Woodville
A compact inner-west Adelaide setting, Woodville contains 2,180 residents in 1.18 sq km, producing a density of 1,854.8 people per sq km. Its median age is 42, which is 2 years above the national figure, while 30.9% of residents were born overseas, 9.3 percentage points above national. University attainment is 41.7%, 11.6 points above national, yet household income sits at the 47.3 percentile. Compared with nearby Woodville South and Woodville North, Woodville's small footprint gives it a more concentrated housing and service pattern. A $300 weekly rent supports affordability for some households, but the 101.4 crimes per 1,000 residents is a clear safety consideration, so street-by-street checking matters.
Local council: Charles Sturt
Population
2,180
Median Age
42.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,514/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
27
Woodville suits buyers prioritising established housing variety over a single detached-house template. Without a current suburb-level median house price, the clearest cost anchors are $300 weekly rent and a $1,733 monthly mortgage figure. Separate houses account for 57.7%, while semi-detached homes are 21.6% and apartments 20.8%, giving more choice than a purely detached market. Two and three-bedroom homes dominate at 36.1% and 36.9%, which fits couples, small families and downsizers. Mortgage commitments equal 26.4% of household income, higher than the 19.8% rent-to-income figure but not flagged as mortgage stress. The 29.8% mortgage tenure is below the 37.9% renting share, so buyers compete with a substantial tenant base.
For Buyers
Woodville suits buyers prioritising established housing variety over a single detached-house template. Without a current suburb-level median house price, the clearest cost anchors are $300 weekly rent and a $1,733 monthly mortgage figure. Separate houses account for 57.7%, while semi-detached homes are 21.6% and apartments 20.8%, giving more choice than a purely detached market. Two and three-bedroom homes dominate at 36.1% and 36.9%, which fits couples, small families and downsizers. Mortgage commitments equal 26.4% of household income, higher than the 19.8% rent-to-income figure but not flagged as mortgage stress. The 29.8% mortgage tenure is below the 37.9% renting share, so buyers compete with a substantial tenant base.
For Investors
Woodville has a sizeable rental market, with 37.9% of households renting compared with 29.2% owning outright. The $300 weekly rent provides an accessible entry point for tenants, while rent growth of 39.6% can support investor interest if leasing costs and property condition are managed carefully. A 7.6% vacancy rate is higher than a tightly supplied market would be, so investors should allow for periods of competition between landlords. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, which may broaden tenant demand. There were 27 development applications over 12 months, with recent examples including a garage, roof works and a dwelling-related application. That activity indicates ongoing property renewal rather than a clearly established large-scale apartment pipeline.
Development Activity
Total DAs
170
Last 12 Months
27
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-20.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Woodville
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The Grove Education Centre
Demographics
Woodville's 2,180 residents have a median age of 42, 2 years above the national figure, and an average household size of 2.3 people, 0.2 below national. Overseas-born residents account for 30.9%, 9.3 percentage points above national, while university attainment reaches 41.7%, 11.6 points above national. English ancestry is recorded for 581 people, followed by Italian at 347 and Greek at 135, helping explain the suburb's strong multicultural connections. Christianity is the largest reported religion at 1,094 people, followed by no religion at 708 and Buddhism at 96. Italian, Punjabi and Greek are the most common listed non-English languages, with 41, 34 and 28 speakers respectively. This combination of older age and overseas migration supports demand for both family services and culturally responsive local businesses.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
57.7%
Houses
21.6%
Townhouse
20.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Woodville has a mixed housing profile rather than a single dominant dwelling type. Separate houses represent 57.7%, higher than semi-detached homes at 21.6% and apartments at 20.8%. Two-bedroom properties account for 36.1% and three-bedroom homes 36.9%, so this stock is more concentrated in practical medium-sized dwellings than in very large homes, with only 20.9% containing 4 or more bedrooms. Tenure is also divided: 29.2% own outright, 29.8% hold a mortgage and 37.9% rent, while 3.2% use another arrangement. Compared with nearby Woodville South and Woodville North, Woodville's 1.18 sq km footprint and 1,854.8 people per sq km indicate a particularly compact housing environment. The 7.6% vacancy rate may give renters more choice than in a tightly constrained market.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$300
Census 2021
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$750
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.6%
Unoccupied
70
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
43.2%
Couples with children
39.0%
Couples, no children
15.8%
Single parent
544
Total families
Economy & Employment
Woodville's employment base is led by healthcare at 21.4% of jobs, or 160 positions, ahead of education at 12.2% and 91 positions. Public administration contributes 9.7% and 72 positions, professional and technical work 8.2% and 61, and construction 7.0% and 52. The main occupations are professionals at 248 people, community and personal service workers at 161, clerical and administrative workers at 150, and managers and trades workers at 141 each. Labour force participation is 62.8%, with 1,180 people in the labour force, 663 employed full time and 409 part time; unemployment is 4.7%. Economic conditions are uneven: the IEO decile is 5, above the IER decile of 2, while IRSD is 3 and IRSAD is 4. That gap suggests education and occupational capacity is stronger than household financial resources, consistent with income at the 47.3 percentile.
Unemployment
4.7%
Labour Force
1,180
Unemployed
56
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.0%
Part-time
36.4%
Participation
62.8%
Employed
1,124
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
41.7%
Postgraduate
10.0%
Born Overseas
30.9%
Dwellings
853
Transport to Work
Woodville is practical for car-based travel, with 73.1% of commuters driving compared with 9.0% using public transport and 4.2% walking or cycling. Working from home accounts for 9.4%, so transport demand remains centred on daily travel outside the suburb. Woodville includes The Grove Education Centre, a government special education setting, giving families access to 1 local specialist school; enrolment zones and support eligibility should be checked for the exact address. Safety deserves careful attention because recorded crime totals 221 incidents, equal to 101.4 per 1,000 residents. Socioeconomic results are below the middle in several measures, with IRSAD at decile 4 and IRSD at decile 3, while IEO is higher at decile 5. This combination supports a livability focus on address-level street conditions, transport convenience and service access.
Drive
73.1%
Public Transport
9.0%
Walk / Cycle
4.2%
Work from Home
9.4%
Growth Outlook
Woodville is an established suburb with a forecast annual growth trend of 1.5%, above a flat trajectory, and overseas migration is the primary driver. Population change across the wider area runs at 25.8% over 10 years, indicating sustained momentum rather than a short post-pandemic dip. The shift profile is labelled "Declining young", with the young share down 2.5 percentage points, while the senior share is up 1.2 points and the working share up 2.0 points. Rent growth of 39.6% may increase investor attention and housing pressure. Gentrification signals are mixed but active: the forward score is 20 at the "Early signs" stage, while the shift profile records a score of 58 at "Active". These trends suggest gradual change because migration and rising rents are working alongside an ageing age structure.
Population trend: Charles Sturt council area
Woodville sits in the Charles Sturt council area. These are the council area's residents, not Woodville's.
Residents 2025
130,841
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.4%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.1%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
221
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
101.4
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Woodville compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Woodville a good suburb to live in?
Woodville can suit residents seeking a compact suburb with mixed housing, established services and access to inner-west Adelaide. It has 2,180 residents across 1.18 sq km, but the crime rate of 101.4 per 1,000 is a significant consideration. Inspect the exact street and compare transport needs before buying or renting.
What is the median house price in Woodville?
A current suburb-level median house price is unavailable. Useful affordability anchors are the $300 weekly rent benchmark and the $1,733 monthly mortgage figure. Buyers should compare recent sales by dwelling type, since 57.7% of homes are separate houses, while 20.8% are apartments and 21.6% are semi-detached.
What schools are in Woodville?
Woodville includes The Grove Education Centre, a government special education school. It is the 1 local school identified within the suburb. Families should confirm enrolment zones, transport arrangements and support services for the exact address, because specialist access can depend on eligibility and placement requirements.
Is Woodville safe?
Safety requires care. Woodville recorded 221 crime incidents, equivalent to 101.4 incidents per 1,000 residents. Prospective residents should inspect the street at different times, ask about building security and compare nearby addresses before committing, as conditions can vary within a compact 1.18 sq km suburb.
Is Woodville good for property investment?
Woodville has a substantial tenant base, with 37.9% renting, weekly rent of $300 and rent growth of 39.6%. However, the 7.6% vacancy rate may mean more leasing competition. Overseas migration supports demand, while 27 development applications in 12 months indicate ongoing property renewal. Returns still depend on the individual dwelling and street.
How is Woodville's population changing?
Woodville has 2,180 residents today. Population change across the wider area is 25.8% over 10 years, with a forecast trend of 1.5% annually driven primarily by overseas migration. The suburb is labelled "Declining young", with the young share down 2.5 percentage points and the senior share up 1.2 points.
What languages are spoken in Woodville?
Woodville has an overseas-born share of 30.9%, above the national figure by 9.3 percentage points. The most common listed languages are Italian with 41 speakers, Punjabi with 34, Greek with 28, Hindi with 16 and Arabic with 14. English and Italian ancestry are also prominent at 581 and 347 people.
What development is occurring in Woodville?
There were 27 development applications in the past 12 months. Recent examples include a garage beside an existing dwelling, roof works to a representative building and a retrospective roof replacement involving 1 dwelling. This points to continued alterations and property renewal, although it does not establish a large new housing pipeline.
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 education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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