Woodcroft, SA: suburb profile

The population of Woodcroft SA is 11,326 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woodcroft is $771 per week ($40,092 per year). Median rent in Woodcroft is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Woodcroft has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Woodcroft has a population density of 1,636 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Woodcroft is England. The most common religion is No religion (53.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Urdu. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodcroft is $1,517.

There were 100 recorded offences in Woodcroft in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (34 offences).

Population
11,326
Census 2021
Median income
$771/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Woodcroft vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Woodcroft is $771 a week, 2% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 331st of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $50 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 21.0% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWoodcroftTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$771/wk$759/wk +2%$766/wk
Household income$1,664/wk$1,494/wk +11%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$300/wk +17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,517/mo$1,534/mo −1%$1,733/mo
Median age4243 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.0%19.5% +1.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Woodcroft, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Woodcroft Population

11,326 residents at the 2021 Census.

Woodcroft Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$771/wk
$40,092 per year
Ranked 4,115 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Woodcroft Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,664/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 21.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Woodcroft against your income

About $7,211 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,314/wk
Rent share 21.0%

Woodcroft Schools

12
schools nearby
6
government
1020
avg ICSEA score
7,008
total students
Woodcroft College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,534 students
1071
ICSEA
Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale Independent
Primary · R-6 · 151 students
1068
ICSEA
Southern Vales Christian College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 503 students
1038
ICSEA
Prescott College Southern Independent
Combined · R-12 · 707 students
1036
ICSEA
Happy Valley Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 325 students
1033
ICSEA
Braeview School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 360 students
1032
ICSEA
Emmaus Catholic School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 373 students
1005
ICSEA
Woodcroft Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 454 students
1004
ICSEA
Reynella Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 430 students
1001
ICSEA
Reynella East College Government
Combined · U, R-12 · 1,938 students
988
ICSEA
Coorara Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 233 students
947
ICSEA
Southern Montessori School - Middle School Campus Independent
Combined

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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People in Woodcroft

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (5,445) Female 51.9% (5,886)

Population Density

1,636
people per km²
11,326 people · 6.9 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,020
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
8.9%
India
1.3%
Scotland
1.0%
South Africa
0.8%
New Zealand
0.8%
Philippines
0.6%
Pakistan
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Urdu
0.8%
Arabic
0.7%
Malayalam
0.6%
Mandarin
0.6%
Polish
0.6%
Punjabi
0.5%
Afrikaans
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
47.6%
Australian
40.1%
Scottish
9.1%
Irish
7.6%
German
6.9%
Italian
2.7%
Dutch
2.5%
Indian
1.8%
Polish
1.5%
Welsh
1.1%
Australian Aboriginal
1.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
53.7%
Catholic
12.6%
Anglican
9.7%
Uniting Church
5.4%
Not stated
3.9%
Christian (other)
3.0%
Lutheran
1.5%
Pentecostal
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
50.4% 4,718
Separated
3.0% 284
Divorced
9.3% 870
Widowed
5.7% 536
Never married
31.5% 2,947

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
39.2%
Couple: no children
26.2%
Couple: no children under 15
21.3%
One parent: children under 15
7.0%
One parent: no children under 15
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.7%
2 persons
33.6%
3 persons
16.3%
4 persons
17.9%
5 persons
6.2%
6+ persons
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Woodcroft

Housing Tenure

Of the 4,276 occupied private dwellings in Woodcroft at the 2021 Census, 15.0% were rented, 31.7% owned outright and 46.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
5.7% 243 dwellings
Owned outright
31.7% 1,356 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
46.6% 1,991 dwellings
Rented
15.0% 642 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.0% 43 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
92.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
7.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.2%
2 bedrooms
11.2%
3 bedrooms
49.4%
4 bedrooms
32.9%
5 bedrooms
4.6%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.4%
$300-$449/mo
3.3%
$450-$599/mo
3.0%
$600-$799/mo
4.0%
$800-$999/mo
5.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
22.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
28.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
5.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.2%
1 vehicle
33.5%
2 vehicles
39.3%
3 vehicles
14.1%
4+ vehicles
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Woodcroft

Employment

Employed full-time
37.4% 3,311 people
Employed part-time
24.7% 2,186 people
Unemployed
2.6% 231 people
Not in labour force
35.2% 3,115 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
23.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.1%
Community & Personal Service
16.1%
Clerical & Administrative
14.2%
Managers
11.9%
Labourers
5.8%
Sales Workers
5.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
6.2%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$650-$799/wk
7.4%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.6%
$4,000+/wk
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.6%
$1-$149/wk
4.7%
$150-$299/wk
6.6%
$300-$399/wk
4.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
9.7%
$800-$999/wk
11.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.0%
$3,500+/wk
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.9%
Did not go to work
14.0%
Car (passenger)
3.9%
Bus
2.3%
Other
0.6%
Walked only
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Truck
0.4%
Train
0.4%
Bicycle
0.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%
Tram/Light Rail
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
47.3%
Bachelor Degree
22.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.0%
Postgraduate Degree
4.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.1%
Certificate I/II
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.3%
Engineering
18.5%
Society & Culture
15.5%
Health
14.3%
Education
7.9%
Architecture & Building
6.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.2%
Information Technology
2.9%
Creative Arts
2.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.3%
Agriculture & Environment
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.2%
Secondary: Government
22.5%
Vocational Education
11.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
9.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
9.2%
Pre-school
7.6%
Primary: Catholic
6.2%
Secondary: Catholic
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.3%
Has need for assistance
6.3%
Need for assistance not stated
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,192
Asthma
489
Arthritis
448
Diabetes
383
Heart disease
318
Lung condition
271
Cancer
187
Stroke
146
Kidney disease
116
Dementia
42

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.4% 1,217
Did not provide
86.6% 7,876

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.0% 1,369
Not a volunteer
85.0% 7,746

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 5
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 11
Previously served
3.7% 342
Never served
96.1% 8,786

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.8%
1 child
11.5%
2 children
38.4%
3 children
16.1%
4 children
5.0%
5+ children
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
29
1951: 1960
155
1961: 1970
412
1971: 1980
285
1981: 1990
293
1991: 2000
205
2001: 2010
568
2011: 2015
225
2016
31
2017
46
2018
35
2019
36
2020
35
2021
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

8.6%
moved in the last year
28.9%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
10,000
Moved from SA
769
Moved: same area (SA2)
60
Moved from overseas
24
Moved from NSW
22
Moved from VIC
16
Moved from QLD
15
Moved from WA
11
Moved from NT
6
Moved from TAS
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.9%
5: 14 hours
31.5%
15: 29 hours
13.3%
30+ hours
8.2%
Did not do domestic work
23.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.6%
Step family: no other children
6.1%
Blended family: no other children
4.8%
Intact family: other children present
0.9%
Step family: other children present
0.3%
Other couple: children only
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Woodcroft Crime Statistics

100 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Assault
34
Theft
26
Property Damage
19
Break & Enter
11
Fraud
5
Other Against Person
4
Robbery
1

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Woodcroft

The closest suburb to Woodcroft is Reynella East, 2.6 km away.

Reynella East
2.6 km away · income $660/wk · rent $315/wk
Old Reynella
3.1 km away · income $707/wk · rent $330/wk
Onkaparinga Hills
3.4 km away · income $825/wk · rent $385/wk
Morphett Vale
3.8 km away · income $639/wk · rent $295/wk
Happy Valley (SA)
4.0 km away · income $773/wk · rent $360/wk
Reynella
4.1 km away · income $718/wk · rent $320/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Woodcroft

What is the population of Woodcroft SA?

The population of Woodcroft SA is 11,326 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,636 people per km². Woodcroft is ranked #507 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Woodcroft?

The median personal income in Woodcroft SA is $771 per week, or $40,092 per year. The median household income is $1,664 per week. Family income is $2,020 per week. Woodcroft is ranked #4,115 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Woodcroft?

Median rent in Woodcroft SA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 21.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Woodcroft ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Woodcroft?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodcroft SA is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Woodcroft?

The median age in Woodcroft SA is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Woodcroft a good suburb to live in?

Woodcroft is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 11,326. The median income is $771/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41637. All dollar figures in AUD.