Woodville West
At 3,854 residents packed into 1.21 square kilometres, Woodville West carries a density of 3,198 people per km2 that places it well above typical suburban Adelaide. Healthcare dominates the local workforce at 23.5%, more than double the next-largest industry, which points to proximity to major health infrastructure. The median age of 35 sits 5 years below the national figure, and overseas-born residents at 30.7% run 9.1 percentage points above national, giving the suburb a working-age, multicultural profile. Weekly household income at $1,669 lands at the 58th percentile nationally, a modest but stable position for a suburb where 41.4% of households carry a mortgage.
Population
3,854
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,669/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
32
Median house price data is not available for Woodville West in the current period, but tenure signals tell the story clearly: 41.4% of households are paying a mortgage, compared to 22.6% who own outright and 36.0% who rent. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and mortgage-to-income sits at 24.0%, below the 30% stress threshold, so buyers who can get in are not being crushed by repayments relative to income. The dwelling stock leans toward separate houses at 69.7%, well above the national average for inner-ring suburbs, with semi-detached at 17.5% and apartments at only 12.2%. The three-bedroom house is the standard at 57.0% of all dwellings, and 4-plus bedroom homes account for 14.6%, suggesting family-sized housing with genuine living space at a price level that keeps repayments manageable.
For Buyers
Median house price data is not available for Woodville West in the current period, but tenure signals tell the story clearly: 41.4% of households are paying a mortgage, compared to 22.6% who own outright and 36.0% who rent. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and mortgage-to-income sits at 24.0%, below the 30% stress threshold, so buyers who can get in are not being crushed by repayments relative to income. The dwelling stock leans toward separate houses at 69.7%, well above the national average for inner-ring suburbs, with semi-detached at 17.5% and apartments at only 12.2%. The three-bedroom house is the standard at 57.0% of all dwellings, and 4-plus bedroom homes account for 14.6%, suggesting family-sized housing with genuine living space at a price level that keeps repayments manageable.
For Investors
With 36.0% of households renting, Woodville West offers landlords a solid tenant base above the SA state norm. Weekly rent of $330 provides an accessible entry price for tenants, keeping vacancy pressure lower than prestige markets. The current vacancy rate is 5.6%, slightly elevated, which suggests some softness in rental demand worth monitoring. Development activity ran at 29 applications in the past 12 months, including two-storey row dwellings and dwelling class conversions, signalling that the suburb is attracting new supply. Rent-to-income at 19.8% is below the 30% stress threshold, meaning tenants can afford the rent without strain, which supports stable tenancy and lower turnover. The 58th percentile household income nationally provides a sustainable rent-paying base.
Development Activity
Total DAs
226
Last 12 Months
32
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+6.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 35 is 5 years younger than the national figure, reflecting a workforce-age population that has not yet aged into retirement. Overseas-born residents at 30.7% run 9.1 points above the national average, and the top non-English languages include Punjabi (51 speakers), Greek (38) and Italian (35), with Hindi (31) and Malayalam (32) also present. Ancestry is led by English (1,045), followed by Italian (486), which points to a decades-old Southern European settlement layer alongside more recent South Asian arrivals. Average household size is 2.4, slightly below the national norm, and couples with children (1,285 families) outnumber couples without children (814), a family-oriented composition. Volunteering runs at 12.7% and only 6.0% of residents need daily assistance.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
69.7%
Houses
17.5%
Townhouse
12.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Separate houses dominate at 69.7% of dwellings, a proportion higher than many similarly dense suburbs, with semi-detached dwellings at 17.5% and apartments limited to 12.2%. The three-bedroom configuration accounts for 57.0% of all dwellings and 4-plus bedroom homes hold 14.6%, confirming that Woodville West is structured around family households rather than singles and couples. Tenure is balanced across three cohorts: 41.4% with mortgages, 36.0% renting and 22.6% owning outright. That outright ownership rate of 22.6% is lower than many established suburbs, suggesting the current generation of owners is still working through purchase debt. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,733 with a 24.0% mortgage-to-income ratio keeps the suburb well below financial stress thresholds compared to national benchmarks.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$330
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$845
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.6%
Unoccupied
91
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
27.3%
Couples, no children
2,986
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant industry at 23.5% of workers (346 people), a share more than double Education at 9.3% and nearly triple Public Admin at 8.2%. Professional/Tech employment at 8.0% and Construction at 7.5% round out the top five. By occupation, Professionals lead at 474 workers, followed by Clerical/Admin at 298 and Community/Personal service roles at 279, a mix consistent with a suburb feeding nearby hospital and government employment nodes. The full-time employment rate is 63.6%, with unemployment at 4.7%, sitting modestly above the national average. Labour force participation at 66.4% is in a normal range. SEIFA decile data is not available for this suburb, so relative disadvantage rankings cannot be stated directly, but the 58th percentile household income nationally points to a middle-income workforce economy.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.6%
Part-time
31.7%
Participation
66.4%
Employed
2,005
Occupations
Top Industries
University
39.0%
Postgraduate
9.7%
Born Overseas
30.7%
Dwellings
1,528
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high at 85.2% driving as a principal mode, above the national average, while public transport use at 5.7% and walking or cycling at 3.9% remain modest. Rent-to-income at 19.8% is comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, meaning renters here are not financially strained relative to most Australian suburbs. Crime data shows 142 total incidents with a rate of 36.8 per 1,000 residents; detailed category breakdown is not available for further comparison. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in the current dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring areas. Housing stress is absent by both measures: rent-to-income at 19.8% and mortgage-to-income at 24.0% both sit below the standard 30% stress threshold, which reflects the suburb's position at the 58th income percentile nationally.
Drive
85.2%
Public Transport
5.7%
Walk / Cycle
3.9%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
142
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
36.8
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Woodville West compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Woodville West a good suburb to live in?
Woodville West offers mid-tier affordability at the 58th income percentile nationally, with mortgage-to-income at 24.0% and rent-to-income at 19.8%, both below stress thresholds. The median age of 35 is 5 years below national, giving the suburb a working-age feel. The main trade-off is high car dependence at 85.2% and no recorded schools within the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Woodville West?
Median house price data is not available for the current period. However, the average monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733 and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 24.0%, indicating purchases are within reach for households earning around the 58th income percentile nationally. Weekly rent averages $330.
What schools are in Woodville West?
No schools are recorded inside the Woodville West boundary in the current dataset. Families access schools in neighbouring suburbs. Locally, 39.0% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 8.9 percentage points above the national figure, reflecting an educated resident base despite no on-suburb schools.
Is Woodville West safe?
Woodville West recorded 142 total crime incidents, giving a rate of 36.8 per 1,000 residents. A category-level breakdown is not available in this dataset for direct state comparison. Only 6.0% of residents (223 people) need daily assistance, suggesting a relatively self-sufficient population.
Is Woodville West good for property investment?
The 36.0% renter share and weekly rent of $330 provide a steady tenant pool. Rent-to-income at 19.8% keeps tenants able to pay without stress. The vacancy rate is 5.6%, slightly elevated, and 29 development applications in 12 months including new row dwellings signals continued developer activity and medium-density demand in this inner-Adelaide location.
How is Woodville West's population changing?
Specific population growth forecasts are not available in the current data. Residential stability is moderate, with 74.4% of residents remaining at the same address over the reference period and a turnover rate of 25.6%. The suburb's 1.21 km2 footprint and density of 3,198 per km2 limit land-release growth, so future population gains are likely through dwelling intensification.
What languages are spoken in Woodville West?
With 30.7% of residents born overseas, 9.1 points above the national average, Woodville West has a notably multicultural population. The most common non-English languages are Punjabi (51 speakers), Greek (38), Italian (35), Malayalam (32) and Hindi (31), reflecting both a Southern European legacy and a growing South Asian community.
How much development is happening in Woodville West?
There were 29 development applications lodged in the past 12 months. Examples include two-storey row dwellings in terrace arrangements and building class changes, indicating medium-density infill activity. For a suburb of 3,854 residents in 1.21 km2, this level of activity is consistent with Adelaide's inner-ring densification trend.
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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