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SA · Charles Sturt Council
Woodville South, 5011
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,968
Growth (1 yr)
+1.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+11.4%
Median age
37
Median income
$1,787/wk
Employment rate
65.4%
Languages at home
26.8%non-English
Most common: Italian, Greek, Punjabi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Café precinct
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Woodville South is a practical mid-sized suburb in Charles Sturt Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.
Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Open space is thinner than in many metro suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses help with longer trips.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. The built character feels historic and distinctive, with heritage detail visible throughout.
Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because safety, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment.
At a glance
Woodville South snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$580/wk
Houses $630 · Units $495
Population (ERP)
3,968
+1.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.4%
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
#44
among Metro Adelaide · Growth area
Safety
76th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
91st
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
51st
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
- 49.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 27% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2201st in Australia
- State rank
- 191st in SA
- Peer rank
- #44 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #143 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
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.
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 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
3,968(June 2025)
+1.8% annual · +11.4% over 5 years · 91th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.8%
- 5-year growth
- +11.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +71
- Change in 5 years
- +407
- Growth rank in SA
- 91th 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 (~4,400), extrapolated at +2.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 1,046 / 141 / 128
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)
- 274
- Against the person
- 62
- Against property
- 212
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 69.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 56 residents
- State safety percentile
- 76.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 121
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -8.4%
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
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
- Schools within 2 km
- 2 (2 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
- 1,009.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 51th
School list
- Woodville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1020 · 56th percentile · LBOTE 38% · 204 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Findon High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 978 · 37th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 467 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Whitefriars SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1076 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 34% · 603 students · Top SEA quarter 28% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Kilkenny Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1069 · 75th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 450 students · Top SEA quarter 35% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Our Lady Queen of Peace SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1043 · 66th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 278 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Seaton Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 999 · 46th percentile · LBOTE 65% · 149 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- The Grove Education CentreSpecial · Government · ICSEA 992 · 43th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 63 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Woodville High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 973 · 34th percentile · LBOTE 49% · 1,170 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Adelaide Miethke KindergartenCnr Oval & Cedar AvenuesPreschools
- Better Behaviour Centre Woodville (Positive Pathw)Evans StreetSupport Services
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · current · Updated
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
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
116 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
3 restaurants · 3 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 2 playgrounds · 2 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Decent local green space — 1 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 12 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 51/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.87
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.6
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.29
Food & drink(9)
- Meridian PatissierieBakery
- Fridm Panini Bar & CafeCafe
- Local BoyCafe
- Pulse CafeCafe
- Barnacle BillsFast food
- Woodville HotelPub
- Goo Goo ChickenRestaurant
- Miyao Sushi Korean and Japanese FoodRestaurant
- Woodville Bunmee Vietnamese Roll EateryRestaurant
Shopping(2)
- IGAConvenience store
Community(2)
- Kindergarten
- Woodville Primary SchoolSchool
Evans Street, Woodville South
Health & services(5)
- Abbot PathologyClinic
- Adelaide MRIClinic
- Dentist
- The Queen Elizabeth HospitalHospital
Woodville Road
- TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(7)
- Almond ReservePark
- Playground (2)
- Ledger OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Woodville Croquet ClubSports field
- Woodville OvalSports field
Transport(12)
12 bus stops
Other(24)
- Artwork
- Bbq (2)
- Bench (2)
- Bicycle Parking
- TyrerightCar repair
- Woodville Metropolitan Fire ServiceFire station
99 Findon Road
- Regal FloristFlorist
- Furniture
- Garden (4)
- Hairdresser
- Parking
Church Street
- Parking
Woodville Road, Woodville South
- Parking (40)
- Parking Entrance (3)
- Parking Space (6)
- Cash BustersPawnbroker
- Liberty BeverleyPetrol station
778 Port Road
- Petrol station
- Picnic Table (4)
- Woodville Post OfficePost office
- Shelter (2)
- Stadium (2)
- Tattoo
61 Findon Road
- 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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (0.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital28 Woodville RoadPublic Hospital
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)
- 133
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 33.5
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· 42 proposals
August 2026
- Alteration and adition to the rear of the exisiting dwelling.19 GLENAVON ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Under Assessment
- Two, Two Storey Detached Dwellings and removal of two Regulated trees (Eucalyptus accedens and Washingtonia robusta).42 GLEN EIRA ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Under Assessment
- Two, single storey detached dwelling29 GLENAVON ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Under Assessment
- Torrens Title Land Division - one allotment into two29 GLENAVON ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Under Assessment
July 2026
- Construction of new canopy and associated stormwater & concreting works.108 LEDGER RD WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Under Assessment
- Two storey detached dwelling (future lot 101)13 WHARFE ST WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Under Assessment
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 5011Decision Made
- Food truck located adjacent to the northern end of the existing shopsSHOP 7 109 FINDON RD WOODVILLE SOUTH SA 5011Under Assessment
- Partial demolition to the front and rear of the Representative Building, alterations 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
- Addition of shop in the form of a Food Truck located adjacent to the northern boundarySHOP 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 5011Decision Made
- 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
2025· 4 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
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
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Excavation WorksFindon Road, Port Rd12 Aug 2026 – 26 Aug 2026
- Excavation WorksPort Road, Findon Rd07 Aug 2026 – 21 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
142 heritage places
- House100 Ledger Road Cnr of Doon Street WOODVILLE SOUTHLocal heritage
- House2-4 Tenterden Street Rear WOODVILLE SOUTHLocal heritage
- Home Unit14 Cedar Avenue WOODVILLE SOUTHContributory item
- Home Unit14a Cedar Avenue WOODVILLE SOUTHContributory item
- House1 Angus Street WOODVILLE SOUTHContributory item
- House2 Angus Street WOODVILLE SOUTHContributory item
- House3 Angus Street WOODVILLE SOUTHContributory item
- House4 Angus Street WOODVILLE SOUTHContributory item
- House5 Angus Street WOODVILLE SOUTHContributory item
- House6 Angus Street WOODVILLE SOUTHContributory 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 1.8 km away).
Coalition 28.3%Labor 71.7%
5.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +8.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Woodville SouthLabor 72.2% · Coalition 27.8% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- FindonLabor 73.6% · Coalition 26.4% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Findon WestLabor 66.6% · Coalition 33.4% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Kilkenny (Hindmarsh)Labor 71.4% · Coalition 28.6% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- Woodville WestLabor 77.9% · Coalition 22.1% TPP (2025)1.6 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)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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