Black Forest at a glance
Weekly rent
$670
Houses · units $525
Population
1,982
Median age 39
Walk score
52
Somewhat walkable
Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Black Forest.
Median house price
Too few sales for a median
Only 4 house sales were recorded in the latest published quarter (updated October 2026), too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.
Sales data as of October 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$670/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$525/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
1,982
Median age: 39
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
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The brief
What to know about Black Forest.
The postcode for Black Forest is 5035 (SA), City of West Torrens, part of Greater Adelaide.
Black Forest (5035) sits in the West Torrens region of South Australia.
Black Forest has roughly 1,982 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Black Forest scores 52/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Black Forest's population at 1,982, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 39% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,982
Median age
39
Family households
63%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
37
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.
52
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Black Forest.
Local schools for Black Forest
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Government School Catchment
Black Forest Primary School
Westbourne Park Primary School
Edwardstown Primary School
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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 Black Forest.
- What is the Black Forest postcode?
- Black Forest is in the 5035 postcode, in SA, in the City of West Torrens region.
- Where is Black Forest?
- Black Forest is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5035. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of West Torrens region.
- What is the average rent in Black Forest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $670, for units it's $525.
- What schools are in Black Forest?
- There are 20 schools serving Black Forest on this page, including Black Forest Primary School, St Anthony's School, Cabra Dominican College.
- How walkable is Black Forest?
- Black Forest has a Walk Score of 52 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Black Forest?
- Black Forest is close to Clarence Gardens, Clarence Park, Glandore, Everard Park, Cumberland Park.
- What is the population of Black Forest?
- The population of Black Forest is approximately 1,982 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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