Woodville West
SA 5011 • Greater Adelaide
About Woodville West
Woodville West is an inner-western suburb of Adelaide located approximately 8 kilometres west of the CBD, within the City of Charles Sturt. Covering 1.2 square kilometres, it is a compact, established suburb with a population of 3,854 and a median age of 35. The suburb has notable Italian heritage — Italian ancestry is the third most common after English and Australian — reflecting the broader Woodville area's post-war migrant history, and median household income sits around $1,669 per week.
The suburb lies along the Port Road corridor, Adelaide's main western arterial, which provides quick bus access to the city and connects residents to nearby shopping precincts at Arndale (Westfield Marion direction) and Port Adelaide. Local parks, schools, and community facilities serve the predominantly working- and middle-class residential population. The area's proximity to major employers along Port Road and the Port Adelaide industrial precinct, combined with relatively affordable housing, makes it attractive to younger households and families, and the suburb retains a strong community character shaped by its multicultural heritage.
Woodville West falls under postcode 5011 and is governed by Charles Sturt Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cheltenham electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Adelaide Metro Route 115/116 (Port Road) — Adelaide CBD (King William Street) 20-30 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Well-served by Port Road buses; train access via Woodville or Pennington stations on the Outer Harbor/Grange line
Suburban street grid with bus access along Port Road; some daily errands walkable but car or bus typically needed for major shopping
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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45 Beaufort Street
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39 Leslie Street West
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11 Actil Avenue
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Evans Street
Housing 2021 Census
109 state housing + 36 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. India 256
- 2. England 100
- 3. Philippines 64
- 4. Italy 53
- 5. Vietnam 42
- 6. Croatia 32
- 7. China 29
- 8. Nepal 27
- 9. New Zealand 27
- 10. Bosnia & Herzegovina 25
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)