Woodcroft, SA 5162 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Woodcroft is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5162, home to 11,326 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Onkaparinga local government area and roughly 21 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 11,326
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,664 /week
- Median personal income
- $771 /week
- Median family income
- $2,020 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Onkaparinga
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Kingston
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Emmaus Catholic School
- Woodcroft Primary School
- Woodcroft College Inc
- Prescott College Southern
- Reynella East College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops
- Stop 46B Investigator Dr - East side
- Stop 46B Investigator Dr - West side
- Stop 46C Investigator Dr - South East side
- Stop 46C Investigator Dr - North West side
- Stop 46A Investigator Dr - South West side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 2 restaurants
- 31 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 supermarket
- 14 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 437 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide Airport, 18.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 52.9% of the 4,642 resolvable premises in Woodcroft. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 43.4%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 52.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,747 across postcode 5162 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 489 theft, 482 property damage, 475 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Woodcroft?
Woodcroft (SA 5162) had 11,326 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Onkaparinga local government area.
What is the median rent in Woodcroft?
The median advertised rent in Woodcroft is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Woodcroft?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Woodcroft covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Emmaus Catholic School (1.1 km), Woodcroft Primary School (1.1 km), Woodcroft College Inc (2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Woodcroft?
Woodcroft is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (52.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Woodcroft?
Across postcode 5162, 1,747 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (489), property damage (482), violent (475). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Woodcroft?
In Woodcroft, mean daily temperatures range from 11.5°C to 21.6°C and annual rainfall is 437 mm measured at the Adelaide Airport weather station (18.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Woodcroft?
18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Woodcroft centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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