Woodforde at a glance
Median house
$1,590,000
+7.4% year on year
Median unit
$316,800
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,024
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Woodforde.
The postcode for Woodforde is 5072 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Woodforde is $1,590,000.
Woodforde (5072) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,590,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +7.4% over the past year, ahead of the South Australia average (5%).
Woodforde has roughly 1,024 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Woodforde 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Woodforde's population at 1,024, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,024
Median age
33
Family households
72%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,590,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $316,800, roughly 80% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+7.4%).
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $318,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +7.4%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,590,000
+7.4% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$640/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$595/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
$1,590,000
+7.4% annual growth
$316,800
1,024
Median age: 33
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.09% (median rent $640/wk against a $1,590,000 price tag). Units yield 9.77% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 33% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +7.4% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20262.09%
Based on $1,590,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20269.77%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+7.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202667%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +7.4%/yr
2021
$1.1M
5-year change
+43%
2026
$1.6M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
17
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Woodforde.
Local schools for Woodforde
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Norton Summit Primary School
Stradbroke School
Thorndon Park Primary School
© 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 Woodforde.
- What is the median house price in Woodforde?
- The median house price in Woodforde, SA 5072 is $1,590,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +7.4%.
- What is the Woodforde postcode?
- Woodforde is in the 5072 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- Where is Woodforde?
- Woodforde is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5072. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- What is the average rent in Woodforde?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $640, for units it's $595.
- What schools are in Woodforde?
- There are 20 schools serving Woodforde on this page, including Rostrevor College, Norton Summit Primary School, Stradbroke School.
- How walkable is Woodforde?
- Woodforde has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Woodforde?
- Woodforde is close to Teringie, Rostrevor, Montacute, Skye, Auldana.
- What is the population of Woodforde?
- The population of Woodforde is approximately 1,024 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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Sources cited
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