Blakeview
Median age of 31 makes Blakeview 9 years younger than the national figure, and 97.3% of housing is separate houses, one of the highest detached-dwelling ratios in metropolitan Adelaide. Despite the young population, SEIFA education decile sits at just 2, meaning 80% of Australian suburbs have higher educational attainment. Population has surged 23% in 10 years, growing at 1.62% annually, nearly double the national rate, fuelled by balanced internal (+85/year) and overseas (+92/year) migration into affordable new-build estates.
Population
8,979
Median Age
31.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,706/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
55
Median House
$678K
Median 1Q 2026
At $677,500 median, Blakeview sits below Adelaide's overall median and offers large, modern homes: 51.4% have 3 bedrooms and 42.2% have 4+, reflecting the estate-housing character. Mortgage-to-income at 19.4% is extremely low, well below the 30% stress threshold, making it one of the most affordable purchase suburbs in metro Adelaide. Prices rose 3.8% in the past year alone. The 97.3% separate house share means almost no apartment stock, which suits families but limits downsizer options. First-home buyers benefit from the low entry point compared to established Adelaide suburbs priced above $900,000.
For Buyers
At $677,500 median, Blakeview sits below Adelaide's overall median and offers large, modern homes: 51.4% have 3 bedrooms and 42.2% have 4+, reflecting the estate-housing character. Mortgage-to-income at 19.4% is extremely low, well below the 30% stress threshold, making it one of the most affordable purchase suburbs in metro Adelaide. Prices rose 3.8% in the past year alone. The 97.3% separate house share means almost no apartment stock, which suits families but limits downsizer options. First-home buyers benefit from the low entry point compared to established Adelaide suburbs priced above $900,000.
For Investors
Renters occupy 32.0% of dwellings at $324/week, and the vacancy rate of 4.4% sits close to the metro average. With 53 development applications in 12 months, including new single-storey detached dwellings, the suburb continues to add supply. Population growth at 1.62% per year is strong, projecting 23,631 residents by 2031 from 21,288 today. Rent-to-income at 19.0% leaves room for rental increases without triggering tenant stress. Early gentrification signals (score 20) and net internal migration of +85/year suggest demand is building, though the 6.3% unemployment rate is above the national average.
Development Activity
Total DAs
418
Last 12 Months
55
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-3.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Blakeview iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Trinity College Blakeview
R-10 · 635 students
Blakes Crossing Christian College
R-12 · 712 students
Blakeview Primary School
U, R-6 · 542 students
Craigmore High School
U, 7-12 · 1245 students
Demographics
At 31 years median age, Blakeview's resident base is 9 years younger than the national median, the widest gap among suburbs in this size bracket in Adelaide. University attainment at 21.2% is 8.9 points below the national rate, landing the education SEIFA decile at 2. English ancestry dominates at 4,066 residents, followed by Scottish (784) and Irish (632). The top non-English languages (Nepali 41, Punjabi 38, Malayalam 32) reflect South Asian migration into new estates. Residential turnover at 23.6% is higher than the national average, consistent with a newer suburb where households are still settling.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.3%
Houses
2.5%
Townhouse
0.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Mortgage holders make up 51.0% of households, well above the national rate of around 35%, because most residents are recent buyers in new estates. Outright owners at 17.1% are well below the national average, reflecting the suburb's youth. The housing stock is 97.3% separate houses with negligible apartments (0.2%). Prices moved from $653,000 to $677,500 in the past year, a 3.8% gain. With 4+ bedroom homes at 42.2% and 3-bedroom at 51.4%, the housing mix clearly targets families. Rent-to-income at 19.0% and mortgage-to-income at 19.4% are both comfortably below stress levels.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,434
Rent / wk
$324
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$855
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.4%
Unoccupied
147
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
20.9%
Couples, no children
7,570
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates employment at 24.8%, one of the highest shares nationally and roughly double the national average for the sector. Public administration (12.0%), education (9.8%), manufacturing (8.8%), and retail (8.3%) fill out the top five. Community/personal service workers (700) are the largest occupation group, ahead of professionals (658), which inverts the typical national pattern where professionals lead. Unemployment at 6.3% is above the national rate of around 4%. SEIFA economic resources decile is 5 (mid-range), but the overall advantage decile of 2 reflects the low education attainment pulling down the composite score.
Unemployment
4.9%
Labour Force
11,302
Unemployed
554
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.9%
Part-time
27.8%
Participation
66.0%
Employed
4,157
Occupations
Top Industries
University
21.2%
Postgraduate
3.4%
Born Overseas
21.4%
Dwellings
3,183
Transport to Work
Four schools serve the area with a wide ICSEA range: Trinity College Blakeview (1037, independent, 635 students), Blakes Crossing Christian College (983, 712), Blakeview Primary (921, government, 542), and Craigmore High School (916, government, 1245). The 121-point gap between the top and bottom school is significant, reflecting socioeconomic variation within the catchment. Crime rate of 55.5 per 1,000 is moderate for South Australia. Public transport at 2.3% commuter share is very low, with 91.4% driving. IRSAD decile 2 ranks the suburb in the bottom 20% nationally for advantage.
Drive
91.4%
Public Transport
2.3%
Walk / Cycle
1.4%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.62%/yr
(+345 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grows at 1.62% annually, adding 345 people per year, nearly double the national rate. Both internal (+85/year) and overseas (+92/year) migration are positive, a balanced pattern rare in outer suburbs that usually rely on one stream. The medium forecast projects 23,631 by 2031, up 11% from 21,288 in 2025. Over the past decade, population surged 23%, driven by new housing estates. Gentrification score of 20 shows early signs, with the suburb attracting first-home buyers from more expensive inner suburbs. Affordability improved from 44.4% to 41.0% (mortgage-to-median-income), because house prices grew slower than incomes.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+92
Net Internal / yr
+85
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +29% since 2011, Net internal migration +85/yr
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
498
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
55.5
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Blakeview compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blakeview a good suburb to live in?
Blakeview suits young families seeking affordable, large homes with mortgage stress of just 19.4% of income. The median age of 31 creates an active, young community. The main trade-offs are SEIFA decile 2 for overall advantage, limited public transport (2.3% commuter share), and a 6.3% unemployment rate that sits above the national average of around 4%.
What is the median house price in Blakeview?
The median house price is $677,500 as of Q1 2026, up 3.8% from $653,000 in Q1 2025. This places it below Adelaide's overall median. With household income in the 59th percentile, mortgage repayments consume just 19.4% of income, making Blakeview one of Adelaide's more affordable purchase options.
What schools are in Blakeview?
Four schools operate locally: Trinity College Blakeview (ICSEA 1037, independent, 635 students), Blakes Crossing Christian College (983, 712), Blakeview Primary School (921, government, 542), and Craigmore High School (916, government, 1245). The independent schools score above the national benchmark, while government schools sit below it.
Is Blakeview safe?
The crime rate is 55.5 per 1,000 residents, which is moderate by South Australian standards. Detailed crime category breakdown is not available. The SEIFA disadvantage decile of 3 and 6.3% unemployment indicate higher socioeconomic vulnerability than the national median, which typically correlates with moderately elevated property crime.
Is Blakeview good for property investment?
Strong population growth at 1.62% annually and 53 DAs in 12 months signal an active market. Renters at 32.0% and vacancy of 4.4% are reasonable. However, the suburb is still adding new housing supply through estates, which can suppress short-term capital growth. Net internal migration of +85/year and overseas +92/year show demand is genuine, not just developer-led supply.
How is Blakeview's population changing?
Population grows at 1.62% per year, adding about 345 residents annually from both internal (+85/year) and overseas (+92/year) migration. The medium forecast projects 23,631 by 2031. The suburb grew 23% over the past decade. Median age of 31 is 9 years below the national figure, though the senior share has increased by 3.2 percentage points.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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