Blackwood

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both South Australia and the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.1% of the population, which is well above the state and national averages.

People born overseas make up 21.4% of the community, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with English accounting for 52.2% of residents.

English is the primary language for 90.1% of the population. While more people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national average.

A huge 60.2% of residents report having no religion, which is far above the state and national figures. This is among the highest proportions for this level of area.

Education levels are very high, with 39.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national average. This is reflected in the fact that 67.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure.

Typical weekly family income is $2,293, which is a little above the state and national averages. Households earning $3,000 or more a week are more common here than in most similar areas.

More people here have a long-term health condition than in most similar areas, sitting well above the national average. Mental health conditions are also more common, affecting 10.8% of the population.

Volunteering is common, with 23.6% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. This high level of participation extends to unpaid care, with 15.6% of residents providing support to others.

The First Nations community is small, but those who live here have personal incomes that are well above the state and national averages. The typical age for First Nations residents is 19, which is noticeably younger than the state average.

About 58.5% of households consist of couples with children. People living alone are more common here than in most similar areas, though this matches the state average at 28.4%.

Home ownership is strong, with 42.2% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state, with only 14.8% of households renting.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, supported by a high number of stops and routes. This makes the area very accessible, with a very short walk to the nearest stop for most people.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far fewer than the national figure.

Professionals make up 37.8% of the workforce, with many employed in health, education, and technical fields. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is a little below the state and national averages.

Rates for assault, burglary, and motor vehicle theft are much lower than in most similar areas. However, the theft rate is higher than usual for this level of area.

Blackwood is very walkable, with a score of 7.7 that is well above the state average. Almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, health services, and groceries.