Woodville Park

SA 5011 • Greater Adelaide

1,852
Population (2021)
$44,044
Median Income
0.73 km²
Area
$320/wk
Median Rent
SuburbanAffordableWell-ConnectedMulticulturalInner-West

About Woodville Park

Woodville Park is a suburb in the inner-western suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia, approximately 8 kilometres from the city centre within the City of Charles Sturt. Covering 0.7 square kilometres with a population of around 1,852 at the 2021 census, it is a compact residential area bordered by Torrens Road to the north, Port Road to the south, and crossed by the Outer Harbor railway line. The suburb has a multicultural character typical of Adelaide's inner-western suburbs.

Woodville Park offers an affordable inner-suburban lifestyle with excellent public transport connections and proximity to Adelaide's CBD. The Outer Harbor railway line runs through the suburb, providing convenient train access. Residents enjoy a mix of older character homes and newer infill developments, with local shops along Torrens Road and Port Road. The suburb is close to major shopping at Arndale and Woodville, and attracts a diverse community of young professionals, families, and long-term residents who value the central location and good connectivity.

Woodville Park falls under postcode 5011 and is governed by Charles Sturt Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cheltenham electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5011
Urban Area
Charles Sturt - North-East
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.88°, 138.55°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
0.73 km²
Elevation
15m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Woodville Park Station
0.3 km
4 min
Kilkenny Station
0.8 km
10 min
Woodville Station
1 km
12 min

Bus Services

  • J1, J2 — Adelaide CBD / West Lakes 15-25 min
  • 118, 115 — Arndale / Port Adelaide 10-15 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
8 km
By Train
15-18 min (from Woodville Park Station)
By Bus
20-25 min
By Car (Peak)
20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
12 min

🛣️ Excellent train access with Woodville Park Station in the suburb. One of the best-connected inner-western suburbs.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Good access to train station, bus routes, and some local shops along main roads. Most daily errands are manageable on foot or by public transport.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,900
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4.6%

20 state housing + 11 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,735
Census 2021
1,852
6.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,552
Income 2021
$44,044
35.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,255
Born Overseas 537

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 74
  • 2. India 70
  • 3. Italy 60
  • 4. England 31
  • 5. China 21
  • 6. Philippines 20
  • 7. Greece 15
  • 8. Nepal 14
  • 9. Pakistan 13
  • 10. Cambodia 12

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 437
Australian 418
Italian 352
Scottish 147
Irish 140
Greek 108
Vietnamese 96
German 89
Chinese 65
Australian Aboriginal 48

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

759
Both parents born in Australia
835
Both parents born overseas
202
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.3%
No Religion
35.1%
Islam
4.3%
Buddhism
3.0%
Hinduism
3.0%
Sikhism
1.3%
Judaism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
106 (5.7%)
5-14 years
222 (12.0%)
15-19 years
115 (6.2%)
20-24 years
142 (7.7%)
25-34 years
302 (16.3%)
35-44 years
233 (12.6%)
45-54 years
265 (14.3%)
55-64 years
224 (12.1%)
65-74 years
151 (8.2%)
75-84 years
72 (3.9%)
85+ years
34 (1.8%)

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