Woodville South suburb profile
Woodville South is a charming suburb located in Adelaide's western region, offering a blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. Known for its tree-lined streets and welcoming community, Woodville South is popular among families and professionals. The suburb provides easy access to essential amenities, including schools, parks, and healthcare facilities, with the Queen Elizabeth Hospital nearby. Its proximity to major transport routes ensures seamless connectivity to Adelaide's CBD and surrounding areas. With a mix of character homes and modern developments, Woodville South continues to attract those seeking a balanced lifestyle in a friendly environment.
Woodville South property market performance
Current median dwelling price$747,700Past 3 months
Property growth+28.4%Past 12 months
Woodville South's property market has shown a strong performance over the past 12 months, particularly in the housing sector. House values have increased by 13.4%, with the median house price reaching $1.16 million. In contrast, the unit market has remained stagnant, with no change in median unit value and minimal sales activity.
Over the past three months, 13 houses were sold, while only one unit transaction occurred, indicating a stronger demand for houses. Houses are taking a median of 58 days on the market, reflecting a moderate pace in sales activity.
The rental market in Woodville South has seen a modest increase, with house rents rising by 5% over the last 12 months. However, unit rents have remained unchanged, suggesting stable demand in the rental sector for units.
| Houses | Units | |
|---|---|---|
Median price Past 3 months | $1.16M | N/A |
Change in value Past 12 months | 13.4% | N/A |
Sold Past 3 months | 13 | 1 |
Median days on market Past 12 months | 58 | N/A |
Average rent Past 12 months | $630 | $490 |
Change in rent Past 12 months | 5.0% | N/A |
5 year median price trend for houses and units
Woodville South demographics
Woodville South, located in the western suburbs of Adelaide, offers a balanced lifestyle with its blend of suburban tranquility and proximity to urban amenities. With a population of 3,464, the suburb is characterized by a median age of 37, indicating a mature community with a mix of families and professionals. The area is well-suited for families, as evidenced by the 47.4% of couple families with children, highlighting its family-friendly environment.
The housing landscape in Woodville South is diverse, with a significant portion of properties being owned outright (31.5%) or with a mortgage (41.6%). This suggests a stable community with a strong sense of homeownership. Meanwhile, 26.9% of the properties are rented, providing options for those seeking more flexible living arrangements. The median total household income of $1,787 per week reflects a comfortable standard of living, aligning with the suburb's appeal to middle-income families and professionals.
Woodville South's community is further enriched by its proximity to schools, parks, and shopping centers, making it an attractive location for those seeking convenience and a family-oriented lifestyle. The suburb's accessibility to public transport and major roads also enhances its appeal, offering residents easy connectivity to Adelaide's city center and surrounding areas. Overall, Woodville South presents a harmonious blend of suburban charm and urban convenience, making it a desirable place to call home.
Woodville South infrastructure, key developments and investment opportunities
Woodville South benefits from its proximity to key health and employment infrastructure, with the Queen Elizabeth Hospital precinct nearby undergoing staged upgrades that are expected to enhance healthcare services and support ongoing demand from medical staff and patients’ families. Improvements and intensification along the Port Road corridor, including mixed-use and commercial activity, are gradually strengthening local amenities and may underpin long-term price growth by improving access to shops, services, and jobs.[2][5]
Residents of Woodville South also gain from established parks, sporting facilities around the wider Woodville area, and convenient access to both the CBD and coastal suburbs via main arterial roads and public transport, which supports the suburb’s appeal to commuters and families.[1][3] There are no widely publicised large-scale new schools or transport projects announced specifically within Woodville South at this time, so near-term property market shifts are more likely to be driven by incremental amenity improvements and broader western suburbs growth trends rather than a single transformative development.[1][5]
Woodville South rental market trends
The rental market in Woodville South has experienced moderate growth, with house rents increasing by 5% over the past year to $630 per week, while unit rents have remained stable at $490 per week. This stability in unit rents, combined with the slight rise in house rents, suggests a balanced market, making Woodville South an attractive option for both renters and investors seeking steady returns.
Suburbs near Woodville South
Some popular suburbs near Woodville South include:
How does Woodville South compare to nearby suburbs?
- Median house prices: Woodville South’s median house price is 36.4% higher than Woodville’s.
- House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Woodville South have grown 12.2% higher than in Woodville North.
- Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Woodville South have grown 28.5% higher than in Woodville.
- Selling speed for houses: Properties in Woodville South are selling 1.7% faster than in St Clair.
- Investment considerations: In Woodville South, the rental yield for house is .0% lower than the Adelaide average, while the rental yield for units is 8.0% higher.
- House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Woodville South have grown 10.3% higher than the average rate of growth across Adelaide.
- Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Woodville South have grown 30.3% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Adelaide.

