Woodchester SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Woodchester, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Woodchester SA is 253 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woodchester is $760 per week ($39,520 per year). Median rent in Woodchester is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Woodchester has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Woodchester has a population density of 7.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Woodchester is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodchester is $1,863.

There were 2 recorded offences in Woodchester in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Woodchester Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Woodchester Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$760/wk
$39,520 per year
#4318 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
#6115 of 14,663
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Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,863/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Woodchester Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.4% (119) Female 52.6% (132)

Population Density

7.0
people per km²
253 people · 36.2 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,036
Family income/wk

Woodchester Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Woodchester Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
40.5% 32 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
59.5% 47 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Woodchester Country of Birth

Australia
93.8%
England
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Woodchester Religion

No Religion
57.2%
Not stated
10.3%
Anglican
8.6%
Lattr day Snts
7.0%
Uniting Church
5.8%
Lutheran
4.9%
Christian (other)
4.1%
Catholic
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Woodchester Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
24.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Woodchester Employment

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Employed full-time
38.7% 72 people
Employed part-time
30.1% 56 people
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Not in labour force
31.2% 58 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Woodchester Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
60.4%
Bachelor Degree
17.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.0%
Certificate I/II
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Woodchester Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
25.8%
Community & Personal Service
16.9%
Labourers
13.5%
Clerical & Administrative
12.4%
Professionals
12.4%
Managers
12.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.4%
Sales Workers
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Woodchester Field of Study

Engineering
27.7%
Management & Commerce
18.1%
Society & Culture
14.9%
Agriculture & Environment
10.6%
Architecture & Building
9.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.4%
Health
4.3%
Information Technology
4.3%
Education
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Woodchester Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Woodchester Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
8.1%
$650-$799/wk
3.5%
$800-$999/wk
4.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
22.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
14.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.8%
$4,000+/wk
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Woodchester Marital Status

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Married
50.2% 105
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Separated
4.8% 10
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Divorced
9.6% 20
🕊️
Widowed
5.3% 11
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Never married
30.1% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Woodchester Ancestry

Australian
34.8%
English
33.9%
German
9.9%
Scottish
7.3%
Irish
4.4%
Dutch
3.5%
Welsh
2.3%
Italian
1.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.2%
Other
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Woodchester School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
45.7%
Secondary — Government
26.1%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
10.9%
Vocational Education
10.9%
Pre-school
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Woodchester Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.5% 35
No need for assistance
92.5% 433

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Woodchester Volunteering

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Volunteer
30.6% 60
Not a volunteer
69.4% 136

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Woodchester Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
9.1%
$450-$599/mo
13.6%
$600-$799/mo
9.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Woodchester How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Did not go to work
13.4%
Car (passenger)
4.5%
Other
4.5%
Walked only
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Woodchester Car Ownership

1 vehicle
10.6%
2 vehicles
41.2%
3 vehicles
30.6%
4+ vehicles
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Woodchester Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.5%
2 bedrooms
11.2%
3 bedrooms
32.6%
4 bedrooms
44.9%
5 bedrooms
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Woodchester Population Mobility

5.6%
moved in the last year
31.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Woodchester Indigenous Population

0.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
479
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Woodchester Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
25
Asthma
10
Cancer
9
Arthritis
7
Lung condition
7
Diabetes
6
Stroke
5
Heart disease
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Woodchester Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.8%
$1-$149/wk
5.5%
$150-$299/wk
10.3%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.1%
$650-$799/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
17.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Woodchester Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
36.8%
Couple — no children
34.3%
Couple — no children under 15
20.6%
One parent — children under 15
4.4%
One parent — no children under 15
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Woodchester Military Service

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Previously served
2.1% 4
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Never served
97.9% 191

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Woodchester Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
21.8% 42
Did not provide
78.2% 151

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Woodchester Children Ever Born

No children
23.8%
1 child
17.9%
2 children
34.5%
3 children
15.5%
4 children
4.8%
5+ children
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Woodchester When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1971–1980
3
1981–1990
3
1991–2000
3
2001–2010
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Woodchester Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.1%
5–14 hours
28.4%
15–29 hours
16.5%
30+ hours
13.9%
Did not do domestic work
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Woodchester Household Size

1 person
20.2%
2 persons
34.0%
3 persons
18.1%
4 persons
19.1%
5 persons
4.3%
6+ persons
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Woodchester Where Residents Moved From

Same address
218
Moved from SA
13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Woodchester Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
90.0%
Step family — no other children
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Woodchester Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Assault
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Woodchester Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,899/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Woodchester

≈ $8,229/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,649/wk
Rent share 13.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Woodchester vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woodchester

What is the population of Woodchester SA?

The population of Woodchester SA is 253 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.0 people per km².Woodchester is ranked #6,393 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Woodchester?

The median personal income in Woodchester SA is $760 per week, or $39,520 per year.The median household income is $1,899 per week.Family income is $2,036 per week.Woodchester is ranked #4,318 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Woodchester?

Median rent in Woodchester SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 13.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Woodchester ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Woodchester?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodchester SA is $1,863. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Woodchester?

The median age in Woodchester SA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Woodchester a good suburb to live in?

Woodchester is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 253.The median income is $760/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41636. All dollar figures in AUD.