Median house price
$1.59M
+7.4% change
SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Woodforde, 5072
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,068
Growth (1 yr)
+1.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.5%
Median age
33
Median income
$2,190/wk
Employment rate
66%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,590,000
Languages at home
28.6%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Italian, Cantonese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Woodforde is a hillside smaller community in Adelaide Hills Council, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. The community skews younger, with plenty of young families in the mix. Many residents were born overseas or speak a language other than English at home.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Desirability lands below average here: softer growth momentum weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment, plus schools and education holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Woodforde snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$640/wk
Houses $640 · Units $595
Population (ERP)
1,068
+1.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.4%
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
#148
among Metro Adelaide · Emerging
Safety
42nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
85th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
73rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
- 31.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5279th in Australia
- State rank
- 540th in SA
- Peer rank
- #148 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #339 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $595
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $640
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $640
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 20
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,590,000
- Median price change
- +7.4%
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; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
1,068(June 2025)
+1.5% annual · +8.5% over 5 years · 85th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.5%
- 5-year growth
- +8.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +16
- Change in 5 years
- +84
- Growth rank in SA
- 85th 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 (~1,150), extrapolated at +1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,024
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $2,190
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 29 of 394
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 66%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 279 / 21 / 65
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
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 29
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 25
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 27.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 256 residents
- State safety percentile
- 41.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 63
- Increase (daily rate)
- +26.4%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental6
- Other Theft5
- Sct - Residence3
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury2
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv3
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 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,064
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 73th
School list
- Rostrevor CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1064 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 985 students · Top SEA quarter 22%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Rostrevor College Early Learning Centrekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · current · Updated
Public transport
5 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 24 Glen Stuart Rd - East side
- Stop 25 Morialta Rd - South side
- Stop 25A Morialta Rd - South side
- Stop 26 Morialta Rd - South side
- Stop 27 Stradbroke Rd - East side
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
58 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 3 parks mapped in suburb
- Walkability proxy
- 8/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.93
Sport & outdoors(3)
- Morialta Conservation ParkPark
- Windmill ReservePark
- Swimming pool
Entertainment(8)
- Deep View LookoutViewpoint
- Eagles Nest LookoutViewpoint
- First FallsViewpoint
- Kookaburra Rock LookoutViewpoint
- Second FallsViewpoint
- Third FallsViewpoint
- Viewpoint (2)
Other(12)
- Giant's CaveAttraction
- Bench (17)
- Bicycle Parking
- Drinking water
- Bushwalking informationInformation
- Deep View LookoutInformation
- Information (14)
- Morialta Conservation Park TrailsInformation
- Parking (5)
- Picnic Table
- Public toilets
- Shelter (3)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Morialta Conservation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Ramsay Day Clinic Kahlyn (3.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Day Only Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
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)
- 23
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.5
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· 11 proposals
July 2026
- Two storey detached dwelling, combined fence & retaining walls9A KINTYRE RD WOODFORDE SA 5072Under Assessment
- Land divisionLOT 228 MACINTOSH CR WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
June 2026
- Three storey detached dwelling, swimming pool and associated safety features, combined fence and retaining walls17 HIGHLANDS CT WOODFORDE SA 5072Under Assessment
- Verandah1 HEATHER AV WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
- Verandah7A KINTYRE RD WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
May 2026
- Tree damaging activity (removal of a significant tree)16 TAY RD WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
- Building alterations (recladding) to Hall and Science Centre and replacement of two (2) advertising signs67 -91 GLEN STUART RD WOODFORDE SA 5072Under Assessment
April 2026
- Swimming Pool & Safety Fences51 MACINTOSH CR WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
- Swimming pool & safety fences4 IONA AV WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
- Verandah4 TAY RD WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
- Opening Roof verandah21 HIGHLANDS CT WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Verandah134 BUCHANAN DR WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
- Carport8 GLENGARRY DR WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
October 2025
- Variation to Development Application 24041369 - Alteration to deck screening, and fence20 HIGHLANDS CT WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
- Construction of a swimming pool1 HEATHER AV WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
September 2025
- Verandah33 LEWIS WALK WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
August 2025
- Retaining wallsLOT 228 MACINTOSH CR WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
July 2025
- 4 storey detached dwelling, retaining walls, fence, swimming pool & associated safety features12 HIGHLANDS CT WOODFORDE SA 5072Under Assessment
- Two Group Dwellings with associated retaining walls and fencing.6A KILN CT WOODFORDE SA 5072Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of educational facility, and building alterations67 -91 GLEN STUART RD WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
June 2025
- Land division (1 into 2) and two-storey detached dwellingLOT 228 MACINTOSH CR WOODFORDE SA 5072Under Assessment
April 2025
- Verandah and alterations to privacy screen20 HIGHLANDS CT WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
- Swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features31 MACINTOSH CR WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
- Swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features, Outbuilding, Fencing and Retaining Walls14 HIGHLANDS CT WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
March 2025
- Two storey detached dwelling, retaining walls, fence, swimming pool and associated safety fence16 HIGHLANDS CT WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations and additionsUNIT 3 31 NORTON SUMMIT RD WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
- Variation to Development Applications 24005474 and 22026215 - variation to remove privacy screens from Ground Floor, Upper Floor and Lower Floor of the dwelling including alteration of associated conditions 8 and 9 of Development Application 22026215, addition of a freestanding privacy screen, and associated dwelling alterations15 HIGHLANDS CT WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
February 2025
- 2 storey detached dwelling, pool with associated safety fence, retaining walls and fencing.11A KINTYRE RD WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling and verandahUNIT 4 29 NORTON SUMMIT RD WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
- Swimming Pool & Safety Fences59 GLEN STUART RD WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
January 2025
- Deck and privacy screen20 HIGHLANDS CT WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Combined fence and retaining wall21 KINTYRE RD WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
- Retaining wall20 TAY RD WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling, swimming pool and associated safety features, combined fence and retaining walls18 HIGHLANDS CT WOODFORDE SA 5072Under Assessment
November 2024
- Swimming pool and safety fence21 HIGHLANDS CT WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
October 2024
- 3 storey detached dwelling, fencing, retaining walls and swimming pool with associated pool safety barriers13 HIGHLANDS CT WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
- Construction of a outdoor swimming pool, and associated pool fencing33 MACINTOSH CR WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling31 MACINTOSH CR WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
September 2024
- Deck20 HIGHLANDS CT WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision Made
- Pergola2 ABERCROMBIE AV WOODFORDE SA 5072Decision 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
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Rostrevor House (former Dwelling), Rostrevor CollegeGlen Stuart Road WOODFORDEState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · 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 11.2 km away).
Coalition 40.9%Labor 59.1%
4.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Norton SummitLabor 61.3% · Coalition 38.7% TPP (2025)3.2 km away
- SummertownLabor 60.2% · Coalition 39.8% TPP (2025)6.4 km away
- UraidlaLabor 58.4% · Coalition 41.6% TPP (2025)6.9 km away
- HoughtonLabor 44.8% · Coalition 55.2% TPP (2025)9.8 km away
- CrafersLabor 64.3% · Coalition 35.7% TPP (2025)10.3 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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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