Wattle Range
Blackfellows Caves
Blackfellows Caves at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
72
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Blackfellows Caves.
Blackfellows Caves (5291) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
Blackfellows Caves has roughly 72 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Blackfellows Caves 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Blackfellows Caves's population at 72, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
72
Median age
59
Family households
54%
Lone person
43%
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)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
72
Median age: 59
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Blackfellows Caves.
Local schools for Blackfellows Caves
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Government School Catchment
Kongorong Primary School
Allendale East Area School
Moorak Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Blackfellows Caves.
- What is the Blackfellows Caves postcode?
- Blackfellows Caves is in the 5291 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Blackfellows Caves?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $225.
- What schools are in Blackfellows Caves?
- There are 20 schools serving Blackfellows Caves on this page, including Kongorong Primary School, Allendale East Area School, Moorak Primary School.
- How walkable is Blackfellows Caves?
- Blackfellows Caves has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Blackfellows Caves?
- Blackfellows Caves is close to Pelican Point, Nene Valley, Carpenter Rocks, Kongorong, Cape Douglas.
- What is the population of Blackfellows Caves?
- Blackfellows Caves has approximately 72 residents. The median age is 59.
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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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