17.1%
Capital Gain Yield
House
3.4%
Rental Yield
House
$1,057,000
Median Price
House
⭐⭐⭐☆☆
Momentum Rating
2.2%
Capital Gain Yield
Unit and apartment
4.3%
Rental Yield
Unit and apartment
$563,000
Median Price
Unit and apartment
⭐☆☆☆☆
Momentum Rating
Factor Pricing
Projected Momentum for 2026 ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
Monetary Policy Dependence: Price movements are highly reliant on the direction of the cash rate.
Development Potential: Blackwood features large land parcels with relatively small, older original homes, making it appealing for renovation, redevelopment or knock-down rebuilds.
Despite redevelopment potential, rebuilding in Blackwood is considerably more costly due to sloping blocks and bushfire or environmental requirements, which can be a major constraint (low convexity ratio).
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| School Level | Public School | State Score | Distance |
| Preschool | Blackwood Kindergarten | Not Available | 0 km (within suburb) |
| Primary | Blackwood Primary School | 93 out of 100 | 1.5 km |
| Secondary | Blackwood High School | 90 out of 100 | 1.6 km |
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In-Zone Schools
Adelaide – Blackwood, SA 5051
Public School Catchment (2026)
Council: City of Mitcham
Price and Rent
Descriptive Snapshot 2025 – 2026
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| House | Median Price | Unit & Apartment | Median Price |
| 2 Bedrooms | $720,000 | 1 Bedroom | $468,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $851,000 | 2 Bedrooms | $580,000 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,266,000 | 3 Bedrooms | $705,000 |
| House | Median Rent | Unit & Apartment | Median Rent |
| 2 Bedrooms | $570 per week | 1 Bedroom | $440 per week |
| 3 Bedrooms | $650 per week | 2 Bedrooms | $495 per week |
| 4 Bedrooms | $730 per week | 3 Bedrooms | $560 per week |
Nearby Petrol Station
Caltex Blackwood – 371 Shepherds Hill Rd, Blackwood.
Shell – 203 Main Rd, Blackwood.
Nearby Shopping Centre
Blackwood Village – 368 Shepherds Hill Road, Blackwood.
Nearby Hospital
Flinders Medical Centre (public)
Blackwood Family Medical Centre (private GP clinic)
Size of Blackwood: 4.2 square kilometres
Main Cardinal Direction: South
Specific Direction: South
Pros:
Convenient Local Amenities: Blackwood Village and the Main Road precinct feature supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, pharmacies, bakeries and other local retail outlets. For healthcare services, local medical clinics are available within the suburb for residents and families.
Parks and Recreation: Blackwood features well-maintained local reserves, including Hewett Sports Ground, Waite Street Reserve and Ossie Goldsworthy Reserve, offering playgrounds, walking paths, and open green spaces.
Public Transport Access: Blackwood is served by the Blackwood Railway Station, providing regular train services to the Adelaide CBD. Local buses also connect the suburb to surrounding areas.
Cons:
Heritage and planning regulations in parts of Blackwood restrict redevelopment and new housing opportunities.
Bushfire Risk: Certain areas of Blackwood, particularly those on the eastern slopes near the foothills, face moderate bushfire risk, with higher risk in sections adjacent to bushland.
Lack of Modern Architecture: Blackwood predominantly features older cottages, weatherboard homes and traditional brick houses, with limited contemporary-style properties.
4.6%
AU Inflation Rate
4.35%
RBA Cash Rate Target
4.3%
AU Unemployment Rate
