SA5011· Pop. 13,986Charles Sturt

WOODVILLE WEST

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$1,320,000

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

2.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

31.3%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.0%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WOODVILLE WEST shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from SA Gov · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$648/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+9.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

16.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.67%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+13.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+10.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

63 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020

$550k

2021

$703k

2022

$760k

2023

$983k

2024

$870k

2025

$1005k

2026

$1320k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

WOODVILLE WEST is a metropolitan SA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro SA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 2.5% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 31.3% — outperforming state average
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,729/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

34.0%

63.8% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.6%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

14%

78% apartments

Degree qualified

45.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

20.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

100 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.2%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

8.3 km

Middle ring

Days on market

37 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

68.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

97 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

10.5 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

6,813/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 5011

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Whitefriars School

Catholic · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1076

Woodville Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1020

🎓Secondary (1)

Woodville High School

Government · Yrs U, 7-12

ICSEA 973

⭐Special (1)

The Grove Education Centre

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 992

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

65/ 100

1.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1015ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

95/ 100

🚆 4 train🚌 41 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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