Blyth, SA 5462 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Blyth is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5462, home to 518 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wakefield local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 116 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$230 /wk
Population518
Median age42
Area159.1 km²
To CBD116 km
LGAWakefield

Demographics

Population
518
Median age
42 years
Median household income
$1,269 /week
Median personal income
$665 /week
Median family income
$1,699 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Wakefield
Statistical region (SA4)
Barossa - Yorke - Mid North
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Grey
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$230 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$997
Rent share of household income
18%

Schools

  • Blyth Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 2 parks and reserves
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (32.9°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (15.4°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 358 mm
  • Reference station: Whyalla Aero, 24.0 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 262 resolvable premises in Blyth. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 4 across postcode 5462 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 20% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 3 theft, 1 break-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Blyth?

Blyth (SA 5462) had 518 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Wakefield local government area.

What is the median rent in Blyth?

The median advertised rent in Blyth is $230/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Blyth?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Blyth covering government sectors. Nearest include: Blyth Primary School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Blyth?

Blyth is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Blyth?

Across postcode 5462, 4 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (3), break-ins (1). 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 Blyth?

In Blyth, mean daily temperatures range from 9°C to 24.2°C and annual rainfall is 358 mm measured at the Whyalla Aero weather station (24 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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