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SA · Alexandrina Council
Woodchester, 5255
Est. population · Jun 2025
270
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.6%
Median age
43
Median income
$1,899/wk
Employment rate
65.4%
Languages at home
1.7%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Alexandrina Council, Woodchester keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. An emerging neighbourhood feel is building here, with new households gradually reshaping local life.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum lag behind, despite relative strength in safety, plus community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Woodchester snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$600/wk
Population (ERP)
270
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#16
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
11th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
63rd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 41.8/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3446th in Australia
- State rank
- 354th in SA
- Peer rank
- #16 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #57 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
270(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +7.6% over 5 years · 63th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +7.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +19
- Growth rank in SA
- 63th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~300), extrapolated at +1.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 253
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,899
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 5 of 101
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,863
- Employment rate
- 65.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 90 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2023–24)
- 3
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 11.1
- State safety percentile
- 11.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 53
Most common offence types
- Sct - Residence2
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24; 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Callington Rd - North side (Woodchester CFS)
- Callington Rd - South side (Woodchester CFS)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Strathalbyn and District Health Service (8.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 9
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 33.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 9 proposals
August 2026
- Construction of a single storey detached dwellingLOT 10 DALVEEN RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Under Assessment
June 2026
- Land division - 1 Allotment into 2 and change of use of outbuildings to store on Allotment 111358 CALLINGTON RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Under Assessment
May 2026
- Ancillary Accommodation73 PHILLIPS RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Under Assessment
- Land Division (Boundary re-alignment 2 into 2 lots)114 HIGHLAND VALLEY RD HIGHLAND VALLEY SA 5255;379 BURNSIDE RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
April 2026
- Construction of a shed (agricultural building)LOT 12 DALVEEN RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
February 2026
- Construction of an agricultural building (machinery storage)169 PHILLIPS RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
January 2026
- Construction of an agricultural building (implement shed/ store)LOT 10 DALVEEN RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
- Land division Boundary Realignment - 2 into 2 Allotments2 DALVEEN RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255;LOT 1354 DALVEEN RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
- Land division - boundary realignment (8 into 8 allotments)173 DALVEEN RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255;LOT 1789 WELLINGTON RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
2025· 6 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of a detached single-storey dwelling19 HEINJUS RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of existing bedrooms 2 and 3 and construction of a new dwelling addition with associated building alterations, verandah and decking120 MEECHI RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling43 CROSS DR WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
November 2025
- Outbuilding1375 CALLINGTON RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
July 2025
- Construction of a detached dwelling with associated earthworksLOT 100 YEATES RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
January 2025
- Construction of a domestic shed (Art Studio)13 RODWELL RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals
October 2024
- Construction of tourist accommodation and an associated swimming pool.276 BROOK RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Under Assessment
- Tourist accommodation & extension to an existing Agricultural Building1834 CALLINGTON RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Under Assessment
September 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and an above-ground water tankLOT 12 MEECHI RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
August 2024
- Construction of a carport28 RODWELL RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
- construction of a domestic outbuilding9 HEINJUS RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
2023· 8 proposals
December 2023
- Single-storey detached dwelling.13 RODWELL RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural outbuildingLOT 12 MEECHI RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
October 2023
- Division of Land (2 into 4 lots)28 RODWELL RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
September 2023
- Replacement Building - New shed (outbuilding) to replace fire damaged shed on existing concrete slab.27 RODWELL RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Under Assessment
July 2023
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)1381 CALLINGTON RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
June 2023
- Construction of an outbuilding (shipping container)27 HEINJUS RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
April 2023
- Verandah27 HEINJUS RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
March 2023
- Construction of an Outbuilding (Shed) and Verandah21 CROSS DR WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
2022· 7 proposals
November 2022
- Outbuilding / Shelter Structure associated with Sports Club / Courts.LOT 101 CALLINGTON RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of a single-storey detached dwelling (transportable)28 RODWELL RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
- Carport / Garage.51 HASSAM RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
- Domestic Shed / Outbuilding.103 CROSS DR WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
July 2022
- Construction of an agricultural building - machinery shed267 BROOK RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
June 2022
- Construction of an outbuilding and demolition of the existing outbuilding1625 WELLINGTON RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
April 2022
- Construction of a Shed28 RODWELL RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals
September 2021
- Erection of colour bond shed 15100mm wide x 7625mm deep, 3600mm wall height, gable height 4204mm. colour woodland grey roof pitch 9 degrees.LOT 16 WHEAL ELLEN RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
August 2021
- Construction of an outbuilding1356 CALLINGTON RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
July 2021
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling with Garage and Front VerandahLOT 53 CROSS DR WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 18.0 km away).
Coalition 54.5%Labor 45.5%
9.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- WoodchesterLabor 45.5% · Coalition 54.5% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- StrathalbynLabor 50.9% · Coalition 49.1% TPP (2025)8.2 km away
- Langhorne CreekLabor 36.5% · Coalition 63.5% TPP (2025)11.5 km away
- CallingtonLabor 50.3% · Coalition 49.7% TPP (2025)12.4 km away
- MacclesfieldLabor 60.8% · Coalition 39.2% TPP (2025)12.6 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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