Rural City of Murray Bridge
Woodchester
Woodchester at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
253
Median age 43
About
Welcome to Woodchester.
Woodchester (5255) sits in the Murray Bridge region of South Australia.
Woodchester has roughly 253 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
253
Median age: 43
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Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Woodchester's population at 253, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
253
Median age
43
Family households
78%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Woodchester scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
2
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Woodchester.
Local schools for Woodchester
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Government School Catchment
Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School
Macclesfield Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Tyndale Christian School Strathalbyn
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Woodchester.
- What is the Woodchester postcode?
- Woodchester is in the 5255 postcode, in SA, in the Rural City of Murray Bridge region.
- What is the average rent in Woodchester?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Woodchester?
- There are 3 schools serving Woodchester on this page, including Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School, Tyndale Christian School Strathalbyn, Macclesfield Primary School.
- How walkable is Woodchester?
- Woodchester has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Woodchester?
- Woodchester is close to Highland Valley, Gemmells, Strathalbyn, Bletchley, Hartley.
- What is the population of Woodchester?
- Woodchester has approximately 253 residents. The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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