Average rent in Blackwood, SA — 2026
Blackwood is part of the Mitcham council area and sits 12km out from the Adelaide CBD, with around 12,963 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $370/week, which is above the South Australia median of $283/week. About 10% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.
$370/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 12,963
- Median age
- 43
- Distance to Adelaide
- 12 km
- Households renting
- 10%
- Separate houses
- 91%
- Flats / apartments
- 6%
- Born overseas
- 22%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Mitcham
ABS 2021
Renting in Blackwood
Blackwood is one of the more expensive parts of South Australia to rent in — the typical renter pays $370/week, around 31% above the state median of $283/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 88% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (91%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 12km from Adelaide, with a population of around 12,963 and a median age of 43. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.
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