City of Onkaparinga

Blackfellows Creek

Blackfellows Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

28

Median age 57

The brief

What to know about Blackfellows Creek.

The postcode for Blackfellows Creek is 5201 (SA).

Blackfellows Creek (5201) sits in the Onkaparinga region of South Australia.

Blackfellows Creek has roughly 28 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 Creek 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Blackfellows Creek's population at 28, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (113% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (50%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

28

Median age

57

Family households

50%

Lone person

50%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$340/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$289/wk

Owner occupied

113%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

28

Median age: 57

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

10

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Blackfellows Creek.

Local schools for Blackfellows Creek

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Government School Catchment

Meadows Primary School

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McLaren Flat Primary School

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Kangarilla 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

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Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Blackfellows Creek.

What is the Blackfellows Creek postcode?
Blackfellows Creek is in the 5201 postcode, in SA, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
Where is Blackfellows Creek?
Blackfellows Creek is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5201, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
What is the average rent in Blackfellows Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $289.
What schools are in Blackfellows Creek?
There are 14 schools serving Blackfellows Creek on this page, including Meadows Primary School, McLaren Flat Primary School, Kangarilla Primary School.
How walkable is Blackfellows Creek?
Blackfellows Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
What suburbs are near Blackfellows Creek?
Blackfellows Creek is close to Mcharg Creek, Kuitpo Colony, Bull Creek, Kyeema, Prospect Hill.
What is the population of Blackfellows Creek?
The population of Blackfellows Creek is approximately 28 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.

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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