SA · Charles Sturt Council
Woodville South, SA, 5011
Current weather
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78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.7° / 11.7° today · 27.7 mm rain
Desirability index
#234 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Woodville South is a smaller suburban community in the Charles Sturt area, home to around 3,464 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 274 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 79.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $580 (flats $495, houses $630), 3 school and preschool sites in the area, 12 public transport stops within the suburb, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 3,464
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $1,787
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 74 of 1,381
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Employment rate
- 65.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 77 / 141 / 128
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)
- $495
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $630
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $580
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 40
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 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 274
- Against the person
- 62
- Against property
- 212
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 79.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 56 residents
- State safety percentile
- 79.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 121
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental47
- Other Theft91
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury33
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury15
- Theft From Motor Vehicle26
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
- 1,020
- Adelaide Miethke KindergartenCnr Oval & Cedar AvenuesPreschools
- Better Behaviour Centre Woodville (Positive Pathw)Evans StreetSupport Services
- Woodville Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1020
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
12 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 217 Findon Rd - East side
- Stop 218 Findon Rd - East side
- Stop 219 Woodville Rd - East side
- Stop 220 Woodville Rd - West side
- Stop 23 Port Rd - South West side
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.
293 planning-related records
2026· 36 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling addition to the rear of the existing dwelling20 CEDAR AV WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Under Assessment
- Torrens Title Land Division - one allotment into two6 HAYNES CR WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Under Assessment
- Food truck located adjacent to the northern end of the exisitng shopsSHOP 7 109 FINDON RD WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Under Assessment
- Demolition of existing rear lean-to, ialterations and additions to existing dwelling, carport and swimming pool with associated safety fence.11 GLEN ROWAN RD WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Under Assessment
- Two, single storey detached dwellings.33 GLEN ROWAN RD WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition to the side of the existing dwelling - External bathroom13 FINDON RD WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Under Assessment
May 2026
- Two, two storey detached dwellings49 FIFE ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Under Assessment
- Two, two storey detached dwellings8 LUCAS ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Under Assessment
- Development application17 TUNBRIDGE ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling31 FRASER ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Under Assessment
April 2026
- Change in land use for portion of the subject land to Shop (Food Truck)SHOP 7 109 FINDON RD WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of rear of dwelling and single storey dwelling addition and inground swimming pool with associated safety fencing17 GLENGARRY ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Under Assessment
- Verandah & deck to the rear of the existing dwelling.22 CEDAR AV WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division - one allotment into two36 TUNBRIDGE ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)45 GLENHUNTLEY ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division - one allotment into two26 TUNBRIDGE ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Decision Made
- Alterations, additions and verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling6A DAVIS ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Under Assessment
- Torrens Title Land Division - one allotment into two8 LUCAS ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Decision Made
- Change of use, Carport to Cafe outdoor Seating area, reinstate existing driveway, proposed picket fence and blinds69 FINDON RD WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Garage)12 ANGUS ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division - one allotment into five18 GLEN EIRA ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Decision Made
March 2026
- Addition to the side of the existing dwelling30 FIFE ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Decision Made
- Convert the Lyle Gilligan Room to an Umpires Changeroom for SANFL Seasons - Internal fitout41 -45 OVAL AV WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Decision Made
- Partial demolition and dwelling alterations to the rear of the existing dwelling.3 CEDAR AV WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Decision Made
- Carport extension to the rear of the existing carport on the side of the existing dwelling45 FIFE ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Decision Made
- Infill roof structure over the existing beer garden, incorporating operable louvres and retractable shade sails878 -882 PORT RD WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Under Assessment
February 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)52 OVAL AV WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Decision Made
- Removal of one significant tree syzygium smithii (Lilly Pilly)12 ANGUS ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Decision Made
- Carport to the side of the existing dwelling25 FINDON RD WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Decision Made
- Proposed metal fence with pillars facing the primary street.45 GLENGARRY ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Decision Made
- Shed, swimming pool with associated safety barrier and removal of two significant trees26 GLEN ROWAN RD WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Decision Made
- Building alterations (Repair and replace damaged ceiling/lighting of existing hotel verandah. Repainting of Verandah to match existing paint)878 -882 PORT RD WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Decision Made
- Variation to approved DA 25014898- boundary realignment31 GLEN LOSSIE ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Decision Made
January 2026
- Additions and alterations including verandah at the rear of the existing dwelling, ancillary accommodation (pool outhouse), outbuilding, partial demolition of the dwelling at the rear, swimming pool and associated safety features8 ATHLONE ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Under Assessment
- PatioUNIT 3 7 -11 FINDON RD WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Decision Made
- Domestic Carport45 GLENGARRY ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Decision Made
2025· 46 proposals
December 2025
- Verandah to the rear of unit 3UNIT 3 110 LEDGER RD WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Decision Made
- Change in land use to cafe and indoor recreation centre (skate park)840 PORT RD WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Under Assessment
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling25 GLEN LOSSIE ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Decision Made
November 2025
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling2A LAWRENCE AV WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Decision Made
2024· 45 proposals
45 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 52 proposals
52 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 53 proposals
53 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 56 proposals
56 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
48 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq (2)
- Bench (2)
- Bicycle Parking
- Stop 20 Port Road - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 21 Port Road - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 216 Findon Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 217 Findon Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 218 Findon Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 219 Woodville Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 219 Woodville Road - West 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
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital28 Woodville RoadPublic Hospital
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
Heritage
142 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- kindergartenkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
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
- 29.6/100
- Cohort rank
- #234 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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