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SA · Charles Sturt Council

Woodville North, SA, 5012

Current weather

12.5°CThunderstorm

78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.7° / 11.7° today · 27.7 mm rain

Desirability index

8.8/100

#304 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Woodville North is a smaller suburban community in the Charles Sturt area, home to around 2,721 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 198 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 72.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $490 (flats $340, houses $620), median house prices near $1,130,000 (up 41% recently), 11 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
2,721
Median age
35
Median household income / week
$1,341
Dwelling vacancy
6.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
76 of 1,103
Median monthly mortgage
$1,513
Employment rate
56.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
88 / 413 / 16

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)
$340
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$620
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$490
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
25
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$1,130,000
Median price change
+41.2%

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)
198
Against the person
41
Against property
157
Rate per 1,000 residents
72.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 66 residents
State safety percentile
77.1th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
130
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental34
  • Other Theft32
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury20
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle14
  • Theft From Shop24

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

Median school ICSEA
909
  • Ngutu CollegeCombined · ICSEA 909

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Public transport

11 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 25 Hanson Rd - West side
  • Stop 25 Torrens Rd - North side
  • Stop 26 Hanson Rd - West side
  • Stop 27 Hanson Rd - West side
  • Stop 29C Park Ave - South side

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Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Asphalt WorksTorrens Road, Lonsdale St30 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 2026

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Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

168 planning-related records

2026· 18 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Torrens title land division - one allotment into three
    19 STONE ST WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Under Assessment
  • Removal of a Significant Tree (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) sited to the rear of the existing dwelling
    15 HANSON RD WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made
  • Torrens Title Land Division - one allotment into three
    1 YORK PL WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • amendment to Form 1 ESP schedule only
    49 -69 HANSON RD WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made
  • Conventional land division one allotment into two
    3 TENTH AV WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made
  • Storage Shed
    14 NINTH AV WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Three single-storey detached dwellings in a row terrace arrangement
    1 YORK PL WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to existing carport and garage and change of use to a shop (personal services establishment) with associated advertising (signage)
    22 PANMURE PL WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Outbuilding to the rear of the existing dwelling.
    12 GLENGYLE ST WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made
  • Two, Single Storey detached dwelling for supported accommodation
    20 OWEN ST WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Under Assessment
  • Change of use from warehouse to light industry within the existing building (building 3 located with southwestern side of building at 21-31Sheffield St Woodville North)
    21 -31 SHEFFIELD ST WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012;614 -616 TORRENS RD WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012;9 -19 SHEFFIELD ST WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Under Assessment
  • Installation of pre-cast sandstone front fence.
    133 WOODVILLE RD WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made
  • Three single-storey dwellings with under main roof carport/garages, associated common driveway and landscaping
    2 ELEVENTH AV WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Under Assessment
  • Community Title land division - One allotment into three.
    18 STONE ST WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Canopy to the front of the existing warehouse
    14 PARK AV WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made
  • Construction of two (2) four level self-storage buildings in association with the existing storage facility (Storage Kings), and associated signage advertisements, pylon sign
    596 TORRENS RD WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Under Assessment
  • Addition to existing covered outdoor colonnade area for mosque
    15 AUDLEY ST WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Swimming pool to the front of the existing dwelling
    133 WOODVILLE RD WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made
2025· 31 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Swimming pool and associated safety barrier to the rear of the existing dwelling
    5 BOND CT WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made
  • Carport to the front of an existing dwelling
    2 TWELFTH AV WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Change of Use to Light Industry to include abrasive blaster with a totally enclosed automatic blast cleaning unit
    45 BURLEIGH AV WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Under Assessment
  • Torrens Title Land Division - one allotment into two
    2 HONEY ST WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made
  • Proposed workshop fit out including external building alterations
    4 LEEDS ST WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made
  • Two storey detached dwelling
    127A HANSON RD WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made
  • Two storey detached dwelling
    127 HANSON RD WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • The removal of a regulated Eucalyptus torquata - (Coral Gum) on Sparrow open space reserve - (Opposite 19 Thirteenth Avenue Woodville North)
    LOT PLAYGR THIRTEENTH AV WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made
  • Carport to side of existing dwelling
    63 SHERIDAN ST WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made
  • outbuilding (storage shed) and removal of two regulated trees
    32 AUDLEY ST WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made
  • Removal of significant Acacia Saligna tree sited at the rear of the existing dwelling
    43 OWEN ST WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Existing Building Fire Safety Upgrade Works (SKG Woodville)
    596 TORRENS RD WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made
  • Building alterations to the existing structure (including upgrading the roofing with a combination of fixed and operable overhead covers, and internal works to the external wall perimeter shared with the bistro area, involving the installation of an operable wall and a DDA-compliant ramp)
    49 -69 HANSON RD WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Under Assessment

  • August 2025

  • Construction of three single storey detached dwellings
    18 STONE ST WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made
  • Two single storey detached dwelling
    2 HONEY ST WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • installing a small freezer room inside the premises for food storage
    169A -171C HANSON RD WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made
  • Construction of two industrial warehouse premises with associated offices, signage, landscaping, car parking and access driveways, and removal of nine (9) regulated and ten (10) significant trees in south western corner of the site (abutting Torrens Road)
    34 BURLEIGH AV WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Under Assessment
  • Alterations and addition to rear of exiting dwelling
    19 HANSON RD WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Under Assessment

  • June 2025

  • Outbuilding to the rear of the existing dwelling
    28 YORK PL WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Signage
    21 -31 SHEFFIELD ST WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012;9 -19 SHEFFIELD ST WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012;LOT 501 TORRENS RD WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Under Assessment

  • April 2025

  • Carport sited to the front of the existing dwelling
    23 HANSON RD WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made
  • Fence to primary and secondary street boundary
    2 LEO ST WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Decision Made
2024· 29 proposals

29 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 26 proposals

26 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 37 proposals

37 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 19 proposals

19 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

22 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • Bench (2)
  • Stop 24A Hanson Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 24B Hanson Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 25 Hanson Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 25 Torrens Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 26 Hanson Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 26 Torrens Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 27 Hanson Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 27 Torrens Road - North 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)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
Parks (OSM)
2

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
8.8/100
Cohort rank
#304 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

  • Addition to existing covered outdoor colonnade area for mosqueplanning15 AUDLEY ST WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Alterations and addition to rear of exiting dwellingplanning19 HANSON RD WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Lodged 10 Jul 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to existing carport and garage and change of use to a shop (personal services establishment) with associated advertising (signage)planning22 PANMURE PL WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Lodged 27 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Building alterations to the existing structure (including upgrading the roofing with a combination of fixed and operable overhead covers, and internal works to the external wall perimeter shared with the bistro area, involving the installation of an operable wall and a DDA-compliant ramp)planning49 -69 HANSON RD WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Lodged 11 Sep 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Canopy to the front of the existing warehouseplanning14 PARK AV WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • Carport sited to the front of the existing dwellingplanning23 HANSON RD WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Lodged 24 Apr 2025 · Decision Made
  • Carport to side of existing dwellingplanning63 SHERIDAN ST WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Lodged 15 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
  • Carport to the front of an existing dwellingplanning2 TWELFTH AV WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Lodged 17 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
  • Change of Use to Light Industry to include abrasive blaster with a totally enclosed automatic blast cleaning unitplanning45 BURLEIGH AV WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Lodged 18 Nov 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Change of use from warehouse to light industry within the existing building (building 3 located with southwestern side of building at 21-31Sheffield St Woodville North)planning21 -31 SHEFFIELD ST WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012;614 -616 TORRENS RD WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012;9 -19 SHEFFIELD ST WOODVILLE NORTH SA 5012Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment

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