Woodville
With a crime rate of 101.4 per 1,000 residents, Woodville records one of the higher offence rates in greater Adelaide, yet the suburb sits at a SEIFA IRSAD decile 4 and draws a working population tilted toward healthcare and education. Household income lands at the 47.3rd percentile nationally, a middle-income position, while 41.7% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 11.6 percentage points above the national average. The combination of relatively educated residents on moderate incomes and elevated crime reflects a suburb in transition, with 39.1% renting and a population of 2,180 across just 1.18 km2.
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
34
Median house price data is not available for Woodville, but monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 26.4%, below the 30% stress threshold. Separate houses dominate at 57.7% of dwellings, with semi-detached at 21.6% and apartments at 20.8%, giving buyers a range of entry points. Three-bedroom homes are the most common at 36.9%, closely followed by two-bedroom at 36.1%, while 4-plus bedroom properties account for 20.9%. Owner-occupiers split almost evenly between outright owners (30.1%) and mortgage holders (30.7%), suggesting the suburb attracts both long-term holders and newer purchasers entering at accessible price points compared to inner-Adelaide benchmarks.
For Buyers
Median house price data is not available for Woodville, but monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 26.4%, below the 30% stress threshold. Separate houses dominate at 57.7% of dwellings, with semi-detached at 21.6% and apartments at 20.8%, giving buyers a range of entry points. Three-bedroom homes are the most common at 36.9%, closely followed by two-bedroom at 36.1%, while 4-plus bedroom properties account for 20.9%. Owner-occupiers split almost evenly between outright owners (30.1%) and mortgage holders (30.7%), suggesting the suburb attracts both long-term holders and newer purchasers entering at accessible price points compared to inner-Adelaide benchmarks.
For Investors
Renters make up 39.1% of Woodville households, giving landlords a substantial tenant base in a suburb where weekly rent averages $300, well below state medians. The rent-to-income ratio sits at 19.8%, meaning tenants are not under pressure, which supports stable tenancy rather than high churn. Vacancy at 7.6% is elevated and warrants attention before committing. Development activity is modest at 31 applications over 12 months, with recent approvals including land division and dwelling reroofing, suggesting gradual renewal rather than large-scale supply additions. The IER decile of 2 indicates limited economic resources in the local population, so rental demand is driven by affordability need rather than lifestyle choice, a structural rather than cyclical dynamic.
Development Activity
Total DAs
166
Last 12 Months
34
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+3.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 42 sits 2.0 years above the national figure, pointing toward an established, mid-to-older age profile. Overseas-born residents account for 30.9%, which is 9.3 percentage points above national, with English (581), Italian (347), Scottish (138) and Greek (135) among the top ancestries. University qualifications reach 41.7%, running 11.6 points above the national average, a notable credential level for a suburb at the 47.3rd income percentile. Average household size is 2.3, slightly below the national figure, and couples with children (595 families) outnumber couples without children (423). Volunteering at 13.4% and a residential stability rate of 77.4% suggest reasonably settled community ties despite the elevated renter share.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
57.7%
Houses
21.6%
Townhouse
20.8%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing mix is dominated by separate houses at 57.7%, with semi-detached at 21.6% and apartments at 20.8%, broadly typical of an inner-to-middle ring SA suburb rather than a high-density precinct. Tenure divides nearly equally across three groups: 30.1% own outright, 30.7% hold mortgages and 39.1% rent, the last figure higher than the national average and consistent with the SEIFA IRSD decile 3 disadvantage score. Two and three-bedroom homes together represent 73% of dwellings, signalling a family-and-couples market. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.4%, below stress levels. Weekly rent of $300 places the suburb well below typical Adelaide inner-ring benchmarks, making it accessible for lower-income renters who represent a significant share of demand.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$300
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
27.1%
Couples, no children
1,562
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employer at 21.4% of local workers (160 people), followed by Education at 12.2% (91) and Public Administration at 9.7% (72). Professional and technical services account for 8.2% and Construction 7.0%, a mix that leans on public-sector and service industries rather than private-sector growth. By occupation, Professionals lead (248), followed by Community/Personal service workers (161) and Clerical/Admin (150). Unemployment is 5.0%, slightly above typical metro averages, and the labour force participation rate of 60.1% is moderate, with 648 residents not in the labour force. The SEIFA IER decile of 2 signals below-average economic resources relative to other suburbs, a gap that exists despite the university qualification rate of 41.7% sitting 11.6 points above national.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.8%
Part-time
33.2%
Participation
60.1%
Employed
1,072
Occupations
Top Industries
University
41.7%
Postgraduate
10.0%
Born Overseas
30.9%
Dwellings
853
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high at 80.7% of commuters, compared to the national average where active and public transport play a larger role in inner-urban areas. Public transport accounts for 9.9% and walking or cycling 4.6%, reasonable for a suburb without recorded schools in the dataset. Crime at 101.4 incidents per 1,000 residents is a clear concern, flagged as a high-crime-rate identity signal, and sits well above typical Adelaide suburban norms. The IRSAD decile of 4 and IRSD decile of 3 both indicate below-average advantage and above-average disadvantage nationally, though rent-to-income at 19.8% keeps tenants below stress levels. Need for assistance reaches 10.9% (232 people), higher than lower-decile-disadvantage areas, reflecting the socioeconomic profile of the resident base.
Drive
80.7%
Public Transport
9.9%
Walk / Cycle
4.6%
Work from Home
N/A
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 has accessible housing costs with rent averaging $300 a week and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.4%, well below the stress threshold. However, the crime rate of 101.4 per 1,000 residents is elevated, and the SEIFA IRSAD decile of 4 places the suburb below the national median for advantage. It suits residents who prioritise affordability over low crime metrics.
What is the median house price in Woodville?
Median house price data is not available for Woodville in the current dataset. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, implying a mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.4%, below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent averages $300, which is below typical Adelaide inner-ring medians.
What schools are in Woodville?
No schools are recorded inside the 1.18 km2 Woodville boundary in this dataset, so families draw on institutions in neighbouring suburbs. Despite this, 41.7% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 11.6 percentage points above the national average, reflecting a relatively educated adult population.
Is Woodville safe?
Woodville's crime rate of 101.4 incidents per 1,000 residents is high and is flagged as the suburb's primary identity signal. With 221 total offences recorded across a population of 2,180, the rate is notably above typical suburban norms and is a material consideration for prospective residents.
Is Woodville good for property investment?
Woodville's 39.1% renter share provides a solid tenant base, and weekly rent of $300 keeps affordability accessible. However, the vacancy rate of 7.6% is elevated, and the IER decile of 2 reflects limited economic resources locally. Investors should weigh steady rental demand against the high crime rate and below-average SEIFA scores before committing.
How is Woodville's population changing?
Detailed population forecasts are not available in the brief, but the 77.4% residential stability rate suggests most owner-occupiers stay long term. The 22.6% annual turnover rate reflects renter mobility rather than population decline. The suburb holds 2,180 residents across 1.18 km2, giving a density of 1,854.8 per km2.
What languages are spoken in Woodville?
With 30.9% of residents born overseas, which is 9.3 percentage points above the national figure, Woodville has a genuinely international population. Italian (41 speakers), Punjabi (34), Greek (28), Hindi (16) and Arabic (14) are the most common non-English languages, reflecting Italian and South Asian migration streams alongside older European communities.
How much development is happening in Woodville?
There were 31 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, above the threshold indicating active development. Recent approvals include a Torrens Title land division creating 2 allotments and reroofing works on existing dwellings, suggesting incremental renewal rather than large new construction. The suburb's 1.18 km2 area limits large-scale development opportunities.
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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