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South Australia · Postcode 5162
Woodcroft postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 22 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Woodcroft at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Woodcroft ranks: rents are among the top 10% in SA.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Woodcroft vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Woodcroft | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,664 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $350 +SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 42 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 5162 covers Woodcroft, an inland suburb of Adelaide about 22 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Adelaide - South region of South Australia. Local government services are provided by Onkaparinga.
According to the 2021 Census, Woodcroft has a population of 11,326 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,664, close to the SA average. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 110 (1.0% of residents).
Housing in Woodcroft includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 4,276 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Woodcroft scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Schools in Woodcroft include Woodcroft Primary School and Emmaus Catholic School.
Woodcroft is part of the Onkaparinga statistical area in South Australia.
Woodcroft details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5162 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 11,326 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,664/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $771/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 6.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1636/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,276 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 110 (1.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -35.118261 |
| Longitude | 138.5437358 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 22 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - South |
| Area (SA3) | Onkaparinga |
| Local Government | Onkaparinga |
| Federal Electorate | Kingston |
| State Electorate | Reynell |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,971 (17.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,464 (12.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,626 (23.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,071 (27.1%) |
| 65+ years | 2,192 (19.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,313 (11.6%) |
| Asthma | 1,127 (10.0%) |
| Diabetes | 738 (6.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 578 (5.1%) |
| Cancer | 387 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 273 (2.4%) |
| Dementia | 112 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 178 (4.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,419 (33.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,667 (39.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 976 (23.0%) |
Schools in Woodcroft
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Woodcroft. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.