Goodwood
SA 5034 · Unley
2,823 (2021) → 2,932 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Goodwood is a stable suburb in Unley, SA 5034, about 3km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.83M is more expensive than the SA average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Goodwood has an overall score of 92/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 41/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.46%), Greece (2.69%), India (2.13%), China (1.91%), New Zealand (1.1%)
Top languages: Greek (5.24%), Mandarin (2.13%), Italian (1.17%), German (1.1%), Hindi (0.85%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1078 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Goodwood Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1131
- St Thomas' SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1123
Nearby (within 10km)
- Annesley CollegePrimary · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1171
- Saint Spyridon CollegePrimary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1077
- Unley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1152
- Walford Anglican School for GirlsCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1170
- Aspect Treetop SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1065
- Sturt Street Community SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1109
- Cabra Dominican CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1061
- Westbourne Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1133
- Black Forest Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1113
- Pulteney Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1169
- Muirden Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1099
- Gilles Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1112
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Goodwood
Is Goodwood safe?
Goodwood has a residential safety score of 41/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,880 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Goodwood?
In Goodwood, the median house price is $1.83M. Median weekly house rent is $692.
How far is Goodwood from Adelaide CBD?
Goodwood is about 2.6 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 13 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Goodwood?
Goodwood has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1127 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Goodwood?
Goodwood has a transport score of 99/100, including 1 train station and 11 bus stops.