SA · Charles Sturt Council
Woodville (SA), SA, 5011
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Woodville (SA) is a smaller suburban community in the Charles Sturt area, home to around 2,180 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 221 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-18%), roughly 101.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $550 (flats $430, houses $680), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 2,180
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,514
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 70 of 917
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 59.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 60 / 184 / 177
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
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $430
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $680
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 20
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 (2024–25)
- 221
- Against the person
- 47
- Against property
- 174
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 101.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 46 residents
- State safety percentile
- 85.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 121
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -18.5%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental30
- Other Theft42
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury18
- Theft From Motor Vehicle23
- Theft From Shop25
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 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 992
- The Grove Education CentreSpecial · ICSEA 992
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
16 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 222 Woodville Rd - East side
- Stop 223 Woodville Rd - East side
- Stop 23 Port Rd - North side
- Stop 28C Cheltenham Pde - East side
- Stop 29C Cheltenham Pde - East side
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
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Asphalt WorksHanson Road, Torrens Rd30 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
208 planning-related records
2026· 25 proposals
June 2026
- Variation of Development Application 25009364 (dwelling addition and associated swimming pool at the rear), comprising addition of roof attached to proposed addition and change of roof colour44 HUGHES ST N WOODVILLE SA 5011Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 24035614 to increase the hours of operation - Condition 4 to change from 7am to 10pm Monday to Thursday, 7am to 12 midnight Friday and Sunday and 7am to 12:30pm Saturdays.63 WOODVILLE RD WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
May 2026
- Proposed boundary wall to enclose the side of the existing carport and pergola, replacing the existing fence and panels.27 STANLEY ST WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
- Removal of three significant trees and two regulated trees on site11 RANELAGH ST WOODVILLE SA 5011Under Assessment
- Reroof existing dwelling from tiles to colorbond61 HUGHES ST N WOODVILLE SA 5011Under Assessment
April 2026
- Reroofing existing dwelling both framing and cladding replacement including full ceiling replacement to facilitate1 STANLEY ST WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling6 HARVEY ST W WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
- Outbuilding to the rear of the existing dwelling23 ABERFELDY AV WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division (1 allotment into 2) and retention of existing dwelling with associated shed and swimming pool15 THE GROVE WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
- Freestanding Non illuminate signage.80 -82 WOODVILLE RD WOODVILLE SA 5011Under Assessment
March 2026
- Verandah over existing balconyUNIT 4 731 PORT RD WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
- Swimming pool with associated safety fence (Future Lot 621 Lyle Court)15 THE GROVE WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage and shed) and 2m high fence on the side and rear boundaries.11 HARVEY ST W WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
- Upgrade to the advertising to the front facade and side wall53 WOODVILLE RD WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
February 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling located to the rear of existing dwelling fronting Lyle Court and combined boundary fence and retaining wall arrangement (up to 960mm high retaining wall with 1.8m high Colourbond fence on top = combined height of 2.8m).15 THE GROVE WOODVILLE SA 5011Under Assessment
January 2026
- Double storey group dwelling (lot 100)10 RANELAGH ST WOODVILLE SA 5011Under Assessment
- Double storey group dwelling (lot 101)10 RANELAGH ST WOODVILLE SA 5011Under Assessment
- Double storey group dwelling (lot 102)10 RANELAGH ST WOODVILLE SA 5011Under Assessment
- Double storey group dwelling (lot 103)10 RANELAGH ST WOODVILLE SA 5011Under Assessment
- Two storey detached dwelling73 LESLIE ST E WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)54 BOWER ST WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
- Garage to the rear of an existing dwelling and fence proposed to a height of 2.1 metres, with a new crossover.43 HUGHES ST N WOODVILLE SA 5011Under Assessment
- Proposed front fence height of 2.1 metres, with a proposed new crossover and a variation to Development Applications 21020850 and 21030604 for soft landscaping.50 BOWER ST WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
- Removal of Significant 'Agonis flexuosa' tree located in the front of the property.59 HUGHES ST N WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 25032342 - Addition of swim spa and addition to dwellling.16 YARINDA ST WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
2025· 15 proposals
December 2025
- Extension to the existing carport4 RADSTOCK ST WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
- Creation of two shop tenancies from one, internal floor plan modifications and relocation of waste management68 -68B WOODVILLE RD WOODVILLE SA 5011;70 WOODVILLE RD WOODVILLE SA 5011Under Assessment
November 2025
- Change of land use to a shop (restaurant) including an internal fit-out and external signage813 PORT RD WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
- Verandah to the rear of the existing unitUNIT 3 31 NORMAN ST WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
- outbuilding (garage)30 BEAUFORT ST WOODVILLE SA 5011Under Assessment
October 2025
- Partial demolition to the rear of this Representative Building with dwelling additions along the side and rear with replacement carport along the boundary with new roller door. Ancillary accommodation and shed to the rear.41 HUGHES ST N WOODVILLE SA 5011Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling.16 YARINDA ST WOODVILLE SA 5011Under Assessment
- Carport to side of existing dwelling3 ABERFELDY AV WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
- Verandah sited to the rear of the dwellingUNIT 9 35 PARK ST N WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
September 2025
- Demolition of the existing front fence25 STANLEY ST WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
August 2025
- Shed located at the rear of the existing dwelling18 THE GROVE WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
- Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a single storey detached dwelling47 HUGHES ST N WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
- Advertising for indoor recreation facility57 WOODVILLE RD WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
- Community land division one allotment into four, the removal of one significant tree and the construction of the common driveway and associated landscaping10 RANELAGH ST WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision Made
July 2025
- Outbuilding to the rear of the existing dwelling and alteration to the existing pool saftey barrier7 RADSTOCK ST WOODVILLE SA 5011Decision 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
57 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BavardeBar
76 Woodville Road
- Bench (3)
- Bicycle Parking (4)
- Stop 20 Port Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 21 Port Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 22 Port Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 221 Woodville Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 221 Woodville Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 222 Woodville Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 223 Woodville Road - East sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
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
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Pregnancy Advisory Centre21 Belmore TerracePublic Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
Heritage
200 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 41.2/100
- National rank
- 2976th in Australia
- State rank
- 306th in SA
- Peer rank
- #52 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #228 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime30
- Other Theftcrime42
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime18
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime23
- Theft From Shopcrime25
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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