.4% to 11.1%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Woodville West's age structure. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 33%, adding 163 people to reach a total of 655 from the previous figure of 491. Meanwhile, the 55-64 cohort is projected to grow by a modest 5%, with an increase of 23 people.