SA · Port Adelaide Enfield Council
Woodville Gardens, SA, 5012
Current weather
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78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.7° / 11.7° today · 27.7 mm rain
Desirability index
#308 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Woodville Gardens is a smaller suburban community in the Port Adelaide Enfield area, home to around 2,412 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 211 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 87.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $595 (flats $485, houses $630), median house prices near $825,000 (up 19% recently), 3 school and preschool sites in the area, 13 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 2,412
- Median age
- 34
- Median household income / week
- $1,129
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 56 of 929
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,417
- Employment rate
- 46.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 69 / 285 / 125
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $485
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $630
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $595
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 15
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $825,000
- Median price change
- +18.7%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 211
- Against the person
- 57
- Against property
- 154
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 87.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 42 residents
- State safety percentile
- 82.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 130
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental32
- Other Theft44
- Sct - Residence13
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury27
- Theft From Motor Vehicle15
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3 (2 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 983
- Woodville Gardens School B-6 Children's CentreRidley GroveIntegrated Centres
- Woodville Gardens School Birth-6Primary · ICSEA 983
- Woodville Gdns Sch Intensive English Lang CentreRidley GroveSpecialist Facilities
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
13 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 24A First Ave - North side
- Stop 24B Hanson Rd - East side
- Stop 25 Liberty Gr - East side
- Stop 26 Trafford St - West side
- Stop School Woodville Gardens School Ridley Gr
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
166 planning-related records
2026· 27 proposals
June 2026
- Removal of a regulated street tree (Prunus sp) on Council verge27 DANVERS GR WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
- Conventional land division creating 2 allotments from 133 DANVERS GR WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations and new dwelling additions, and new ancillary accommodation24 LIBERTY GR WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Under Assessment
- Removal of significant tree (eucalyptus sp.) on Council's verge6B SECOND AV WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
- Verandah58E FIRST AV WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Under Assessment
May 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling12 ETON ST WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Under Assessment
- Carport46 SEVENTH AV WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
- New carport for existing dwelling23 FOURTH AV WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling77 HOOKINGS TCE WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Under Assessment
April 2026
- Two single-storey dwellings, retaining walls, fencing31 DANVERS GR WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Under Assessment
- Carport & Verandah26 SEVENTH AV WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling38 SECOND AV WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
March 2026
- Single-storey dwellingLOT 416 ETON ST WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
- Two storey dwelling26A HANSON RD WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Under Assessment
- Two verandahs ancillary to existing dwelling26 ALBION ST WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling6 ETON ST WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling4 ETON ST WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
- seven (7) single storey dwellings with associated siteworks, retaining and fencing, to be undertaken by the South Australian Housing Trust144 HUMPHRIES TCE WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012;146 HUMPHRIES TCE WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012;148 HUMPHRIES TCE WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012;37 -39 EIGHTH AV WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling89 HOOKINGS TCE WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
February 2026
- Community title land division: 2 allotments from 123 FOURTH AV WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
- Single-storey dwelling, retaining walls, fencing14 ETON ST WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation (Granny Flat)24A -24B FIRST AV WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
- Two two-storey dwellings with ancillary retaining walls and fencing32 SECOND AV WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
- Conventional one into two land division38 SECOND AV WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling89A HOOKINGS TCE WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
January 2026
- Two Single-Storey dwellings and associated fencing & retaining walls42 -44 SEVENTH AV WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling1 THIRD AV WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Under Assessment
2025· 45 proposals
December 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling with ancillary retaining walls and fencing26 EIGHTH AV WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling76A HOOKINGS TCE WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
- Verandah43 THIRD AV WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
November 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling93 HOOKINGS TCE WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
- Double storey detached dwelling with single garage.5 PEPPERMINT LANE WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
- Conversion of existing garage to ancillary accommodation including building alterations, a dwelling addition comprising bathroom, a carport, two verandahs, and an outbuilding (shed)106 HUMPHRIES TCE WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
October 2025
- 2 Single Storey dwellings81 HOOKINGS TCE WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling99 HOOKINGS TCE WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling8 ETON ST WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
- Removal of Significant Melaleuca armillaris - Street Tree2D DANVERS GR WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
September 2025
- Verandah62 DANVERS GR WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling101 HOOKINGS TCE WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling5 LIBERTY GR WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Under Assessment
2024· 33 proposals
33 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 15 proposals
15 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 24 proposals
24 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 22 proposals
22 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
26 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Stop 24A First Avenue - North sideBus stop
- Stop 24B Hanson Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 24B Liberty Gr - East sideBus stop
- Stop 24B Liberty Gr - West SideBus stop
- Stop 25 Hanson Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 25 Liberty Avenue - East sideBus stop
- Stop 25 Liberty Gr - West sideBus stop
- Stop 25A Liberty Gr - East sideBus stop
- Stop 25A Liberty Gr - West sideBus stop
- Stop 26 Hanson Road - East sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 7.6/100
- Cohort rank
- #308 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 2 Single Storey dwellingsplanning81 HOOKINGS TCE WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Lodged 28 Oct 2025 · Under Assessment
- Ancillary Accommodation (Granny Flat)planning24A -24B FIRST AV WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning46 SEVENTH AV WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Lodged 20 May 2026 · Decision Made
- Carport & Verandahplanning26 SEVENTH AV WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
- Community title land division: 2 allotments from 1planning23 FOURTH AV WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
- Conventional land division creating 2 allotments from 1planning33 DANVERS GR WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Lodged 10 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Conventional one into two land divisionplanning38 SECOND AV WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Lodged 04 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
- Conversion of existing garage to ancillary accommodation including building alterations, a dwelling addition comprising bathroom, a carport, two verandahs, and an outbuilding (shed)planning106 HUMPHRIES TCE WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Lodged 02 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
- Double storey detached dwelling with single garage.planning5 PEPPERMINT LANE WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Lodged 17 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations and new dwelling additions, and new ancillary accommodationplanning24 LIBERTY GR WOODVILLE GARDENS SA 5012Lodged 09 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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