Woodville South, SA: suburb profile

The population of Woodville South SA is 3,464 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woodville South is $862 per week ($44,824 per year). Median rent in Woodville South is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Woodville South has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Woodville South has a population density of 2,360 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Woodville South is India. The most common religion is No religion (34.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodville South is $1,800.

There were 150 recorded offences in Woodville South in 2025-26, a rate of 43 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (90 offences).

Population
3,464
Census 2021
Median income
$862/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$340/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
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.

Woodville South vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Woodville South is $862 a week, 14% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 169th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $340 a week, $40 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 19.0% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 37, 6 years 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.
MeasureWoodville SouthTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$862/wk$759/wk +14%$766/wk
Household income$1,787/wk$1,494/wk +20%$1,637/wk
Rent$340/wk$300/wk +13%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,800/mo$1,534/mo +17%$1,733/mo
Median age3743 −6 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.0%19.5% −0.4 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 Woodville South, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Woodville South Population

3,464 residents at the 2021 Census.

Woodville South Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$862/wk
$44,824 per year
Ranked 2,603 of 14,663
Median Rent
$340/wk
$1,473 per month
Ranked 3,592 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,800/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Woodville South Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,787/wk
Median rent $340/wk
Rent to income 19.0%

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

Median rent in Woodville South against your income

About $7,744 a month
Median rent $340/wk
Left after rent $1,447/wk
Rent share 19.0%

Woodville South Schools

29
schools nearby
15
government
1014
avg ICSEA score
11,035
total students
Whitefriars School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 603 students
1076
ICSEA
Kilkenny Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 450 students
1069
ICSEA
Our Lady of La Vang School Catholic
Combined · U · 70 students
1066
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 223 students
1063
ICSEA
Allenby Gardens Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 392 students
1062
ICSEA
Kidman Park Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 485 students
1053
ICSEA
Nazareth Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · R-12 · 2,576 students
1049
ICSEA
Our Lady Queen of Peace School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 278 students
1043
ICSEA
Flinders Park Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 187 students
1037
ICSEA
St Margaret Mary's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 324 students
1024
ICSEA
Woodville Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 204 students
1020
ICSEA
Australian Islamic College Adelaide Independent
Combined · R-12 · 589 students
1016
ICSEA
Alberton Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 262 students
1002
ICSEA
Seaton Park Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 149 students
999
ICSEA
The Grove Education Centre Government
Combined · U · 63 students
992
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 29 schools.

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 Woodville South

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (1,711) Female 50.6% (1,754)

Population Density

2,360
people per km²
3,464 people · 1.5 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,221
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

India
5.6%
England
2.1%
Italy
2.0%
Vietnam
1.4%
Greece
1.1%
Philippines
1.1%
China
0.9%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
3.8%
Italian
3.6%
Punjabi
2.4%
Vietnamese
1.6%
Malayalam
1.2%
Mandarin
1.0%
Hindi
1.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian
27.3%
English
27.0%
Italian
15.0%
Irish
7.6%
Greek
7.1%
Scottish
6.8%
German
5.3%
Indian
4.6%
Chinese
2.3%
Polish
2.3%
Vietnamese
2.0%

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
34.8%
Catholic
29.5%
Eastern Orthodox
7.8%
Not stated
4.8%
Anglican
4.3%
Uniting Church
3.6%
Hinduism
2.6%
Other religions
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
45.7% 1,309
Separated
2.7% 77
Divorced
8.9% 254
Widowed
4.9% 141
Never married
37.8% 1,083

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.4%
Couple: no children
24.2%
Couple: no children under 15
17.7%
One parent: no children under 15
9.0%
One parent: children under 15
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
25.7%
2 persons
32.3%
3 persons
17.1%
4 persons
17.7%
5 persons
4.7%
6+ persons
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Woodville South

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,311 occupied private dwellings in Woodville South at the 2021 Census, 26.2% were rented, 30.8% owned outright and 40.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.5% 20 dwellings
Owned outright
30.8% 404 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
40.7% 533 dwellings
Rented
26.2% 344 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.5% 7 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
88.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
9.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.7%
2 bedrooms
20.2%
3 bedrooms
60.0%
4 bedrooms
16.2%
5 bedrooms
1.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.2%
$300-$449/mo
2.1%
$450-$599/mo
2.5%
$600-$799/mo
3.5%
$800-$999/mo
5.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.4%
1 vehicle
35.4%
2 vehicles
38.2%
3 vehicles
13.9%
4+ vehicles
6.2%

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

Work, income and education in Woodville South

Employment

Employed full-time
41.1% 1,084 people
Employed part-time
25.8% 682 people
Unemployed
3.1% 82 people
Not in labour force
30.0% 791 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
30.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.3%
Managers
13.3%
Clerical & Administrative
13.2%
Community & Personal Service
11.0%
Labourers
6.0%
Sales Workers
5.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
5.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
5.5%
$800-$999/wk
7.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.5%
$4,000+/wk
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.8%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
9.3%
$800-$999/wk
11.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.0%
$3,500+/wk
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.8%
Did not go to work
11.6%
Car (passenger)
4.7%
Bus
3.6%
Walked only
2.9%
Bicycle
1.5%
Truck
0.7%
Tram/Light Rail
0.7%
Train
0.7%
Other
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
68.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.0%

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
36.2%
Bachelor Degree
34.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.2%
Postgraduate Degree
8.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.3%
Certificate I/II
1.2%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
24.9%
Engineering
16.0%
Health
15.2%
Society & Culture
12.5%
Education
7.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.4%
Architecture & Building
5.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.7%
Creative Arts
3.6%
Information Technology
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
21.9%
Primary: Catholic
21.7%
Secondary: Catholic
21.5%
Pre-school
10.7%
Vocational Education
10.3%
Secondary: Government
8.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.2%

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
90.6%
Has need for assistance
5.6%
Need for assistance not stated
3.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
290
Asthma
115
Diabetes
96
Arthritis
83
Heart disease
68
Lung condition
47
Cancer
45
Kidney disease
24
Stroke
22
Dementia
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.3% 393
Did not provide
85.7% 2,347

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.4% 395
Not a volunteer
85.6% 2,343

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 9
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 7
Previously served
2.3% 63
Never served
97.1% 2,673

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
38.5%
1 child
13.7%
2 children
31.7%
3 children
12.1%
4 children
3.3%
5+ children
0.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
17
1951: 1960
64
1961: 1970
100
1971: 1980
51
1981: 1990
75
1991: 2000
65
2001: 2010
146
2011: 2015
109
2016
34
2017
36
2018
28
2019
53
2020
18
2021
5

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

Population Mobility

12.2%
moved in the last year
38.9%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,874
Moved from SA
297
Moved: same area (SA2)
34
Moved from overseas
21
Moved from VIC
17
Moved from NSW
12
Moved from QLD
5
Moved from WA
5
Moved from NT
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.0%
5: 14 hours
30.2%
15: 29 hours
12.0%
30+ hours
7.7%
Did not do domestic work
28.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
90.6%
Step family: no other children
6.9%
Blended family: no other children
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Woodville South Crime Statistics

150 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
90
Assault
22
Property Damage
18
Break & Enter
10
Fraud
7
Other Against Person
3

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 Woodville South

The closest suburb to Woodville South is Woodville Park, 1.1 km away.

Woodville Park
1.1 km away · income $847/wk · rent $320/wk
Woodville West
1.1 km away · income $845/wk · rent $330/wk
Findon
1.1 km away · income $721/wk · rent $310/wk
Beverley (SA)
1.2 km away · income $816/wk · rent $300/wk
Woodville (SA)
1.3 km away · income $750/wk · rent $300/wk
Kilkenny
1.8 km away · income $655/wk · rent $320/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Woodville South

What is the population of Woodville South SA?

The population of Woodville South SA is 3,464 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,360 people per km². Woodville South is ranked #2,147 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Woodville South?

The median personal income in Woodville South SA is $862 per week, or $44,824 per year. The median household income is $1,787 per week. Family income is $2,221 per week. Woodville South is ranked #2,603 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Woodville South?

Median rent in Woodville South SA is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Rent represents 19.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Woodville South ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Woodville South?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodville South SA is $1,800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Woodville South?

The median age in Woodville South SA is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Woodville South a good suburb to live in?

Woodville South is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 3,464. The median income is $862/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.0% 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: 41647. All dollar figures in AUD.