SA · Charles Sturt Council
Woodville West, SA, 5011
Current weather
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Desirability index
#236 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Woodville West is a smaller suburban community in the Charles Sturt area, home to around 3,854 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 142 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 36.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $648 (flats $512, houses $700), 7 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
- 3,854
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $1,669
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 91 of 1,625
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 65.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 106 / 268 / 186
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)
- $512.5
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $700
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $647.5
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 45
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)
- 142
- Against the person
- 17
- Against property
- 125
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 36.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 227 residents
- State safety percentile
- 52.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 121
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental28
- Other Theft42
- Sct - Residence10
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury13
- Theft From Motor Vehicle16
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
7 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 216 Findon Rd - West side
- Stop 218 Findon Rd - West side
- Stop 24 Port Rd - South side
- Stop 24 Trimmer Pde - North side
- Stop 25 Trimmer Pde - North 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.
281 planning-related records
2026· 24 proposals
June 2026
- Two Double Storey Group Dwellings49 PITMAN AV WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Under Assessment
- Two storey detached dwelling30 FINDON RD WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Under Assessment
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling17 NORTHCOTE LANE WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Under Assessment
- Torrens Title Land Division - one allotment into three108 MAY ST WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Under Assessment
- Three, two storey detached dwelling in terrace arrangements and removal of a Regulated tree Weeping Bottlebrush sited in the front of the site13 HOLDEN AV WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Under Assessment
- Installation of an inground fiberglass swimming pool. All associated permanent pool safety features to be installed by homeowner.20 PITMAN AV WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Decision Made
- Two, Two Storey Detached Dwellings13 GAWLER ST WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Under Assessment
May 2026
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling2 ROSEMARY ST WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Decision Made
- Three double storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement60 TRIMMER PDE WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Under Assessment
- Verandah to the side of the existing dwelling.5A VICTOR AV WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Under Assessment
April 2026
- Verandah to rear of existing dwelling4A JEAN ST WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Decision Made
- Three, two storey row dwellings in a terrace arrangement57 NICHOLLS TCE WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Under Assessment
March 2026
- Change of Building Class15 ROSEMARY ST WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, verandah and carport.26 SHIRLEY AV WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Under Assessment
- Removal of significant tree (Jacaranda) from the rear of the existing dwelling.20 PITMAN AV WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Decision Made
- Community Title land division one allotment into four41 VICTOR AV WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011;43 VICTOR AV WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Decision Made
- Carport to the front of the associated dwelling and a shed to the rear7A BERYL ST WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Decision Made
- Three, two-storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement108 MAY ST WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Under Assessment
- Verandah to the side of the existing dwelling5 PITMAN AV WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Decision Made
February 2026
- Two, single storey detached dwelling9 SMITH AV WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Under Assessment
- three single storey detached dwellings with associated earthwork, retaining and fencing, to be undertaken by the South Australian Housing Trust23 LACHLAN AV WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Decision Made
- Two single storey dwellings with associated fencing and landscaping9 GRAY ST WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Under Assessment
January 2026
- Conventional land division two into three allotments41 VICTOR AV WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011;43 VICTOR AV WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling17 SAGE CR WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Decision Made
2025· 47 proposals
December 2025
- Verandah forward of existing dwelling1B PITMAN AV WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Decision Made
- Two carports to either side of the existing dwelling32 ELIZABETH ST WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Decision Made
- Single-storey detached dwelling15 SAGE CR WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling, garage and alfresco14A GREEN RD WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed and verandah)6 LEVI ST WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Decision Made
November 2025
- Torrens Title Land Division - one allotment into three25 CARDIFF ST WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Decision Made
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling8 CLAIRE ST WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Decision Made
- Verandah and carport18 HOLDEN AV WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Decision Made
October 2025
- Swimming pool and associated safety fence11 NICHOLLS TCE WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling40 LEWIS CR WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Under Assessment
September 2025
- Two single-storey detached dwellings41 PATRICIA ST WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Under Assessment
- Outbuilding to the rear of the existing dwelling2 LEVI ST WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Under Assessment
- Land division- one allotment into two allotments9 GRAY ST WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Decision Made
- Construction of a carport (L 13.5m x W 6.5m x post height 2.7m) over the existing concrete driveway.17 PITMAN AV WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Decision Made
- Carport to the side of the existing dwelling44 FINDON RD WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division - one allotment into two4 CARDIFF ST WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Decision Made
2024· 46 proposals
46 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 46 proposals
46 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 50 proposals
50 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 67 proposals
67 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
16 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Brumby'sBakery
- Bicycle Parking
- Stop 216 Findon Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 217 Findon Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 218 Findon Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 24 Port Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 24 Trimmer Parade - North sideBus stop
- Stop 25 Trimmer Parade - North sideBus stop
- Stop 26 Trimmer Parade - North sideBus stop
- C CoffeeCafe
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)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
2 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · 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
- 29.0/100
- Cohort rank
- #236 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
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, verandah and carport.planning26 SHIRLEY AV WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
- Carport to the front of the associated dwelling and a shed to the rearplanning7A BERYL ST WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Carport to the side of the existing dwellingplanning44 FINDON RD WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Lodged 03 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
- Change of Building Classplanning15 ROSEMARY ST WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
- Community Title land division one allotment into fourplanning41 VICTOR AV WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011;43 VICTOR AV WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Construction of a carport (L 13.5m x W 6.5m x post height 2.7m) over the existing concrete driveway.planning17 PITMAN AV WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Lodged 08 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
- Conventional land division two into three allotmentsplanning41 VICTOR AV WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011;43 VICTOR AV WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Lodged 06 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
- Installation of an inground fiberglass swimming pool. All associated permanent pool safety features to be installed by homeowner.planning20 PITMAN AV WOODVILLE WEST SA 5011Lodged 03 Jun 2026 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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