SA · Alexandrina Council
Woodchester, 5255
Current weather
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Woodchester is a small locality in the Alexandrina area, home to around 253 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows reported crime totals of around 3 offences in 2023–24 (Jul–Jun), roughly 11.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $600, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 253
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,899
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 5 of 101
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,863
- Employment rate
- 65.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 10 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2023–24)
- 3
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 11.9
- State safety percentile
- 11.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 53
Most common offence types
- Sct - Residence2
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24; 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Callington Rd - North side (Woodchester CFS)
- Callington Rd - South side (Woodchester CFS)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
37 planning-related records
2026· 8 proposals
June 2026
- Land division - 1 Allotment into 2 and change of use of outbuildings to store on Allotment 111358 CALLINGTON RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Under Assessment
May 2026
- Ancillary Accommodation73 PHILLIPS RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Under Assessment
- Land Division (Boundary re-alignment 2 into 2 lots)114 HIGHLAND VALLEY RD HIGHLAND VALLEY SA 5255;379 BURNSIDE RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
April 2026
- Construction of a shed (agricultural building)LOT 12 DALVEEN RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
February 2026
- Construction of an agricultural building (machinery storage)169 PHILLIPS RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
January 2026
- Construction of an agricultural building (implement shed/ store)LOT 10 DALVEEN RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
- Land division Boundary Realignment - 2 into 2 Allotments2 DALVEEN RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255;LOT 1354 DALVEEN RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
- Land division - boundary realignment (8 into 8 allotments)173 DALVEEN RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255;LOT 1789 WELLINGTON RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
2025· 6 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of a detached single-storey dwelling19 HEINJUS RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of existing bedrooms 2 and 3 and construction of a new dwelling addition with associated building alterations, verandah and decking120 MEECHI RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling43 CROSS DR WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
November 2025
- Outbuilding1375 CALLINGTON RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
July 2025
- Construction of a detached dwelling with associated earthworksLOT 100 YEATES RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
January 2025
- Construction of a domestic shed (Art Studio)13 RODWELL RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals
October 2024
- Construction of tourist accommodation and an associated swimming pool.276 BROOK RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Under Assessment
- Tourist accommodation & extension to an existing Agricultural Building1834 CALLINGTON RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Under Assessment
September 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and an above-ground water tankLOT 12 MEECHI RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
August 2024
- Construction of a carport28 RODWELL RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
- construction of a domestic outbuilding9 HEINJUS RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
2023· 8 proposals
December 2023
- Single-storey detached dwelling.13 RODWELL RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural outbuildingLOT 12 MEECHI RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
October 2023
- Division of Land (2 into 4 lots)28 RODWELL RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
September 2023
- Replacement Building - New shed (outbuilding) to replace fire damaged shed on existing concrete slab.27 RODWELL RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Under Assessment
July 2023
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)1381 CALLINGTON RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
June 2023
- Construction of an outbuilding (shipping container)27 HEINJUS RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
April 2023
- Verandah27 HEINJUS RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
March 2023
- Construction of an Outbuilding (Shed) and Verandah21 CROSS DR WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
2022· 7 proposals
November 2022
- Outbuilding / Shelter Structure associated with Sports Club / Courts.LOT 101 CALLINGTON RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of a single-storey detached dwelling (transportable)28 RODWELL RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
- Carport / Garage.51 HASSAM RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
- Domestic Shed / Outbuilding.103 CROSS DR WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
July 2022
- Construction of an agricultural building - machinery shed267 BROOK RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
June 2022
- Construction of an outbuilding and demolition of the existing outbuilding1625 WELLINGTON RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
April 2022
- Construction of a Shed28 RODWELL RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals
September 2021
- Erection of colour bond shed 15100mm wide x 7625mm deep, 3600mm wall height, gable height 4204mm. colour woodland grey roof pitch 9 degrees.LOT 16 WHEAL ELLEN RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
August 2021
- Construction of an outbuilding1356 CALLINGTON RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
July 2021
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling with Garage and Front VerandahLOT 53 CROSS DR WOODCHESTER SA 5255Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 43.4/100
- National rank
- 2645th in Australia
- State rank
- 252nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #21 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #39 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Sct - Residencecrime2
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime1
- Ancillary Accommodationplanning73 PHILLIPS RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Lodged 27 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Carport / Garage.planning51 HASSAM RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Lodged 09 Nov 2022 · Decision Made
- Construction of a Shedplanning28 RODWELL RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Lodged 29 Apr 2022 · Decision Made
- Construction of a carportplanning28 RODWELL RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Lodged 01 Aug 2024 · Decision Made
- Construction of a detached dwelling with associated earthworksplanningLOT 100 YEATES RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Lodged 24 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
- Construction of a detached single-storey dwellingplanning19 HEINJUS RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Lodged 22 Dec 2025 · Under Assessment
- Construction of a domestic shed (Art Studio)planning13 RODWELL RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Lodged 29 Jan 2025 · Decision Made
- Construction of a shed (agricultural building)planningLOT 12 DALVEEN RD WOODCHESTER SA 5255Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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