Woodside
SA 5244 • Greater Adelaide
About Woodside
Woodside is a historic town in the Adelaide Hills, situated approximately 35 kilometres east of the Adelaide CBD within the Adelaide Hills District Council area. With a 2021 population of 2,701 spread across 57.4 square kilometres at an elevation of around 419 metres, the town serves as both a residential community and a local service hub for the surrounding Hills region. The area reflects strong European heritage — particularly English, Australian, and German ancestry — a legacy of 19th-century settlement patterns that shaped much of the Adelaide Hills, and maintains a largely Australian-born, long-established community character.
Woodside is home to Woodside Barracks, the base of the 3rd Brigade of the Australian Army, which has long been a defining feature of the town's identity and local economy. The main street offers a range of local shops, cafes, and community services, while the broader Adelaide Hills surroundings provide access to cellar doors, orchards, walking trails, and scenic countryside that draws visitors year-round. There is no direct train service to Woodside, and residents rely on a car for most daily needs, with the South Eastern Freeway providing the main connection to Adelaide. The suburb suits those seeking a semi-rural Hills lifestyle with a genuine community feel, set well apart from metropolitan Adelaide.
Woodside falls under postcode 5244 and is governed by Adelaide Hills Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kavel electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Adelaide Metro Hills bus services — Adelaide CBD (various stops) 60-80 min to Adelaide CBD
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ South Eastern Freeway (M1) is the main route to Adelaide; a car is essential for most residents
Basic errands can be done on foot in the town centre, but a car is needed for most shopping and services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Prescott Street
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Spring Head Road
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23 Moffat Street
Housing 2021 Census
5 state housing + 24 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 141
- 2. New Zealand 23
- 3. Germany 17
- 4. Netherlands 17
- 5. South Africa 14
- 6. Scotland 11
- 7. India 8
- 8. United States 7
- 9. Thailand 6
- 10. Vietnam 6
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)