Woodville North (SA)

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Based on research by Districts on ABS demographic updates for the wider region and newly confirmed address records since the census, the community of the suburb of Woodville North contains approximately 2,758 residents as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 37 individuals (1.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the head count stood at 2,721. The updated figure is derived from a baseline of 2,738 residents calculated from the June 2025 ABS estimate of resident population, supplemented by 13 newly registered addresses post-census. The local density reaches 1,956 residents per square kilometer, exceeding the typical level observed across the country. The principal driver of this expansion was overseas arrival, which accounted for roughly 87.0% of the overall population growth in the recent timeframe.

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The local workforce is characterized by diverse industry representation and solid capabilities, featuring an unemployment rate of 4.7% and a job growth rate of 5.9% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,430, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.8% higher than the Greater Adelaide level of 3.8%. Labor force participation is highly consistent with the metropolitan benchmark of 66.6%. According to Census data, a modest 5.1% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions.

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According to the latest ATO tax data for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Woodville North recorded a median income of $45,578 and an average income of $50,722. These figures are below the national average and sit lower than the Greater Adelaide median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates stand at approximately $50,213 for the median and $55,880 for the average as of March 2026. Census data shows that personal, family, and household incomes all place between the 18th and 23rd percentiles across Australia. The weekly income bracket between $1,500 and $2,999 contains 31.8% of the community (877 individuals), matching the regional proportion in the same band. Housing cost pressures are pronounced, with only of household income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the st percentile.

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The housing stock in the suburb of Woodville North at the last Census consisted of 57.7% traditional houses and 42.3% medium-to-high density formats such as semi-detached homes and apartments, which contrasts with the Adelaide metropolitan split of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in the suburb trailed the metropolitan benchmark, standing at 23.9%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (32.3%) or occupied by tenants (43.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was lower than the metropolitan median at $1,513, while the median weekly rent was $300, compared to metropolitan figures of $1,562 and $320 respectively. On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Woodville North are notably below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national average of $375.

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Families make up 66.3% of the households in the suburb of Woodville North, consisting of couples with children at 29.4%, couples without children at 18.5%, and single parents at 16.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 33.7%, with single-person households at 29.5% and group households making up 4.7%. The median household size of 2.6 residents exceeds the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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The prevalence of formal qualifications among residents of the suburb of Woodville North is lower than regional averages, with 24.8% of individuals aged 15 and over holding a university qualification, compared to 30.4% nationwide. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 17.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 28.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding a certificate or diploma, including 8.0% with advanced diplomas and 20.3% holding certificates.

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Public transit options within the suburb of Woodville North include 11 active bus stops. These locations are serviced by 13 distinct routes, which combine to facilitate 1,204 passenger trips each week. Transport access is convenient, with residents living an average of 206 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburban nature of the area, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles accounting for 87% of commutes, followed by buses at 7%. Average car ownership is 1.3 vehicles per household. A low 5.1% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Analysis of mortality statistics and chronic illnesses shows that health outcomes for residents of the suburb of Woodville North are generally aligned with national averages, displaying standard rates of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is low, held by approximately 47% of the community, which equates to roughly 1,299 individuals. In comparison, Greater Adelaide records coverage of 52.7%, while the national average stands at 55.7%.

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The suburb of Woodville North features a high level of cultural diversity, with 47.9% of residents born outside Australia and 55.7% using a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 42.0% of the population. There is a distinct concentration of Buddhist residents, who make up 13.2% of the local population, compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4%.

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With a median age of 35, the population of the suburb of Woodville North is younger than both the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and the Australian average of 38. The 25 to 34 age bracket is highly represented at 18.6% of the population, while the 75 to 84 bracket is less common at 4.7%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 65 to 74 grew from 8.1% to 9.2%, while the cohort aged 45 to 54 declined from 13.0% to 12.0%. Looking toward 2041, demographic models point to a shifting age profile, with the 75 to 84 cohort projected to increase by 73% ( individuals) to reach from a base of .

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Woodville North currently has an estimated 159 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 92 children aged 0-2 and 62 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 5% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 13% by 2041 (to approximately 179 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 214. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally.