Woodville
SA 5011 · Charles Sturt
2,180 (2021) → 2,297 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Woodville is a moderate growth suburb in Charles Sturt, SA 5011, about 8km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.47M is more expensive than the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 96/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Woodville has an overall score of 83/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 31/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5011 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (5.28%), Italy (3.62%), Vietnam (2.89%), England (2.75%), Philippines (1.33%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (4.08%), Italian (4.04%), Greek (2.8%), Punjabi (2.75%), Arabic (1.7%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1045 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- The Grove Education CentreCombined · GovernmentICSEA 992
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sports College South Australia - St. Clair YMCA Recreation CentreSecondary · Independent · 0.4km
- Woodville High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.5kmICSEA 973
- Woodville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1020
- Whitefriars SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1076
- Ngutu CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 909
- Challa Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 982
- Our Lady Queen of Peace SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1043
- Woodville Gardens School Birth-6Primary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 983
- Kilkenny Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1069
- Nazareth Catholic College - Findon CampusPrimary · Catholic · 2.1km
- Pennington School R-6Primary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 934
- St Margaret Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1024
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
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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.
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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 · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Woodville
Is Woodville safe?
Woodville has a residential safety score of 31/100, 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 10,138 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Woodville?
In Woodville, the median house price is $1.47M. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Woodville from Adelaide CBD?
Woodville is about 8.1 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 24 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Woodville?
Woodville has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 992 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Woodville?
Woodville has a transport score of 96/100, including 2 train stations and 13 bus stops.