Woodville (SA)

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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new address points validated by Districts since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Woodville (SA) is approximately 2,303 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 123 individuals (5.6%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,180 individuals. The variation is derived from the resident population of 2,296, calculated by Districts using the latest ERP datasets published by the ABS (June 2025) plus an extra 51 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. This population level translates to a density ratio of 1,951 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average across national sites evaluated by Districts. The 5.6% expansion since the census for the suburb of Woodville (SA) sits within 1.9 percentage points of the state level (7.5%), showing competitive expansion characteristics. Growth in the local population was mostly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 87.0% of the total population gains in recent times.

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The suburb of Woodville (SA) has a highly qualified workforce, with a strong presence of essential service industries, a jobless rate of just 3.0%, and an annual employment growth rate of 6.7% estimated by Districts through aggregated statistical area data. In March 2026, 1,338 local residents were employed, and the jobless rate was 0.8% lower than the 3.8% recorded in Greater Adelaide, while workforce participation is standard at 69.3% compared to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide. Census records show a low 8.9% of residents worked from their homes, though this figures reflects potential impacts from Covid-19 restrictions.

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Data from the ATO for financial year 2023, compiled by Districts, reveals that the suburb of Woodville (SA) has income levels below the national average. The median income of taxpayers in the suburb of Woodville (SA) is $53,163, with an average income of $59,163, compared to Greater Adelaide averages of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $58,570 for median income and $65,180 for average income. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Woodville (SA) ranked modestly, sitting between the 36th and 38th percentiles. The largest income group consists of 32.0% of taxpayers earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (representing 736 residents), which matches the wider area where this group accounts for of the total. Housing affordability pressures are pronounced, with residents retaining of their income, which sits in the th percentile, while the SEIFA income index ranks the area in the th decile.

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Residential structures in the suburb of Woodville (SA) at the time of the latest Census consisted of 57.7% houses and 42.4% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached homes, units, and other types), compared to Adelaide metro where houses make up 75.2% and alternative dwellings represent 24.9%. Home ownership in the suburb of Woodville (SA) is slightly below the Adelaide metro average at 30.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (30.4%) or renting (39.5%). The median monthly home loan payment was $1,733, noticeably higher than the Adelaide metro average of $1,562, while the median weekly rental cost was $300, compared to $320 across Adelaide metro. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Woodville (SA) are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rent costs are considerably below the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 62.3% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 27.8%, couples without children at 23.3%, and single parent households at 9.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.7%, with single person households at 32.5% and group households making up 5.2%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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The proportion of residents with university qualifications in the suburb of Woodville (SA) (29.6% of those aged 15+) is slightly above the state average of 25.7%, indicating competitive educational outcomes. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 29.7% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (19.9%).

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Public transport networks include 15 active stops in the suburb of Woodville (SA), consisting of both train stations and bus stops. These transit points are serviced by 22 routes, offering a total of 1,928 passenger journeys weekly. Transit accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 190 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel at 80%, followed by train at 8% and bus at 6%. Car ownership averages 1.2 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average. A low 8.9% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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The suburb of Woodville (SA) experiences notable health challenges according to Districts indicators for death rates and the frequency of chronic conditions. Common health issues are prevalent, particularly among older residents, while the level of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 50% of the population (~1,160 people). This compares to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Woodville (SA) exhibits greater cultural diversity than most local markets, with 30.9% of the population born outside Australia and 30.9% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 52.4% of the population. The most notable difference is in the Other category, which accounts for 2.7% of residents compared to 1.8% in Greater Adelaide.

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With a median age of 42, the suburb of Woodville (SA) is slightly older than Greater Adelaide at 39 and is older than the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is well represented at 13.6% compared to Greater Adelaide, while children aged 5 - 14 represent a smaller cohort at 9.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 10.6% to 11.5%. In contrast, the cohort aged 85+ decreased from 5.0% to 4.0%. Demographic models project significant shifts in the age structure of the suburb of Woodville (SA) by 2041. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 75% (117 people), increasing from to .

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Woodville currently has an estimated 105 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 78 children aged 0-2 and 52 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 7% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 16% by 2041 (to approximately 122 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 178. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.