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SA · Mount Barker Council
Blakiston, 5250
Est. population · Jun 2025
462
Growth (1 yr)
+4.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+26.6%
Median age
46
Median income
$2,600/wk
Employment rate
63.9%
Languages at home
4%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Blakiston is a quieter residential smaller community in Mount Barker Council, more about homes and street life than a busy local strip. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips.
Open space is thinner than in many metro suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer growth momentum compared with similar metro suburbs, though community and employment, plus schools and education remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Blakiston snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$805/wk
Population (ERP)
462
+4.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#61
among Metro Adelaide · Mature
Safety
1st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
98th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
57th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 32.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5079th in Australia
- State rank
- 522nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #61 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #334 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 68%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $805
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
462(June 2025)
+4.8% annual · +26.6% over 5 years · 98th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +4.8%
- 5-year growth
- +26.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +21
- Change in 5 years
- +97
- Growth rank in SA
- 98th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~550), extrapolated at +4.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 377
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $2,600
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 6 of 124
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,134
- Employment rate
- 63.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 120 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 2
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 4.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 377 residents
- State safety percentile
- 0.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 19
- Increase (daily rate)
- +100.5%
Most common offence types
- Blackmail And Extortion1
- Other Theft1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,022.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 57th
School list
- Nairne School - Preschool and PrimaryPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1009 · 51th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 399 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Littlehampton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1036 · 62th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 336 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 68A Old Princes Hwy - South side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Mount Barker District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (4.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 20
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 43.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 5 proposals
August 2026
- Alterations to existing supported accommodation (respite house) in the form of accessibility upgrades and a partial change in use and alterations of existing outbuilding (shed) to provide a recreational room in association with the supported accommodation facility80 JOSEPH RD BLAKISTON SA 5250Under Assessment
- Swimming pool (above-ground) and associated swimming pool safety features95 ALSTON RD BLAKISTON SA 5250Under Assessment
June 2026
- Alterations and additions to existing detached dwelling and verandah with associated construction of new verandah20 JOSEPH RD BLAKISTON SA 5250Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shade structure)40B CHESTER CT BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
March 2026
- Outbuilding51 HENRY RD BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
2025· 5 proposals
November 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)79 JOSEPH RD BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
October 2025
- Outbuilding (Carport and garage)396 OLD PRINCES HWY BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
August 2025
- Removal of Two (2) Significant Trees (Eucalyptus nicholii - Willow Peppermint and Eucalyptus sideroxylon - Ironbark)17 HENRY RD BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
March 2025
- stratco new gen gable freestanding28 CHESTER CT BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
February 2025
- ATTACHED VERANDAH TO REPLACE EXISTING VERANDAH37 JOSEPH RD BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
2024· 8 proposals
November 2024
- Outbuilding (domestic storage)296 OLD PRINCES HWY BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
- Verandah (freestanding)36 CHESTER CT BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
September 2024
- Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of Detached Dwelling (single storey), retaining, outbuilding and removal of Four (4) Regulated Trees (English Oak).61 HENRY RD BLAKISTON SA 5250Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (domestic storage) and carport21 HOWARD CT BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence359 OLD PRINCES HWY BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
May 2024
- Land Division (1 into 2, including land listed as a State Heritage Place: ID 13944 - 'Blakiston' including House and Cottage)296 OLD PRINCES HWY BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
February 2024
- Outbuilding x 273A JOSEPH RD BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
January 2024
- Outbuilding48 BALD HILLS RD BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
2023· 8 proposals
July 2023
- Outbuilding (domestic garage)58 LITTLE DUBLIN WEST RD BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
- Carport2 DAIRY CT BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
May 2023
- Alterations and additions to existing detached dwelling (conversion of UMR carport to habitable room)12 HOWARD CT BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
April 2023
- Outbuilding (shed)5 CHESTER CT BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
March 2023
- Alterations and additions to existing local heritage place (Blakiston Dairy Factory) including internal works, modification of external materials and elevations and construction of a new wing comprising bedroom, ensuite, walk-in-robe, double carport and storage. The construction of a masonry wall (exceeding 1m), associated courtyard and earthworks.8 BLAKISTON RD BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
- Dwelling - alterations/additions75 JOSEPH RD BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
February 2023
- Outbuilding (open sided shed)136 BALD HILLS RD BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
January 2023
- Carport x 2 and Outbuilding (domestic garage)40A CHESTER CT BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
2022· 9 proposals
October 2022
- Retrospective Verandah28 CHESTER CT BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
- Verandah (entry portico)60 ALSTON RD BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
- Erect domestic outbuilding onto property for vehicle and general storage.37 HENRY RD BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
August 2022
- Outbuilding and Carport24 CHESTER CT BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
- Outbuilding39 COMPSON RD BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
March 2022
- Outbuilding414 OLD PRINCES HWY BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
January 2022
- Outbuilding20 WYNDHAM CT BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
- Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a new detached dwelling (including decking)39 COMPSON RD BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence37 JOSEPH RD BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
2021· 7 proposals
December 2021
- Carport34 BALD HILLS RD BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
September 2021
- Outbuilding (household storage, vehicle, trailer, tools, implements) and Retaining walls11 CHESTER CT BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
- Outbuilding (x 2) (to store cars and other domestic items) and Agricultural building (feed storage for sheep)6 CHESTER CT BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
June 2021
- Swimming pool and safety fence17 WYNDHAM CT BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
May 2021
- Outbuilding58 JOSEPH RD BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
- Carport extension (6m x 6m) to existing shed72 JOSEPH RD BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
- Verandah17 WYNDHAM CT BLAKISTON SA 5250Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
6 heritage places
- 'Blakiston' including House and CottagePrinces Highway BLAKISTONState heritage
- Barn,Fireworks Nursery7 Howard Court BLAKISTONLocal heritage
- Blakiston Dairy FactoryBlakiston Road BLAKISTONLocal heritage
- CottageJoseph Road BLAKISTONLocal heritage
- Dalebank - house & outbuildingDalebank Court BLAKISTONLocal heritage
- The Oaks - house & fencingAlston Road BLAKISTONLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 6.9 km away).
Coalition 39.1%Labor 60.9%
5.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- NairneLabor 65.8% · Coalition 34.2% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- LittlehamptonLabor 57.1% · Coalition 42.9% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- Mount Barker CentralLabor 58.3% · Coalition 41.7% TPP (2025)3.3 km away
- Mount Barker EastLabor 55.2% · Coalition 44.8% TPP (2025)3.9 km away
- Mount BarkerLabor 60.5% · Coalition 39.5% TPP (2025)4.3 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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