Woodville South at a glance
Walk score
58
Somewhat walkable
Population
3,464
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Woodville South.
The postcode for Woodville South is 5011 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Woodville South (5011) sits in the Charles Sturt region of South Australia.
Woodville South has roughly 3,464 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Woodville South scores 58/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Woodville South's population at 3,464, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,464
Median age
37
Family households
70%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$630/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$495/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
3,464
Median age: 37
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
238
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.
58
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Woodville South.
Local schools for Woodville South
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Government School Catchment
Woodville Primary School
Woodville High School
The Grove Education Centre
© 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 Woodville South.
- What is the Woodville South postcode?
- Woodville South is in the 5011 postcode, in SA, in the City of Charles Sturt region.
- Where is Woodville South?
- Woodville South is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5011. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Charles Sturt region.
- What is the average rent in Woodville South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $630, for units it's $495.
- What schools are in Woodville South?
- There are 20 schools serving Woodville South on this page, including Woodville Primary School, Woodville High School, Whitefriars School.
- How walkable is Woodville South?
- Woodville South has a Walk Score of 58 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Woodville South?
- Woodville South is close to Woodville, Woodville West, Woodville Park, St Clair, St Claire.
- What is the population of Woodville South?
- The population of Woodville South is approximately 3,464 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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