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Woodforde SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Woodforde SA is 1,024 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woodforde is $928 per week ($48,256 per year). Median rent in Woodforde is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Woodforde has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Woodforde has a population density of 221.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Woodforde is China. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodforde is $2,167.

There were 10 recorded offences in Woodforde in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (3 offences).

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Woodforde Population

residents (Census 2021)

Woodforde Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$928/wk

$48,256 per year

#1827 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$430/wk

$1,863 per month

#1360 of 14,663

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Median Age

33years

5 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Woodforde Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.5% (558) Female 45.5% (466)

Population Density

221.2

people per km²

1,024 people · 4.6 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,536

Family income/wk

Woodforde 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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Woodforde Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

37.7% 93 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

62.3% 154 dwellings

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

Woodforde Country of Birth

Australia

81.1%

China

5.6%

England

5.4%

India

3.0%

Hong Kong

2.6%

Iran

1.5%

Germany

0.7%

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

Woodforde Religion

No Religion

51.3%

Catholic

28.8%

Not stated

4.1%

Anglican

3.5%

Buddhism

3.5%

Uniting Church

3.0%

Hinduism

3.0%

Eastern Orthodox

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Woodforde Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

83.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

4.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.0%

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

Woodforde Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

35.2%

Italian

17.6%

Other

12.0%

Cantonese

11.1%

IAL Punjabi

6.5%

Persian ED

6.5%

German

5.6%

IAL Sinhal

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Woodforde Employment

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Employed full-time

43.4% 347 people

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Employed part-time

23.2% 185 people

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Unemployed

4.0% 32 people

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Not in labour force

29.4% 235 people

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

Woodforde Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

43.5%

Postgraduate Degree

18.4%

Certificate III/IV

17.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.5%

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

Woodforde Occupation

Professionals

42.1%

Managers

16.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.9%

Clerical & Administrative

10.0%

Community & Personal Service

9.5%

Sales Workers

4.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.3%

Labourers

1.9%

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

Woodforde Field of Study

Management & Commerce

28.8%

Health

17.4%

Engineering

14.1%

Society & Culture

12.2%

Education

7.2%

Creative Arts

5.2%

Information Technology

4.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.7%

Architecture & Building

2.7%

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

Woodforde Dwelling Types

Separate house

93.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Woodforde Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.1%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

1.7%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.0%

$650-$799/wk

3.7%

$800-$999/wk

5.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.6%

$4,000+/wk

20.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Woodforde Marital Status

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Married

48.5% 411

↔️

Separated

2.4% 20

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Divorced

5.0% 42

🕊️

Widowed

2.1% 18

👤

Never married

42.0% 356

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Woodforde Ancestry

English

23.1%

Australian

18.0%

Other

11.2%

Chinese

10.4%

Italian

10.1%

German

6.7%

Irish

5.7%

Scottish

4.9%

Indian

3.7%

Greek

2.5%

Dutch

1.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Woodforde School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

34.6%

Primary — Government

24.3%

Secondary — Government

13.6%

Primary — Catholic

9.2%

Vocational Education

8.1%

Pre-school

5.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.2%

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

Woodforde Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.0% 59

✅

No need for assistance

97.0% 1,938

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

Woodforde Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.5% 171

—

Not a volunteer

79.5% 662

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Woodforde Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.5%

$300-$449/mo

2.8%

$800-$999/mo

7.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

19.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Woodforde How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.5%

Did not go to work

11.0%

Bus

7.5%

Car (passenger)

7.5%

Bicycle

1.2%

Walked only

0.8%

Other

0.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

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

Woodforde Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.4%

1 vehicle

33.1%

2 vehicles

49.7%

3 vehicles

10.6%

4+ vehicles

5.3%

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

Woodforde Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.7%

2 bedrooms

26.2%

3 bedrooms

31.4%

4 bedrooms

27.0%

5 bedrooms

8.7%

6+ bedrooms

0.8%

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

Woodforde Population Mobility

21.1%

moved in the last year

63.8%

moved in the last 5 years

5.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Woodforde Indigenous Population

2.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,960

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Woodforde Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Lung condition

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

Woodforde Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.8%

$1-$149/wk

7.2%

$150-$299/wk

4.8%

$300-$399/wk

0.9%

$400-$499/wk

2.1%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

7.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.7%

$3,500+/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Woodforde Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.6%

Couple — no children

27.3%

Couple — no children under 15

18.1%

One parent — children under 15

4.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Woodforde Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

1.1% 9

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.6% 5

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Previously served

2.3% 19

👤

Never served

96.1% 803

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Woodforde Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.0% 108

—

Did not provide

87.0% 722

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Woodforde Children Ever Born

No children

42.2%

1 child

14.2%

2 children

30.4%

3 children

8.9%

4 children

2.5%

5+ children

1.7%

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

Woodforde When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Woodforde Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.6%

5–14 hours

33.3%

15–29 hours

12.1%

30+ hours

8.7%

Did not do domestic work

22.2%

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

Woodforde Household Size

1 person

23.2%

2 persons

35.7%

3 persons

15.5%

4 persons

18.8%

5 persons

5.2%

6+ persons

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Woodforde Where Residents Moved From

Same address

784

Moved from SA

190

Moved from NSW

Moved from NT

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

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

Woodforde Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

94.5%

Step family — no other children

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Woodforde Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 10 total

Assault

Theft

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Other Against Person

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Woodforde Schools

schools nearby

government

1099

avg ICSEA score

3,423

total students

Saint Ignatius' College Catholic

Combined · R-12 · 1,421 students

1151

ICSEA

Stradbroke School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 694 students

1111

ICSEA

Norton Summit Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 57 students

1098

ICSEA

Thorndon Park Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 266 students

1069

ICSEA

Rostrevor College Catholic

Combined · R-12 · 985 students

1064

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Woodforde Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,190/wk

Median Rent $430/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.6%

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

If you earn X in Woodforde

Your weekly income

≈ $9,490/month

Median rent $430/wk

Left after rent $1,760/wk

Rent share 19.6%

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Woodforde vs State & National Average

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Pop: 516 Income: $846/wk Rent: $323/wk

Karoonda

Pop: 517 Income: $455/wk Rent: $170/wk

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Pop: 517 Income: $830/wk Rent: $265/wk

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Pop: 518 Income: $665/wk Rent: $230/wk

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Pop: 519 Income: $336/wk Rent: $90/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woodforde

What is the population of Woodforde SA?

The population of Woodforde SA is 1,024 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 221.2 people per km².Woodforde is ranked #3,937 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Woodforde?

The median personal income in Woodforde SA is $928 per week, or $48,256 per year.The median household income is $2,190 per week.Family income is $2,536 per week.Woodforde is ranked #1,827 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Woodforde?

Median rent in Woodforde SA is $430 per week ($1,863 per month).Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Woodforde ranks #1,360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Woodforde?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodforde SA is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Woodforde?

The median age in Woodforde SA is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Woodforde a good suburb to live in?

Woodforde is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,024.The median income is $928/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41638. All dollar figures in AUD.