# Woodcroft

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: South Australia › Greater Adelaide › Onkaparinga › 5163, SA

Area: 14 km²

An aging population has become the defining feature of Woodcroft, where the typical resident is now 42. This community has grown since 2011, but the demographic shift is striking, with the proportion of seniors rising by 7.7 points. It is a predominantly residential area of detached family homes where more than half the residents now report having no religion. While the population is older, it remains a stable suburb with low rental rates and a high proportion of owner-occupiers.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. This trend is driven by a growing senior population, with those aged 65 and over now making up 19.6% of the community.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 11,552 | +4.3% since 2011 |
| Median age | 42 yrs | +13.5% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.0% | +50.6% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 19.6% | +64.9% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 17.3% | -20.2% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 10.2% | +18.3% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 27.2%, Young adults (25–44) 22.9%, Seniors (65+) 19.6%, Children (0–14) 17.3%, Youth (15–24) 13.0%

**Marital status** — Married 50.6%, Never married 31.4%, Divorced 9.2%, Widowed 5.7%, Separated 2.9%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, though 21.1% were born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with English accounting for 47.5% of the population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 21.1% | +5.3% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 76.8%, England 8.9%, India 1.3%, South Africa 0.8%, New Zealand 0.8%, Philippines 0.6%, China 0.5%, Italy 0.1%, Vietnam 0.1%, Nepal 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 47.5%, Australian 40.1%, Scottish 9.1%, Irish 7.6%, German 6.9%, Italian 2.7%, Dutch 2.5%, Indian 1.7%, Chinese 1.0%, Filipino 1.0%, Greek 0.8%, Vietnamese 0.1%

## Language

English is the primary language for 89.5% of the community, and the 8.6% who use another language at home is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Very few people, just 0.9%, speak little or no English.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 8.6% | +22.5% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.9% | -10.4% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 89.5%, Arabic 0.8%, Mandarin 0.6%, Punjabi 0.5%, Hindi 0.3%, Greek 0.3%, Tagalog 0.2%, Cantonese 0.2%, Italian 0.2%, Vietnamese 0.1%

## Religion

A majority of residents (54.0%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 21 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 54.0% | +65.9% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 54.0%, Christianity 38.3%, Not stated 4.0%, Islam 1.3%, Hinduism 1.0%, Other religions 0.9%, Buddhism 0.6%, Judaism 0.0%

## Education & Qualifications

While 52.7% of residents have completed Year 12, the 15.2% with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 52.7% | +19.6% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 15.2% | +50.7% since 2011 |
| Schools | 2 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.00 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 28 | — |
| School enrolments | 827 | — |
| Average school size | 414 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,004 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 52.7%, Year 11 20.8%, Year 10 16.8%, Year 9 or below 6.9%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 41.6%, Bachelor degree 19.7%, Advanced diploma / diploma 17.7%, Postgraduate degree 4.0%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.7%, Certificate I / II 2.6%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 19.1%, Engineering & related 18.5%, Society & culture 13.4%, Health 12.7%, Education 7.8%, Architecture & building 5.9%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.9%, Creative arts 2.6%, Information technology 2.3%, Natural & physical sciences 2.0%, Agriculture & environment 1.8%

## Income

Typical weekly household income is $1,672, which is a little above the South Australian figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 11 points since 2011 to reach 17.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $773 | +28.0% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,672 | +24.3% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,019 | +31.9% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 7.1% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 17.6% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 33.6%, $650–$1,499 27.9%, Under $650 15.0%, $3,000–$3,999 11.2%, $4,000 or more 6.4%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 42.0%, $650–$1,499 36.5%, $1,500–$2,999 16.8%, $3,000 or more 1.6%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 34.0% of residents. Arthritis and mental health are the most reported conditions.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 34.0% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 10.5% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.3% | +38.0% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 11.7%, Mental health 10.5%, Other condition 9.9%, Asthma 9.9%, Diabetes 6.5%, Heart disease 5.1%, Cancer 3.4%, Lung condition 2.4%, Stroke 1.3%, Dementia 1.0%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 61.5%, One condition 22.1%, Two conditions 7.5%, Three or more 4.5%

## Community Participation

Unpaid care is common in the area, with 13.2% of people providing such support. There is also a notably high proportion of former Defence Force members at 3.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 14.6% | -14.1% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 13.2% | +13.5% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 29.2% | -15.7% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.8% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 21.1% | -11.8% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations people in Woodcroft are noticeably younger than average, with a typical age of 19. Their unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 110 | — |
| First Nations median age | 19 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 36.7% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 6.7% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $756 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,178 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 10.0% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes here are larger than most, with 2.6 people per household. Couples with children make up the largest group at 59.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.6 | -7.1% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 13.3% | +14.3% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 23.5% | +29.2% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 59.7%, Couples without children 26.3%, One-parent families 13.3%, Other families 0.8%

**Household size** — 2 people 33.8%, 1 person 23.5%, 4 people 17.7%, 3 people 16.3%, 5 people 6.2%, 6 or more 2.3%

## Housing & Dwellings

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 88.8% of dwellings. Renting is much less common here than elsewhere, with only 14.8% of households renting.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $350 | +25.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,517 | +1.1% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -20.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 14.8% | +8.6% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 32.1% | +10.0% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 88.8% | -7.7% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 87.1% | -2.1% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 46.6%, Owned outright 32.1%, Rented 14.8%, Other tenure 5.6%, Not stated 0.9%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 88.8%, Townhouse / semi-detached 7.2%, Other dwelling 3.1%, Flat or apartment 0.9%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 48.8%, 4 bedrooms 32.9%, 2 bedrooms 11.0%, 5 or more 5.4%, 1 bedroom 1.2%, Studio / none 0.1%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 51.2%, $200–$349 34.2%, Under $200 10.3%, $550–$749 0.6%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 48.0%, $1,800–$2,999 25.2%, Under $1,000 18.4%, $3,000 or more 3.8%

## Transport & Vehicles

Most people rely on cars, as only 2.5% commute by public transport. Working from home has become more common, rising to 8.2% since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 4.1% | +34.6% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 8.2% | +239.9% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 2.5% | -39.8% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 2.94 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 591.1 | — |
| Public transport routes | 10 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 14 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 24 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 11,552 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 11,552 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 69.1%, Worked at home 8.2%, Car (passenger) 3.5%, Bus 2.0%, Walked 0.6%, Train 0.4%, Bicycle 0.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 39.2%, 1 vehicle 33.1%, 3 vehicles 14.3%, 4 or more 9.2%, No vehicle 4.1%

## Migration & Movement

The community is relatively stable, with only 28.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 28.0% | -6.2% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 6.4% | -46.1% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work (64.4%) compared to the national figure. The most common industries are health care and retail trade.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | -13.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 64.4% | -6.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 56.8% | -3.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 18.0%, Retail trade 12.5%, Construction 10.3%, Education & training 7.9%, Manufacturing 7.0%, Public administration & safety 6.6%, Accommodation & food 6.1%, Other services 4.8%, Professional & technical 4.6%, Finance & insurance 3.7%, Administrative & support 3.6%, Transport & warehousing 3.5%, Wholesale trade 2.8%, Electricity, gas & water 1.3%, Arts & recreation 1.2%, Rental & real estate 1.1%, Mining 1.0%, Media & telecommunications 0.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 16.7%, Clerical & administrative 16.3%, Professionals 16.3%, Community & personal service 13.7%, Managers 10.9%, Sales workers 10.6%, Labourers 8.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.2%

## Economy & Advantage

The area has a mid-range overall advantage score of 985, though residents generally have better access to money and resources than those in 70% of similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 5 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 7 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 7 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 4 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 985 | — |
| Population estimate | 11,743 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 1.0% | — |
| Businesses | 485 | — |

## Environment & Climate

Woodcroft sees an average annual rainfall of 605mm, which is far above the South Australian average of 143mm.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 605 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 21.2 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 11.7 | — |

## Walkability

The suburb is somewhat walkable, with 97.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 85.1% within 15 minutes of a school.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 5.9 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 6.5 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 81.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 62.9% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 92.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 85.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 97.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 66.7% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 7.3 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 60 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.1% | — |

## Schools serving Woodcroft

28 schools, 12,564 students, average ICSEA 1,014.

By sector: Government 17, Independent 7, Catholic 4

By type: Primary 21, Combined 5, Secondary 2

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Emmaus Catholic School | Catholic | Primary | 1.3 km | 373 |
| Woodcroft Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.4 km | 454 |
| Reynella East College | Government | Combined | 2.4 km | 1,938 |
| Prescott College Southern | Independent | Combined | 2.5 km | 707 |
| Woodcroft College | Independent | Combined | 2.5 km | 1,534 |
| Happy Valley Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.6 km | 325 |
| Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale | Independent | Primary | 3.0 km | 151 |
| Southern Vales Christian College - Morphett Vale Campus | Independent | Combined | 3.1 km | 503 |
| Reynella Primary School | Government | Primary | 3.1 km | 430 |
| Braeview School | Government | Primary | 3.4 km | 360 |

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