Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Balaklava
Balaklava at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,083
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Balaklava.
Balaklava (5461) sits in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys region of South Australia.
Balaklava has roughly 2,083 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Balaklava scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Balaklava's population at 2,083, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,083
Median age
46
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$227/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
2,083
Median age: 46
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
22
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Balaklava.
Local schools for Balaklava
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Balaklava High School
Balaklava Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Horizon Christian School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Balaklava.
- What is the Balaklava postcode?
- Balaklava is in the 5461 postcode, in SA, in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council region.
- What is the average rent in Balaklava?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $227.
- What schools are in Balaklava?
- There are 3 schools serving Balaklava on this page, including Balaklava High School, Balaklava Primary School, Horizon Christian School.
- How walkable is Balaklava?
- Balaklava has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Balaklava?
- Balaklava is close to Dalkey, Saints, Hoskin Corner, Whitwarta, Watchman.
- What is the population of Balaklava?
- Balaklava has approximately 2,083 residents. The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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