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Blackwood is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 4,072. Elevation: 869 ft (265 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
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About Blackwood
Blackwood is a south-eastern suburb located in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. It is part of the local government area of the City of Mitcham.
People
Economy
BHousing
BClimate
| Population | 4,072 |
| Population Density | 8,852 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Coordinates | -35.0214°, 138.6143° |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | South Australia |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.7 inches (933 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,372 |
| Median Age | 45.0 years |
About Blackwood
Blackwood is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 4,072. The city sits at an elevation of 869 feet (265 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Blackwood vs Australia Average
Income: Blackwood vs Australia
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Income
| Median HH Income | $29,372 |
| 61% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,372 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $565 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 387 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $186,000 |
| 34% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $930 |
| 20% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 84.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.2% |
| Housing Units | 1,629 |
Property Tax
Climate in Blackwood
Blackwood has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 734 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,852/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.0214°N, 138.6143°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | KANGAROO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 56 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in |
Blackwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 52°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.8").
Schools in Blackwood
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Blackwood
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple M Adelaide | 80s, rock | AAC+ 33 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Adelaide | news, talkback | AAC 94 kbps | |
| 5MBS 99.9FM | adelaide, blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ABC Triple J (SA) | abc, alternative | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Fresh 92.7 (192kbps) | dance, electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ABC Classic FM (SA) | classical, news | AAC 238 kbps | |
| 5MBS | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 320k) | commercial, easy listening | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| Radio Italiana 531 | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tripple M Adelaide (128kbps) | 80's, rock | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Lofty 88.9 | — | AAC 24 kbps | |
| Smooth FM Adelaide (MP3) | commercial, easy listening | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 128k) | commercial, easy listening | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| WOW FM 100.5 | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 48k) | commercial, easy listening | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 5EBI 103.1 FM | mix | AAC 192 kbps | |
| 5MBS 99.9FM (AAC 64) | adelaide, blues | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Blackwood
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcade Museum | ||||
| Australian Heritage Services | ||||
| Ayers House - National Trust | ||||
| Bay Discovery Centre | ||||
| Beaumont House - National Trust | ||||
| Carrick Hill | ||||
| Charles Sturt Museum | ||||
| Classic Jet Fighter Museum | ||||
| Gamble Cottage-National Trust | ||||
| Marion Historic Village Museum | ||||
| Migration Museum South Australia | ||||
| MOD. | ||||
| Museum of Economic Botany | ||||
| National Rail Museum | ||||
| Old Highercombe Hotel And Folk Museum National Trust | ||||
| R. M. Williams Outback Heritage Museum | ||||
| RA&HS Museum & Archives | ||||
| Sir Thomas Playford ETSA Museum | ||||
| South Australian Aviation Museum | ||||
| South Australian Maritime Museum | ||||
| South Australian Museum | ||||
| Stangate House and Garden - National Trust | ||||
| Tandanya Aboriginal Cultural Centre | ||||
| Uniting Church in Australia History Centre | ||||
| Unley Museum | ||||
| Vickers Vimy Exhibition | ||||
| Winns Bakehouse - National Trust | ||||
| Winns Bakehouse Museum |
Libraries in Blackwood
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barr Smith Library | 0.0 | |||||
| BFPS Library | 0.0 | |||||
| BFPS Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brighton Library - City of Holdfast Bay | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Campbelltown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City of Tea Tree Gully Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Civic Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coventry Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Enfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Enfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Flinders University Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenelg Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenelg Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Goodwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenacres Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hindmarsh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hutt Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hutt Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ingle Farm Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jeffrey Smart Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Kensignton and Norwood Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kensignton and Norwood Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marion Cultural Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mawson Lakes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mitcham Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mount Barker Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ngutungka West Lakes (Community Hub and Library) | 0.0 | |||||
| Noarlunga Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Adelaide Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paradise Primary School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Park Holme Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parks Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parks Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Port Adelaide Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Port Adelaide-Enfield Council Library, Semaphore Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Prospect Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Schrader Libraray | 0.0 | |||||
| Schrader Libraray | 0.0 | |||||
| Seaford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| State Library of South Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| Sturt Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Unley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Unley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walkerville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walkerville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Torrens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodcroft Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodville Library and Civic Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodville Library and Civic Centre | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Blackwood
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Central Markets | |||||
| Adelaide Farmers’ Market | |||||
| Adelaide Farmers’ Market | |||||
| Brickworks Market | |||||
| Farm Fresh Market Parafield Airport | |||||
| The People’s Market | |||||
| Willunga Farmers Market |
Restaurants in Blackwood
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Blackwood
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Blackwood
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Blackwood
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Blackwood
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Blackwood
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Blackwood
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Blackwood
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Blackwood
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Blackwood
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Boys | ||||
| Crafty Robot Brewing | ||||
| Crafty Robot Brewing | ||||
| Gulf Brewery | ||||
| Kick Back Brewery | ||||
| Left Barrel Brewery | ||||
| Penny Red Brewery.. | ||||
| Pirate Life | ||||
| Yellow Matter | ||||
| Yellow Matter |
Stadiums & Teams in Blackwood
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Blackwood
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide International Airport | ADL | Large Airport |
| RAAF Base Edinburgh | — | Medium Airport |
| Adelaide Parafield Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aldinga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aldinga private airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ardrossan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Calvin Grove Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cherry Gardens Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Claremont Airbase | — | Small Airport |
| Gawler Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Goolwa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hindmarsh International Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hindmarsh Island private strip | — | Small Airport |
| Huntfield Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lower Light Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lyndoch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Meningie Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murray Bridge Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Penneshaw Airport | PEA | Small Airport |
| Rollo's Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Rowland Flat Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sedan Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Steinfeld Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Stonefield Gliding | — | Small Airport |
| Strathalbyn Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Woodside Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Blackwood
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Blackwood Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Blackwood
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Hallows Anglican Church | |
| Blackwood Church of Christ | |
| Blackwood Hills Baptist Church | |
| Blackwood Uniting Church | |
| St Paul of the Cross |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Blackwood?
Blackwood has a population of 4,072 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8,852 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Blackwood expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,372, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $186,000 (34% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Blackwood?
Blackwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.7 inches.
How is the job market in Blackwood?
Blackwood has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $565. There are 387 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Blackwood?
The median home value in Blackwood is $186,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $930. The homeownership rate is 84.8%.