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| Locality | Woodville |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Charles Sturt |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.87709 |
| Longitude | 138.53373 |
| Population | 2,915 |
| Density | 2409.1 /km² |
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 5011 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 8 km northwest |
Woodville is a locality in the City Of Charles Sturt local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,915. The locality covers an area of 1.2 km², giving a population density of about 2409.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 8 km northwest of Adelaide. Woodville is located at 34.8771°S, 138.5337°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5011.
Woodville is a place where the flat plains, baked gold under the relentless South Australian sun, meet the gentle embrace of the Port River estuary. It lies 8.1 km north-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 312°T), and is situated 12.6 km south-west of Parafield Gardens. The air here carries a dry, dusty scent, a testament to the agricultural hinterland that spills towards the coast, punctuated by stands of hardy gum trees that stand sentinel against the prevailing winds. The landscape is a study in muted tones – ochre soils, pale green scrub, and the endless, pale blue of the sky, all softened by a light that often takes on a hazy, diffused quality, particularly as the day begins to wane and the shadows lengthen. There's a quiet industriousness to Woodville, a sense of purpose in the way the streets are laid out, leading towards the water or out to the open country, a practical arrangement born of necessity rather than whim.
The history of Woodville is interwoven with the development of the wider region, its fortunes tied to the early agricultural expansion and the subsequent growth of port facilities. For decades, its economy was largely sustained by the produce of the surrounding farmlands, with grain and livestock being transported through the nearby waterways and, later, by road and rail. While the direct farming footprint has shifted, the legacy of that era is still evident in the layout of the older streets and the solid, unpretentious architecture that characterises many of its buildings. Woodville remains a vital link in the local transport network, its position facilitating the movement of goods and people, a continuity of purpose that has shaped its character over time, fostering a practical, resilient spirit amongst its inhabitants.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Woodville, South Australia. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Woodville, in the City Of Charles Sturt local government area.
Detailed location data for Woodville includes the postcode (5011), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Charles Sturt), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Woodville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |