Woodville South, SA 5011 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Woodville South is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5011, home to 3,464 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Charles Sturt local government area and roughly 8 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,464
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $1,787 /week
- Median personal income
- $862 /week
- Median family income
- $2,221 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Charles Sturt
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hindmarsh
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $340 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Woodville Primary School
- Our Lady Queen of Peace School
- Nazareth Catholic College Findon Primary Campus
- Nazareth Catholic College
- Seaton Park Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 21 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 10 train stops, 77 bus stops
- Stop 219 Woodville Rd - West side
- Albert Park Railway Station
- Stop 218 Findon Rd - East side
- Stop 28 West Lakes Blvd - East side
- Stop 219 Woodville Rd - East side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 15 cafés
- 20 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 30 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 1 supermarket
- 12 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 7.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 48.0% of the 1,660 resolvable premises in Woodville South. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 48.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 13.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 38.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,036 across postcode 5011 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 28% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 478 theft, 181 violent offences, 148 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Woodville South?
Woodville South (SA 5011) had 3,464 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Charles Sturt local government area.
What is the median rent in Woodville South?
The median advertised rent in Woodville South is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Woodville South?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Woodville South covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Woodville Primary School (0.5 km), Our Lady Queen of Peace School (0.7 km), Nazareth Catholic College Findon Primary Campus (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Woodville South?
Woodville South is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (48% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Woodville South?
Across postcode 5011, 1,036 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (478), violent (181), property damage (148). 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 Woodville South?
In Woodville South, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (7.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Woodville South?
87 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Woodville South centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 21 bus stops, 2 train 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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