Woodcroft
SA 5162 · Onkaparinga
11,326 (2021) → 11,436 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Woodcroft is a stable suburb in Onkaparinga, SA 5162, about 20km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $873K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 33/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Woodcroft has an overall score of 48/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5162 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (8.91%), India (1.3%), Scotland (0.99%), South Africa (0.85%), New Zealand (0.75%)
Top languages: Urdu (0.8%), Arabic (0.74%), Malayalam (0.63%), Mandarin (0.59%), Polish (0.57%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1017 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Emmaus Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1005
- Woodcroft Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1004
Nearby (within 10km)
- Reynella East CollegeCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 988
- Prescott College SouthernCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1036
- Woodcroft CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1071
- Southern Montessori School - Middle School CampusCombined · Independent · 2.1km
- Reynella Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1001
- Sunrise Christian School Morphett ValePrimary · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1068
- Happy Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1033
- Braeview SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1032
- Southern Vales Christian College - Morphett Vale CampusCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1038
- Pimpala Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 981
- FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful Engagement - The Cottage CampusSecondary · Catholic · 3.1km
- Reynella South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 969
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Woodcroft
Is Woodcroft safe?
Woodcroft has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 2,287 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Woodcroft?
In Woodcroft, the median house price is $873K. Median weekly house rent is $625.
How far is Woodcroft from Adelaide CBD?
Woodcroft is about 19.7 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 71 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Woodcroft?
Woodcroft has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1005 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Woodcroft?
Woodcroft has a transport score of 33/100 and 36 bus stops.