Median house price
$1.32M
+35% change
SA · Charles Sturt Council
Woodville Park, 5011
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,970
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.1%
Median age
36
Median income
$1,743/wk
Employment rate
63.1%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,320,000
Languages at home
35%non-English
Most common: Italian, Vietnamese, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Woodville Park is a practical smaller community in Charles Sturt Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Many residents were born overseas or speak a language other than English at home.
Open space is thinner than in many metro suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses and trains covering longer trips across the wider area. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Period homes and heritage streetscapes give the area a character that newer suburbs rarely match.
Desirability lands around average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with growth momentum, plus community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Woodville Park snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$470/wk
Houses $620 · Units $465
Population (ERP)
1,970
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.3%
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
#58
among Metro Adelaide · Growth area
Safety
76th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
60th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
49th
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
- 45.2/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 42% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2902nd in Australia
- State rank
- 291st in SA
- Peer rank
- #58 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #217 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 79%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $465
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $620
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $470
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 20
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,320,000
- Median price change
- +35.4%
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
1,970(June 2025)
+0.7% annual · +6.1% over 5 years · 60th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +6.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +13
- Change in 5 years
- +113
- Growth rank in SA
- 60th 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 (~2,150), extrapolated at +1.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,852
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,743
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 61 of 736
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,900
- Employment rate
- 63.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 519 / 120 / 35
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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 134
- Against the person
- 20
- Against property
- 114
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 68
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 93 residents
- State safety percentile
- 75.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 121
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -43.3%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental8
- Other Theft51
- Sct - Non Residence7
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury11
- Theft From Shop25
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 (10 schools)
- 1,004
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 49th
School list
- Whitefriars SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1076 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 34% · 603 students · Top SEA quarter 28% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Challa Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 982 · 38th percentile · LBOTE 68% · 251 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- The Grove Education CentreSpecial · Government · ICSEA 992 · 43th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 63 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Kilkenny Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1069 · 75th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 450 students · Top SEA quarter 35% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Woodville High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 973 · 34th percentile · LBOTE 49% · 1,170 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Woodville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1020 · 56th percentile · LBOTE 38% · 204 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- St Margaret Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1024 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 69% · 324 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Adelaide Secondary School of EnglishSecondary · Government · ICSEA 961 · 29th percentile · LBOTE 100% · 487 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Australian Islamic College AdelaideCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1016 · 54th percentile · LBOTE 96% · 589 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Ngutu CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 909 · 13th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 260 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 1.9 km awayView 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
Public transport
11 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 12 David Tce - West side
- Stop 13 David Tce - West side
- Stop 17 Port Rd - North East side
- Stop 18 Port Rd - North side
- Woodville Park Railway Station
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
86 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 1 cafes · 1 fast food · 1 places of worship · 31 swimming pools · 2 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 11 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 32 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 23/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.54
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.62
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Food & drink(3)
- Mio PiattoCafe
- Domino'sFast food
- Murugan IndiiRestaurant
Shopping(1)
- On the RunConvenience store
697 Port Road, Woodville Park
Community(1)
- Whitefrair Catholic SchoolSchool
45 Beaufort Street, Woodville Park
Sport & outdoors(32)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (31)
Transport(9)
8 bus stops · 1 train stations
Other(12)
- Auto MastersCar repair
- Car repair
Torrens Road
- Haggle CoFurniture
- Lindy Lodge MotelMotel
445 Torrens Road
- Parking (29)
- OTR Woodville Park David TerracePetrol station
81 David Terrace, Woodville Park
- Petrol station
David Terrace, Woodville Park
- Place of worship
- Post Box
- Shelter
- TelstraTelephone
- Waste Basket
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
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Place of worship
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Pregnancy Advisory Centre (0.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public 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)
- 62
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.5
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
- 27° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 49 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 95 mm · ~12 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· 27 proposals
August 2026
- Outbuilding (garage and domestic storage) to the rear of the existing dwelling135 OSBORNE AV WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Under Assessment
- Verandah to the rear of the dwellingLOT 5 DAVID TCE WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Under Assessment
July 2026
- Four, two storey group dwellings and removal of regulated tree (Willow Myrtle) with associated landscaping and carparking54 BELMORE TCE WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Under Assessment
- Garage and carport132 OSBORNE AV WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Under Assessment
- Canopy over existing drive-through, Internal fitout and new external signage725 -727 PORT RD WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition with partial demolition of the dwelling section at the rear, with a verandah and carport along the side66 WINDSOR AV WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Under Assessment
June 2026
- Carport forward of the existing dwelling18 GARTH ST WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division - one allotment into two33 RANELAGH ST WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
May 2026
- Outbuilding to the rear of the existing dwelling.21 GARTH ST WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling31 BALMORAL ST WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Under Assessment
- Replacement structure (carport) to side and verandah to rear of the existing dwelling127 OSBORNE AV WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to the rear of the existing dwelling, including an alfresco area, outbuilding, and swimming pool located to the rear of the proposed additions, and the demolition of the existing verandah74 WINDSOR AV WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Under Assessment
- Two storey detached dwelling61A DAVID TCE WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Under Assessment
April 2026
- Storage Shed134 OSBORNE AV WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
- Additions and alterations, including an alfresco area to the rear of the existing dwelling, an underground cellar, and a carport extension to the side of the existing dwelling.69 WINDSOR AV WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Under Assessment
- Removal of 2 Significant tree - Agonis flexuosa – Willow Myrtle651 PORT RD WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling57 WINDSOR AV WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
- New dwelling to rear and carport to existing residence33 RANELAGH ST WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Under Assessment
March 2026
- Ancillary accommodation and shed to the rear of the existing dwelling53 RUSSELL TCE WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
- Two storey residential flat building compromising two dwellings with associated carparking and landscaping and construction of paved common driveway96 HARVEY ST E WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011;LOT 1 HARVEY ST E WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Under Assessment
- 1.2m high picket fence to the front boundary.59 WINDSOR AV WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling33 RADSTOCK ST WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
February 2026
- Dwelling addition96 OSBORNE AV WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the side of the existing dwelling with Verandah at the front and rear34 BELMORE TCE WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Under Assessment
- Change in land use to bulky goods showroom and warehouse together with signage659 PORT RD WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Under Assessment
January 2026
- Change in land use for portion of the subject land, including 30 Ranelagh Street, 30A Ranelagh St and 32 Ranelagh St to educational facility for the creation of outdoor play space, maintenance shed and fencing30 RANELAGH ST WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011;30A RANELAGH ST WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011;32 RANELAGH ST WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011;41 -45 BEAUFORT ST WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011;49 -55 BEAUFORT ST WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 22014433 to amend the external colour scheme and finishes to the front dwelling only, including changes to the roof, gutters/fascia, windows and garage door, rendered/painted surfaces and face brick selection.34 MARLBOROUGH AV WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011;36 MARLBOROUGH AV WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Under Assessment
2025· 18 proposals
December 2025
- Change of land use from motor repair to light industry663 PORT RD WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
- Two, single storey detached dwellingsLOT 51 BROOKER CT WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
- Removal of one regulated Melia Azedarach (White Cedar) tree sited at the rear of the existing dwelling.105 DAVID TCE WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling10 BROOKER CT WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
November 2025
- We currently have a double garage with annexed garden shed made from brick and stone with a corrugated iron roof surrounded by an apron of concrete. This is located at the back corner of our block. We plan to demolish the structure and remove the concrete apron, then replace with an ordinary 'off-the-shelf' garden shed of a significantly reduce floor size.61 STANLEY ST WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
- Carport106 OSBORNE AV WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including proposed 2 metre wall extension on north-eastern boundary with a total height of 3.6 metres16 MARLBOROUGH AV WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation to the rear of the existing dwelling44 RUSSELL TCE WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
October 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)50 RANELAGH ST WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
- Replace existing Pool37 BEAUFORT ST WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
September 2025
- Shed located at the rear of the existing dwelling53 RUSSELL TCE WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
- Demolition of standalone single-storey redundant school building to allow for more play and outdoor space41 -45 BEAUFORT ST WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling4 PARK ST S WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
- Land Division 2 into 6 Community Title107 DAVID TCE WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011;109 DAVID TCE WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
August 2025
- Carport and verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling (replacement structures)UNIT 1 48 BEAUFORT ST WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
- Masonry fence sited to the front of the property67 HARVEY ST E WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
- Change in land use for western portion of building to consulting rooms61A DAVID TCE WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision Made
July 2025
- Boundary fencing consisting of 2.4m high post and rail fence between 28 and 30 Ranelagh Street, 2.7m high post and rail fence between 32 and 34 Ranelagh Street, and 2.4m high tubular fence to Ranelagh Street boundary28 RANELAGH ST WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011;30 RANELAGH ST WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011;30A RANELAGH ST WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011;32 RANELAGH ST WOODVILLE PARK SA 5011Decision 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
204 heritage places
- House26 Belmore Terrace WOODVILLE PARKContributory item
- House28 Belmore Terrace WOODVILLE PARKContributory item
- House29 Belmore Terrace WOODVILLE PARKContributory item
- House30 Belmore Terrace WOODVILLE PARKContributory item
- House21 Harvey Street East WOODVILLE PARKContributory item
- House23 Harvey Street East WOODVILLE PARKContributory item
- House25 Harvey Street East WOODVILLE PARKContributory item
- House29 Harvey Street East WOODVILLE PARKContributory item
- House34 Harvey Street East WOODVILLE PARKContributory item
- House36 Harvey Street East WOODVILLE PARKContributory item
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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
- Hindmarsh
- Member of Parliament
- Mark BUTLER (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,379
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 33.6%Labor 66.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.3 km away).
Coalition 27.9%Labor 72.0%
5.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +10.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Kilkenny (Hindmarsh)Labor 71.4% · Coalition 28.6% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- St ClairLabor 73.8% · Coalition 26.2% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Woodville SouthLabor 72.2% · Coalition 27.8% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Findon WestLabor 66.6% · Coalition 33.4% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
- Woodville Gardens (Hindmarsh)Labor 77.8% · Coalition 22.2% TPP (2025)2.1 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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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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