Woodville West at a glance
Median house
$1,085,000
+9.6% year on year
Median unit
$274,320
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
3,854
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Woodville West.
The postcode for Woodville West is 5011 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Woodville West is $1,085,000.
Woodville West (5011) sits in the Charles Sturt region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,085,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +9.6% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Woodville West has roughly 3,854 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Woodville West scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Woodville West's population at 3,854, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,854
Median age
35
Family households
67%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,085,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $274,320, roughly 75% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+9.6%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $217,000. 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 +9.6%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,085,000
+9.6% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$700/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$512/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
$1,085,000
+9.6% annual growth
$274,320
3,854
Median age: 35
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.35% (median rent $700/wk against a $1,085,000 price tag). Units yield 9.71% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 36% 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 +9.6% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Sept 20263.35%
Based on $1,085,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Sept 20269.71%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Sept 2026+9.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Sept 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 +9.6%/yr
2021
$686K
5-year change
+58%
2026
$1.1M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
142
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.
34
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Woodville West.
Local schools for Woodville West
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Government School Catchment
Woodville Primary School
Hendon Primary School
Seaton 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 Woodville West.
- What is the median house price in Woodville West?
- The median house price in Woodville West, SA 5011 is $1,085,000. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +9.6%.
- What is the Woodville West postcode?
- Woodville West is in the 5011 postcode, in SA, in the City of Charles Sturt region.
- Where is Woodville West?
- Woodville West 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 West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $512.
- What schools are in Woodville West?
- There are 20 schools serving Woodville West on this page, including Our Lady Queen of Peace School, Woodville Primary School, Hendon Primary School.
- How walkable is Woodville West?
- Woodville West has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Woodville West?
- Woodville West is close to Albert Park, Woodville South, Woodville, Seaton North, St Clair.
- What is the population of Woodville West?
- The population of Woodville West is approximately 3,854 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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