South Australia · Suburb Profile

Blakiston SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Blakiston SA is 377 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blakiston is $810 per week ($42,120 per year). Median rent in Blakiston is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Blakiston has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Blakiston has a population density of 180.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Blakiston is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blakiston is $2,134.

There were 1 recorded offences in Blakiston in 2025-26, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Blakiston Population

residents (Census 2021)

Blakiston Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$810/wk

$42,120 per year

#3430 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$550/wk

$2,383 per month

#360 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,134/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Blakiston Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.6% (202) Female 46.4% (175)

Population Density

180.0

people per km²

377 people · 2.1 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,700

Family income/wk

Blakiston Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Blakiston Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

43.1% 50 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

56.9% 66 dwellings

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

Blakiston Country of Birth

Australia

83.2%

England

14.7%

Germany

2.1%

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

Blakiston Religion

No Religion

52.0%

Anglican

11.4%

Catholic

10.8%

Lutheran

7.7%

Baptist

5.1%

Uniting Church

4.8%

Not stated

4.5%

Christian (other)

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Blakiston Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

63.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

22.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

11.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.9%

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

Blakiston Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Blakiston Employment

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Employed full-time

35.4% 104 people

⏰

Employed part-time

27.9% 82 people

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Unemployed

2.0% 6 people

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Not in labour force

34.7% 102 people

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

Blakiston Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

31.4%

Bachelor Degree

26.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.8%

Postgraduate Degree

9.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.9%

Certificate I/II

2.7%

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

Blakiston Occupation

Managers

26.9%

Professionals

23.1%

Clerical & Administrative

17.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.9%

Sales Workers

8.2%

Labourers

5.2%

Community & Personal Service

3.7%

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

Blakiston Field of Study

Engineering

22.0%

Health

16.9%

Management & Commerce

16.9%

Education

11.9%

Society & Culture

11.0%

Creative Arts

7.6%

Architecture & Building

5.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.2%

Agriculture & Environment

3.4%

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

Blakiston Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Blakiston Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

6.1%

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

6.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.1%

$4,000+/wk

24.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Blakiston Marital Status

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Married

59.9% 185

↔️

Separated

2.3% 7

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Divorced

5.5% 17

🕊️

Widowed

2.3% 7

👤

Never married

30.1% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Blakiston Ancestry

English

37.3%

Australian

30.3%

German

9.9%

Scottish

7.8%

Irish

6.5%

Other

1.9%

Filipino

1.7%

Dutch

1.5%

Chinese

1.0%

Italian

1.0%

Greek

0.6%

Maltese

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Blakiston School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

32.1%

Primary — Government

27.2%

Secondary — Government

9.9%

Pre-school

8.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.4%

Vocational Education

6.2%

Primary — Catholic

4.9%

Secondary — Catholic

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Blakiston Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.5% 26

✅

No need for assistance

96.5% 708

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

Blakiston Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

30.6% 94

—

Not a volunteer

69.4% 213

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Blakiston Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

11.1%

$800-$999/mo

8.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

8.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Blakiston How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.9%

Did not go to work

16.0%

Car (passenger)

6.1%

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

Blakiston Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.8%

2 vehicles

37.6%

3 vehicles

21.6%

4+ vehicles

28.0%

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

Blakiston Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

37.9%

4 bedrooms

42.7%

5 bedrooms

12.9%

6+ bedrooms

6.5%

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

Blakiston Population Mobility

11.3%

moved in the last year

27.5%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Blakiston Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

747

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Blakiston Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Stroke

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Blakiston Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$1-$149/wk

7.4%

$150-$299/wk

5.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500+/wk

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Blakiston Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.5%

Couple — no children

27.3%

Couple — no children under 15

25.8%

One parent — no children under 15

2.9%

One parent — children under 15

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Blakiston Military Service

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Previously served

4.9% 15

👤

Never served

95.1% 294

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Blakiston Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.0% 40

—

Did not provide

87.0% 268

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Blakiston Children Ever Born

No children

30.3%

1 child

3.4%

2 children

47.9%

3 children

9.2%

4 children

9.2%

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

Blakiston When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2017

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Blakiston Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.0%

5–14 hours

29.6%

15–29 hours

15.8%

30+ hours

13.2%

Did not do domestic work

18.4%

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

Blakiston Household Size

1 person

11.4%

2 persons

38.6%

3 persons

16.7%

4 persons

16.7%

5 persons

7.9%

6+ persons

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Blakiston Where Residents Moved From

Same address

322

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

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

Blakiston Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Blakiston Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Blakiston Schools

schools nearby

government

1042

avg ICSEA score

2,133

total students

St Mark's Lutheran School Independent

Primary · R-6 · 351 students

1071

ICSEA

St Francis de Sales College Catholic

Combined · R-12 · 1,047 students

1051

ICSEA

Littlehampton Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 336 students

1036

ICSEA

Nairne School - Preschool and Primary Government

Primary · R-6 · 399 students

1009

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Blakiston Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,600/wk

Median Rent $550/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Blakiston

Your weekly income

≈ $11,267/month

Median rent $550/wk

Left after rent $2,050/wk

Rent share 21.2%

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Blakiston vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Chaffey

Pop: 189 Income: $693/wk Rent: $225/wk

Murray Bridge South

Pop: 189 Income: $785/wk Rent: $225/wk

Rosedale (SA)

Pop: 190 Income: $858/wk Rent: $258/wk

Buchfelde

Pop: 193 Income: $624/wk Rent: $280/wk

Tickera

Pop: 194 Income: $453/wk Rent: $155/wk

Wandilo

Pop: 194 Income: $875/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blakiston

What is the population of Blakiston SA?

The population of Blakiston SA is 377 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 180.0 people per km².Blakiston is ranked #5,533 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Blakiston?

The median personal income in Blakiston SA is $810 per week, or $42,120 per year.The median household income is $2,600 per week.Family income is $2,700 per week.Blakiston is ranked #3,430 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Blakiston?

Median rent in Blakiston SA is $550 per week ($2,383 per month).Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Blakiston ranks #360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Blakiston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blakiston SA is $2,134. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blakiston?

The median age in Blakiston SA is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blakiston a good suburb to live in?

Blakiston is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 377.The median income is $810/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40122. All dollar figures in AUD.