Blair Athol, SA 5084 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Blair Athol is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5084, home to 5,274 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area and roughly 7 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,274
- Median age
- 32 years
- Median household income
- $1,459 /week
- Median personal income
- $640 /week
- Median family income
- $1,668 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Port Adelaide Enfield
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - North
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Adelaide
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $321 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,600
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- St Brigid's School
- St Paul Lutheran School
- Prospect North Primary School
- Enfield Primary School
- Blair Athol North School B-7
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 12 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 61 bus stops
- Stop 18 Churchill Rd - West side
- Stop 18 Churchill Rd - East side
- Stop 17 Churchill Rd - West side
- Stop 19 Churchill Rd - West side
- Kilburn Railway Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 13 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 24 parks and reserves
- 7 supermarkets
- 16 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 7.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 58.8% of the 2,738 resolvable premises in Blair Athol. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 58.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 41.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,580 across postcode 5084 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 9% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 747 theft, 298 violent offences, 248 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blair Athol?
Blair Athol (SA 5084) had 5,274 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area.
What is the median rent in Blair Athol?
The median advertised rent in Blair Athol is $321/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Blair Athol?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Blair Athol covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Brigid's School (0.6 km), St Paul Lutheran School (1.6 km), Prospect North Primary School (1.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Blair Athol?
Blair Athol is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (58.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Blair Athol?
Across postcode 5084, 1,580 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (747), violent (298), property damage (248). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Blair Athol?
In Blair Athol, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (7.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Blair Athol?
65 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Blair Athol centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 12 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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