South Australia · Suburb Profile

Blanchetown SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Blanchetown SA is 305 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blanchetown is $504 per week ($26,208 per year). Median rent in Blanchetown is $156 per week ($676 per month). Blanchetown has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Blanchetown has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Blanchetown is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blanchetown is $763.

There were 12 recorded offences in Blanchetown in 2025-26, a rate of 39 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (6 offences).

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Blanchetown Population

residents (Census 2021)

Blanchetown Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$504/wk

$26,208 per year

#8161 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$156/wk

$676 per month

#8181 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$763/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Blanchetown Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.9% (166) Female 46.1% (142)

Population Density

0.5

people per km²

305 people · 584.2 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,325

Family income/wk

Blanchetown Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

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)

Blanchetown Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.2% 53 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.8% 38 dwellings

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

Blanchetown Country of Birth

Australia

91.5%

England

8.5%

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

Blanchetown Religion

No Religion

53.3%

Anglican

12.7%

Catholic

12.4%

Not stated

8.9%

Uniting Church

5.5%

Baptist

3.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.4%

Eastern Orthodox

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Blanchetown Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

35.5%

Year 12 or equivalent

30.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

26.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.8%

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

Blanchetown Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Blanchetown Employment

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Employed full-time

22.5% 54 people

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Employed part-time

16.3% 39 people

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Unemployed

3.8% 9 people

🏠

Not in labour force

57.5% 138 people

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

Blanchetown Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

68.8%

Bachelor Degree

13.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.2%

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

Blanchetown Occupation

Managers

20.4%

Labourers

16.3%

Community & Personal Service

14.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.2%

Sales Workers

12.2%

Clerical & Administrative

8.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.2%

Professionals

8.2%

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

Blanchetown Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

17.8%

Education

13.3%

Engineering

13.3%

Architecture & Building

8.9%

Society & Culture

8.9%

Agriculture & Environment

6.7%

Health

6.7%

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

Blanchetown Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Blanchetown Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.9%

$1-$149/wk

3.1%

$150-$299/wk

3.1%

$300-$399/wk

5.5%

$400-$499/wk

18.8%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

4.7%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

3.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

2.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.3%

$4,000+/wk

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Blanchetown Marital Status

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Married

43.8% 119

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Separated

6.6% 18

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Divorced

18.4% 50

🕊️

Widowed

7.7% 21

👤

Never married

23.5% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Blanchetown Ancestry

English

42.4%

Australian

24.7%

German

6.9%

Scottish

6.4%

Irish

5.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.4%

Other

3.2%

Dutch

2.9%

Hungarian

1.3%

Polish

1.3%

French

0.8%

Italian

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Blanchetown School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

86.4%

Secondary — Government

13.6%

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

Blanchetown Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.0% 50

✅

No need for assistance

91.0% 504

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

Blanchetown Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.3% 42

—

Not a volunteer

82.7% 201

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Blanchetown Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

12.2%

$300-$449/mo

19.5%

$450-$599/mo

7.3%

$600-$799/mo

9.8%

$800-$999/mo

22.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

7.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Blanchetown How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.7%

Walked only

11.1%

Car (passenger)

9.1%

Did not go to work

9.1%

Other

3.0%

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

Blanchetown Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.9%

1 vehicle

38.5%

2 vehicles

37.0%

3 vehicles

13.3%

4+ vehicles

5.2%

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

Blanchetown Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.9%

2 bedrooms

25.4%

3 bedrooms

44.6%

4 bedrooms

23.1%

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

Blanchetown Population Mobility

11.7%

moved in the last year

30.7%

moved in the last 5 years

6.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

39.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Blanchetown Indigenous Population

4.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

535

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Blanchetown Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Blanchetown Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.7%

$150-$299/wk

4.0%

$300-$399/wk

10.7%

$400-$499/wk

13.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

10.2%

$800-$999/wk

15.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Blanchetown Family Structure

Couple — no children

47.6%

Couple — children under 15

30.5%

Couple — no children under 15

9.1%

One parent — children under 15

6.4%

One parent — no children under 15

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Blanchetown Military Service

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Previously served

6.6% 16

👤

Never served

93.4% 226

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Blanchetown Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.5% 40

—

Did not provide

83.5% 202

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Blanchetown Children Ever Born

No children

17.9%

1 child

12.6%

2 children

34.7%

3 children

24.2%

4 children

7.4%

5+ children

3.2%

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

Blanchetown When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Blanchetown Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.0%

5–14 hours

32.5%

15–29 hours

15.0%

30+ hours

8.3%

Did not do domestic work

29.2%

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

Blanchetown Household Size

1 person

41.9%

2 persons

41.9%

3 persons

6.6%

4 persons

5.9%

5 persons

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Blanchetown Where Residents Moved From

Same address

227

Moved from SA

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Blanchetown Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

65.0%

Step family — no other children

35.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Blanchetown Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 12 total

Assault

Theft

Other Against Person

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Blanchetown Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $844/wk

Median Rent $156/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.5%

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

If you earn X in Blanchetown

Your weekly income

≈ $3,657/month

Median rent $156/wk

Left after rent $688/wk

Rent share 18.5%

Blanchetown vs State & National Average

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Pop: 153 Income: $731/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Pop: 153 Income: $601/wk Rent: $265/wk

Wild Dog Valley (SA)

Pop: 153 Income: $885/wk Rent: $205/wk

Hatherleigh

Pop: 154 Income: $612/wk Rent: $150/wk

Second Valley

Pop: 154 Income: $515/wk Rent: $200/wk

Wool Bay

Pop: 154 Income: $422/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blanchetown

What is the population of Blanchetown SA?

The population of Blanchetown SA is 305 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².Blanchetown is ranked #5,988 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Blanchetown?

The median personal income in Blanchetown SA is $504 per week, or $26,208 per year.The median household income is $844 per week.Family income is $1,325 per week.Blanchetown is ranked #8,161 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Blanchetown?

Median rent in Blanchetown SA is $156 per week ($676 per month).Rent represents 18.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Blanchetown ranks #8,181 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Blanchetown?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blanchetown SA is $763. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blanchetown?

The median age in Blanchetown SA is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blanchetown a good suburb to live in?

Blanchetown is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 305.The median income is $504/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.5% 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: 40124. All dollar figures in AUD.