Woodville Gardens
More than half of Woodville Gardens residents were born overseas, 35.2 percentage points above the national average, making it one of Adelaide's most internationally diverse pockets at just 0.86 km2. That demographic shift coincides with a property market moving fast: the median house price jumped 18.7% in a single year to $825,000 by early 2026. Household income sits at the 21.1st percentile nationally, below most of metropolitan Adelaide, yet renters account for 55.5% of occupied dwellings and the suburb's unemployment rate of 10.7% runs well above the national level. The combination of rapid price growth and low incomes creates unusual tension between rising asset values and constrained local purchasing power.
Population
2,412
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,129/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
14
Median House
$825K
Median 1Q 2026
The median house price reached $825,000 in the first quarter of 2026, up from $695,000 a year earlier, an 18.7% gain that outpaces most SA benchmarks. Separate houses account for 52.2% of the stock, a reasonable proportion for a suburb with semi-detached dwellings making up another 33.0%. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 47.5%, with four-bedroom-plus at 17.4%, so family-sized housing is available. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,417, which at 29.0% of income sits close to the stress threshold, compared to suburbs where incomes are stronger relative to prices. With 20.2% of dwellings owned outright and only 24.4% under mortgage, most owner-occupiers who entered years ago are well-positioned, but new buyers face the sharpest price conditions the suburb has seen.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $825,000 in the first quarter of 2026, up from $695,000 a year earlier, an 18.7% gain that outpaces most SA benchmarks. Separate houses account for 52.2% of the stock, a reasonable proportion for a suburb with semi-detached dwellings making up another 33.0%. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 47.5%, with four-bedroom-plus at 17.4%, so family-sized housing is available. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,417, which at 29.0% of income sits close to the stress threshold, compared to suburbs where incomes are stronger relative to prices. With 20.2% of dwellings owned outright and only 24.4% under mortgage, most owner-occupiers who entered years ago are well-positioned, but new buyers face the sharpest price conditions the suburb has seen.
For Investors
A 55.5% renter share places Woodville Gardens well above the national average, indicating structural rental demand rather than a temporary shift. Weekly rent of $250 is low relative to the $825,000 median, implying a gross yield near 1.6%, below what many investors target. The vacancy rate of 6.0% signals some softness in the rental market, so absorption of new supply requires attention. Thirteen development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, a modest pace for the suburb's 0.86 km2 footprint, with activity focused on single dwellings and dual-occupancy projects. The 18.7% price rise year-on-year points to capital growth momentum, but investors relying on yield alone will find the numbers tight against current purchase prices.
Development Activity
Total DAs
102
Last 12 Months
14
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+16.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Woodville Gardens iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Woodville Gardens School Birth-6
U, R-6 · 478 students
Demographics
The median age of 34 sits 6 years below the national figure, reflecting a younger population anchored by working-age migrants. Overseas-born residents account for 56.8%, which is 35.2 percentage points above the national average, among the highest concentrations in South Australia. Vietnamese (505 residents) and Chinese (209) are the two largest identified ancestry groups, and non-English languages include Punjabi (69 speakers), Mandarin (32), Cantonese (23) and Hindi (23). University qualifications reach 37.2%, which is 7.1 points above the national rate, a relatively high figure given that household income sits at only the 21.1st percentile, suggesting many residents are qualified but working in lower-paid roles. Average household size of 2.6 is 0.1 above national, consistent with the multigenerational family structures common in migrant communities.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
52.2%
Houses
33.0%
Townhouse
14.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is heavily skewed toward renting: 55.5% of households rent compared to 24.4% under mortgage and 20.2% owning outright. This renter-majority profile reflects a mobile, largely migrant population rather than a deeply embedded owner-occupier base. The stock leans toward houses and semi-detached forms, with separate houses at 52.2%, semi-detached at 33.0% and apartments at 14.5%. Three-bedroom homes make up 47.5% of dwellings, making the suburb practical for families. Prices rose from $695,000 in the first quarter of 2025 to $825,000 in the first quarter of 2026, an 18.7% annual gain. Rent-to-income at 22.1% stays below the 30% stress threshold, and mortgage-to-income at 29.0% is close to but not above it, which is more stable than many fast-moving suburban markets.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,417
Rent / wk
$250
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$517
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.0%
Unoccupied
56
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
29.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
16.8%
Couples, no children
1,778
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant industry at 23.0% of employed residents, reflecting broader Adelaide patterns where health services employ a significant share of the workforce. Transport follows at 10.6%, Hospitality at 8.5%, Retail at 8.3% and Manufacturing at 8.1%. By occupation, Labourers (158) and Community/Personal service workers (156) lead, with Professionals third at 127, a lower-skilled occupational profile than the university qualification rate might suggest. Unemployment sits at 10.7%, noticeably higher than national benchmarks, and the participation rate of 49.6% is below average, meaning a large share of working-age residents are not actively seeking employment. Weekly household income of $1,129 places residents at the 21.1st percentile nationally, well below the median Australian household.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
53.5%
Part-time
35.8%
Participation
49.6%
Employed
881
Occupations
Top Industries
University
37.2%
Postgraduate
10.1%
Born Overseas
56.8%
Dwellings
864
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high, with 79.9% of residents commuting by private vehicle compared to 8.9% using public transport and 3.7% walking or cycling, which is broadly consistent with Adelaide's car-reliant suburban structure. Crime is recorded at 87.5 incidents per 1,000 residents, based on 211 total incidents across the population of 2,412. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on institutions in adjacent areas. The need-for-assistance rate of 9.2% (206 residents) is elevated compared to lower-disadvantage suburbs. Household income at the 21.1st percentile nationally signals limited discretionary spending capacity. Volunteering sits at 9.8%, below the levels seen in higher-income suburbs, and rent-to-income of 22.1% keeps housing costs manageable for most renters despite the low income base.
Drive
79.9%
Public Transport
8.9%
Walk / Cycle
3.7%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
211
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
87.5
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Woodville Gardens compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Woodville Gardens a good suburb to live in?
Woodville Gardens suits residents comfortable in a high-density, migrant-majority community. The median age of 34 is 6 years below national and 56.8% of residents were born overseas. Household income sits at the 21.1st percentile nationally, so services and amenities skew toward essentials. Crime runs at 87.5 incidents per 1,000 residents, and no schools are within the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Woodville Gardens?
The median house price reached $825,000 in the first quarter of 2026, up 18.7% from $695,000 a year earlier. Weekly rent averages $250 and monthly mortgage repayments run approximately $1,417, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.0%.
What schools are in Woodville Gardens?
No schools are recorded within the Woodville Gardens boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. Despite this, university qualifications among residents reach 37.2%, which is 7.1 percentage points above the national rate, reflecting the suburb's younger, educated migrant population.
Is Woodville Gardens safe?
Crime in Woodville Gardens is recorded at 87.5 incidents per 1,000 residents, based on 211 total incidents across a population of 2,412. No breakdown by crime category is available in this dataset. The need-for-assistance rate of 9.2%, covering 206 residents, is higher than in lower-disadvantage areas and may reflect the suburb's lower income base at the 21.1st household income percentile nationally.
Is Woodville Gardens good for property investment?
The 18.7% price rise in one year to $825,000 signals strong capital growth momentum. A 55.5% renter share is well above the national average, providing a large tenant pool. Weekly rent of $250 against the $825,000 median implies a gross yield near 1.6%, which is low. The 6.0% vacancy rate requires attention, and the suburb's 0.86 km2 limits future supply.
How is Woodville Gardens's population changing?
The suburb has a young population with a median age of 34, which is 6 years below the national figure. Overseas-born residents account for 56.8% of the population, 35.2 percentage points above national, indicating sustained migration inflow. Turnover runs at 21.1% annually, meaning the suburb attracts new arrivals while retaining 78.9% of existing residents year to year.
What languages are spoken in Woodville Gardens?
With 56.8% of residents born overseas, well above the national average, the suburb is linguistically diverse. Punjabi (69 speakers), Mandarin (32), Cantonese (23) and Hindi (23) are among the most commonly spoken non-English languages. Vietnamese and Chinese residents together account for over 700 ancestry-identified residents among the 2,412 population.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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