SuburbCheck

Blair Athol

SA 5084 · Port Adelaide Enfield

5,274 (2021) → 5,723 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

71
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,274
Population
$898K
Median house (2026)
10
Safety score
79
Transport score

Blair Athol is a moderate growth suburb in Port Adelaide Enfield, SA 5084, about 8km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $898K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 79/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Blair Athol has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 10/100.

7.7 km
To Adelaide CBD
6.9 km
To coast
$650/wk
Median rent (house)
1.7 km
To nearest station

Demographics

5,274
Population
32
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,459
vs NSW median-21.1%
Bachelor degree or higher42.6%
Born in Australia46.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,401 / 97 / 253

Top countries of birth: Afghanistan (12.74%), India (9.54%), Vietnam (3.75%), Pakistan (3.34%), Iran (1.52%)

Top languages: Vietnamese (5.35%), Punjabi (3.36%), Gujarati (3.17%), Persian ED (2.1%), Hindi (1.95%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$898K+7.8%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$650 / $398 wk
Rental yield (house)3.8%
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

10
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

39
Break & enter dwelling739/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
22
Motor vehicle theft417/100k
—
Domestic assaultNot reported
—
RobberyNot reported
107
Non-domestic assault2,029/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 684 (all categories, latest year)12,969 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

54

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

185
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1043 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1053
  • Blair Athol North B-6 SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 916

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Enfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 984
  • St Brigid's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 959
  • St Gabriel's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1022
  • Youth Education Centre - Flexicentre Campus (Kilburn)Combined · Government · 1.1km
  • Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 964
  • Prospect North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1043
  • Northfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 969
  • Nailsworth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1103
  • Roma Mitchell Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 970
  • Prospect Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1108
  • Rosary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1090
  • SEDA College SA - North Adelaide Football ClubSecondary · Independent · 2.9km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

79
18Bus
CBD commute (est.)35 min (bus)
Nearest train stationKilburn Railway (1.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
15.5°C
Winter max
550mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

81 in suburbSupermarkets
143 in suburbCafes/Rest.
285 in suburbParks
255 in suburbPlaygrounds
82 in suburbPools
51 in suburbGyms
2Dog parks
20 in suburbGPs
40 in suburbPharmacies
31 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
12417 in suburbSports fields
2Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalWomens and Childrens Hospital (5.8 km)
Nearest vet2.9 km
Nearest airportAdelaide (11.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

71

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

5
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
124
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

54

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

28
Parks
3
Nature reserves
2
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

44

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
1
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

33

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

2
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.38
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

48

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

2
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.95

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate2.06%
Projected population 20416,369
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Port Adelaide Enfield

Enfield$990K70transportKilburn$1.09M90transportClearview$908K59transportGepps CrossData not available78transportSefton ParkData not available78transportRegency Park$795K79transport

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Frequently asked questions about Blair Athol

Is Blair Athol safe?

Blair Athol has a residential safety score of 10/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 12,969 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Blair Athol?

In Blair Athol, the median house price is $898K. Median weekly house rent is $650.

How far is Blair Athol from Adelaide CBD?

Blair Athol is about 7.7 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 35 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Blair Athol?

Blair Athol has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 985 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Blair Athol?

Blair Athol has a transport score of 79/100 and 18 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.