Blakiston at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
377
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Blakiston.
The postcode for Blakiston is 5250 (SA).
Blakiston (5250) sits in the Mount Barker region of South Australia.
Blakiston has roughly 377 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Blakiston 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Blakiston's population at 377, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (97% own, 3% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (90% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
377
Median age
46
Family households
90%
Lone person
11%
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)
$805/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
97%
Renter occupied
3%
At a deeper level
377
Median age: 46
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Blakiston.
Local schools for Blakiston
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Government School Catchment
Littlehampton Primary School
Nairne School - Preschool and Primary
Mount Barker 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 Blakiston.
- What is the Blakiston postcode?
- Blakiston is in the 5250 postcode, in SA, in the District Council of Mount Barker region.
- Where is Blakiston?
- Blakiston is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5250, in the District Council of Mount Barker region.
- What is the average rent in Blakiston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $805, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Blakiston?
- There are 14 schools serving Blakiston on this page, including Littlehampton Primary School, Nairne School - Preschool and Primary, St Francis de Sales College.
- How walkable is Blakiston?
- Blakiston has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Blakiston?
- Blakiston is close to Littlehampton, Mount Barker Junction, Nairne, Mount Barker, Mount Barker Summit.
- What is the population of Blakiston?
- The population of Blakiston is approximately 377 (2021 Census). 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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