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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
Blackfellows Caves Median Income & Rent
Blackfellows Caves Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Blackfellows Caves Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Blackfellows Caves Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Blackfellows Caves Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Blackfellows Caves Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Blackfellows Caves How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Blackfellows Caves Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Blackfellows Caves Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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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.