South Australia · Suburb Profile

Woodside SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Woodside SA is 2,701 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Woodside is $757 per week ($39,364 per year). Median rent in Woodside is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Woodside has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Woodside has a population density of 47.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Woodside is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodside is $1,627.

There were 7 recorded offences in Woodside in 2025-26, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Woodside Population

residents (Census 2021)

Median Income

$757/wk

$39,364/yr

Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387/mo

Median Age

45yrs

National: 38

Mortgage

$1,627/mo

Household size: —

Woodside Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Weekly Income

$757/wk

$39,364 per year

#4390 of 14,663

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Median Weekly Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Housing

$1,627/mo mortgage

Avg household size: —

Woodside Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (1,341) Female 50.4% (1,363)

Population Density

47.0

people per km²

2,701 people · 57.4 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$1,978

Family income/wk

Woodside 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)

Woodside Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.2% 357 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.8% 383 dwellings

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

Woodside Country of Birth

Australia

92.9%

England

5.2%

Germany

1.1%

Canada

0.4%

India

0.3%

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

Woodside Religion

No Religion

52.2%

Anglican

9.9%

Not stated

9.5%

Catholic

8.7%

Uniting Church

8.0%

Lutheran

7.2%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Baptist

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Woodside Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.2%

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

Woodside Languages Spoken at Home

Other

38.9%

Italian

27.8%

German

22.2%

Korean

11.1%

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

Woodside Employment

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Employed full-time

35.9% 748 people

⏰

Employed part-time

23.3% 485 people

🔍

Unemployed

1.9% 39 people

🏠

Not in labour force

38.9% 811 people

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

Woodside Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

36.9%

Bachelor Degree

27.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.1%

Postgraduate Degree

8.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.4%

Certificate I/II

3.7%

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

Woodside Occupation

Professionals

22.7%

Managers

19.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.5%

Community & Personal Service

13.5%

Clerical & Administrative

11.1%

Labourers

5.7%

Sales Workers

5.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.5%

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

Woodside Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.5%

Society & Culture

16.3%

Engineering

16.3%

Health

11.4%

Education

9.3%

Agriculture & Environment

6.2%

Architecture & Building

6.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.8%

Creative Arts

4.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.8%

Information Technology

1.4%

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

Woodside Dwelling Types

Separate house

92.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Woodside Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.0%

$1-$149/wk

0.4%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.2%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.2%

$4,000+/wk

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Woodside Marital Status

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Married

47.7% 1,096

↔️

Separated

2.7% 62

📋

Divorced

9.4% 217

🕊️

Widowed

7.1% 164

👤

Never married

33.0% 759

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Woodside Ancestry

English

33.8%

Australian

31.9%

German

10.3%

Scottish

8.6%

Irish

6.5%

Other

3.2%

Italian

2.0%

Dutch

1.6%

Polish

0.6%

Welsh

0.6%

Greek

0.5%

French

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Woodside School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.7%

Secondary — Government

16.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.0%

Vocational Education

11.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.2%

Pre-school

10.0%

Secondary — Catholic

2.9%

Primary — Catholic

1.1%

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

Woodside Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.0% 357

✅

No need for assistance

93.0% 4,755

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

Woodside Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

27.1% 584

—

Not a volunteer

72.9% 1,571

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Woodside Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.8%

$300-$449/mo

1.7%

$450-$599/mo

2.8%

$600-$799/mo

4.0%

$800-$999/mo

4.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

24.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Woodside How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.3%

Did not go to work

15.4%

Walked only

5.3%

Car (passenger)

3.6%

Bus

1.2%

Truck

1.0%

Other

0.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

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

Woodside Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.4%

1 vehicle

32.6%

2 vehicles

40.1%

3 vehicles

14.8%

4+ vehicles

11.1%

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

Woodside Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.3%

2 bedrooms

14.1%

3 bedrooms

50.9%

4 bedrooms

28.0%

5 bedrooms

4.1%

6+ bedrooms

0.7%

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

Woodside Population Mobility

13.5%

moved in the last year

36.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Woodside Indigenous Population

0.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

5,074

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Woodside Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

295

Arthritis

101

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Dementia

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Woodside Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

6.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

10.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Woodside Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.8%

Couple — no children

32.5%

Couple — no children under 15

19.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.5%

One parent — children under 15

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Woodside Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

2.8% 60

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.4% 8

🏅

Previously served

3.8% 80

👤

Never served

93.0% 1,970

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Woodside Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.0% 280

—

Did not provide

87.0% 1,878

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Woodside Children Ever Born

No children

32.8%

1 child

9.1%

2 children

34.4%

3 children

18.0%

4 children

5.3%

5+ children

0.3%

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

Woodside When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

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

Woodside Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.1%

5–14 hours

32.8%

15–29 hours

14.2%

30+ hours

10.6%

Did not do domestic work

20.2%

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

Woodside Household Size

1 person

25.6%

2 persons

38.3%

3 persons

13.7%

4 persons

13.7%

5 persons

6.7%

6+ persons

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Woodside Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,166

Moved from SA

192

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

Moved from QLD

Moved from WA

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

Woodside Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.9%

Step family — no other children

10.3%

Blended family — no other children

4.8%

Other couple — children only

1.6%

Intact family — other children present

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Woodside Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total

Theft

Fraud

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Woodside Schools

schools nearby

government

1036

avg ICSEA score

317

total students

Woodside Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 317 students

1036

ICSEA

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

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Woodside Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,483/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.6%

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

If you earn X in Woodside

Your weekly income

≈ $6,426/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $1,163/wk

Rent share 21.6%

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Woodside vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Glandore

Pop: 3,041 Income: $799/wk Rent: $290/wk

Glen Osmond

Pop: 2,154 Income: $927/wk Rent: $430/wk

Glenalta

Pop: 2,039 Income: $945/wk Rent: $380/wk

Glenelg (SA)

Pop: 3,440 Income: $915/wk Rent: $350/wk

Glenelg East

Pop: 3,855 Income: $976/wk Rent: $325/wk

Glenelg South

Pop: 2,184 Income: $889/wk Rent: $340/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woodside

What is the population of Woodside SA?

The population of Woodside SA is 2,701 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 47.0 people per km².Woodside is ranked #2,589 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Woodside?

The median personal income in Woodside SA is $757 per week, or $39,364 per year.The median household income is $1,483 per week.Family income is $1,978 per week.Woodside is ranked #4,390 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Woodside?

Median rent in Woodside SA is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 21.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Woodside ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Woodside?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Woodside SA is $1,627. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Woodside?

The median age in Woodside SA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Woodside a good suburb to live in?

Woodside is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 2,701.The median income is $757/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.6% 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: 41642. All dollar figures in AUD.