Blackfellows Caves SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Blackfellows Caves, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Blackfellows Caves SA is 72 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blackfellows Caves is $560 per week ($29,120 per year). Median rent in Blackfellows Caves is $225 per week ($975 per month). Blackfellows Caves has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Blackfellows Caves has a population density of 5.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blackfellows Caves is $1,083.

There were 2 recorded offences in Blackfellows Caves in 2025-26, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Blackfellows Caves Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Blackfellows Caves Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$560/wk
$29,120 per year
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Median Rent
$225/wk
$975 per month
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Blackfellows Caves Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.5% (42) Female 42.5% (31)

Population Density

5.1
people per km²
72 people · 14.2 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,124
Family income/wk

Blackfellows Caves Age Distribution

15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Blackfellows Caves Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
48.5% 16 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
51.5% 17 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Blackfellows Caves Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Religion

No Religion
54.3%
Catholic
11.1%
Anglican
9.9%
Not stated
7.4%
Uniting Church
4.9%
Lutheran
4.9%
Buddhism
3.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
34.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Employment

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Employed full-time
37.3% 25 people
Employed part-time
10.4% 7 people
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Unemployed
13.4% 9 people
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Not in labour force
38.8% 26 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
68.4%
Bachelor Degree
31.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Occupation

Professionals
27.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
22.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.7%
Community & Personal Service
16.7%
Labourers
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Blackfellows Caves Field of Study

Engineering
43.5%
Health
21.7%
Architecture & Building
17.4%
Society & Culture
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
22.2%
$400-$499/wk
33.3%
$650-$799/wk
22.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.1%
$4,000+/wk
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Marital Status

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Married
44.0% 33
↔️
Separated
5.3% 4
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Divorced
14.7% 11
🕊️
Widowed
4.0% 3
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Never married
32.0% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Ancestry

Australian
34.7%
English
23.2%
Dutch
7.4%
Italian
7.4%
Scottish
7.4%
German
6.3%
Irish
5.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.2%
Other
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.3% 6
No need for assistance
95.7% 135

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Volunteering

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Volunteer
11.9% 8
Not a volunteer
88.1% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
31.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
37.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Blackfellows Caves How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.8%
Did not go to work
17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Car Ownership

1 vehicle
29.7%
2 vehicles
43.2%
3 vehicles
16.2%
4+ vehicles
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
10.3%
2 bedrooms
23.1%
3 bedrooms
59.0%
5 bedrooms
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Population Mobility

11.8%
moved in the last year
28.8%
moved in the last 5 years
15.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
139
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
12
Diabetes
11
Heart disease
4
Asthma
3
Lung condition
3
Mental health
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.9%
$1-$149/wk
5.5%
$150-$299/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
16.4%
$400-$499/wk
5.5%
$500-$649/wk
5.5%
$650-$799/wk
12.7%
$800-$999/wk
10.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Family Structure

Couple — no children
61.1%
Couple — no children under 15
38.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.7% 10
Did not provide
86.3% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Children Ever Born

No children
42.9%
2 children
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.3%
5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
11.6%
30+ hours
8.7%
Did not do domestic work
26.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Household Size

1 person
36.6%
2 persons
36.6%
3 persons
7.3%
4 persons
7.3%
5 persons
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Where Residents Moved From

Same address
67
Moved from WA
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Family Blending

Step family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Blackfellows Caves Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Blackfellows Caves Rent Prices & Affordability

30%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $749/wk
Median Rent $225/wk
Rent-to-Income 30.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Blackfellows Caves

≈ $3,246/month
Median rent $225/wk
Left after rent $524/wk
Rent share 30.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Blackfellows Caves vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackfellows Caves

What is the population of Blackfellows Caves SA?

The population of Blackfellows Caves SA is 72 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Blackfellows Caves?

The median personal income in Blackfellows Caves SA is $560 per week, or $29,120 per year.The median household income is $749 per week.Family income is $2,124 per week.

How much is rent in Blackfellows Caves?

Median rent in Blackfellows Caves SA is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 30.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Blackfellows Caves?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blackfellows Caves SA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blackfellows Caves?

The median age in Blackfellows Caves SA is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blackfellows Caves a good suburb to live in?

Blackfellows Caves is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 72.The median income is $560/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40116. All dollar figures in AUD.