City of Onkaparinga
Blackwood
Blackwood at a glance
Median house
$1,290,000
+22.9% year on year
Median unit
$308,880
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
90
Walker's paradise
Population
4,266
Median age 45
About
Welcome to Blackwood.
Blackwood is a suburb in Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,290,000
+22.9% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$505/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$1,290,000
+22.9% annual growth
$308,880
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
4,266
Median age: 45
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20262.62%
Based on $1,290,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20268.50%
Based on $308,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026+22.9%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202682%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +22.9%/yr
2021
$460K
5-year change
+180%
2026
$1.3M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,266
Median age
45
Family households
69%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
46
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.
90
50
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Blackwood.
Local schools for Blackwood
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Blackwood Primary School
Blackwood High School
Coromandel Valley Primary 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 Blackwood.
- What is the median house price in Blackwood?
- The median house price in Blackwood, SA 5051 is $1,290,000. The median unit price is $308,880. Annual growth is +22.9%.
- What is the Blackwood postcode?
- Blackwood is in the 5051 postcode, in SA, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
- What is the average rent in Blackwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $505.
- What schools are in Blackwood?
- There are 20 schools serving Blackwood on this page, including Blackwood Primary School, Blackwood High School, Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood).
- How walkable is Blackwood?
- Blackwood has a Walk Score of 90 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 50, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Blackwood?
- Blackwood is close to Hawthorndene, Glenalta, Eden Hills, Craigburn Farm, Belair.
- What is the population of Blackwood?
- Blackwood has approximately 4,266 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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