Loxton Waikerie
Blanchetown
Blanchetown at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
305
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Blanchetown.
Blanchetown (5357) sits in the Loxton Waikerie region of South Australia.
Blanchetown has roughly 305 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Blanchetown 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Blanchetown's population at 305, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
305
Median age
58
Family households
57%
Lone person
41%
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)
$315/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$156/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
305
Median age: 58
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
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 Blanchetown.
Local schools for Blanchetown
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Government School Catchment
Blanchetown Primary School
Swan Reach Area School
Ramco Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Blanchetown.
- What is the Blanchetown postcode?
- Blanchetown is in the 5357 postcode, in SA, in the Loxton Waikerie region.
- What is the average rent in Blanchetown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $315, for units it's $156.
- What schools are in Blanchetown?
- There are 7 schools serving Blanchetown on this page, including Blanchetown Primary School, Swan Reach Area School, Ramco Primary School.
- How walkable is Blanchetown?
- Blanchetown has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Blanchetown?
- Blanchetown is close to Paisley, Mcbean Pound, Fisher, Notts Well, Moorundie.
- What is the population of Blanchetown?
- Blanchetown has approximately 305 residents. The median age is 58.
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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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