Blakeview
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Blakeview, SA 5114.
About Blakeview
Welcome to Blakeview
Blakeview sits in Adelaide's northern suburbs, roughly 30 kilometres from the CBD, in the corridor that takes in Craigmore, Smithfield and Munno Para. It's a younger, family-oriented pocket of the north that grew rapidly through the 2000s and 2010s, and it still carries that newer-suburb feel: wide streets, modern housing stock and a population with a median age of just 31.
This is a suburb that tends to suit first-home buyers, young families and those looking for more house for their money than they'd find closer to the city. With around 8,979 residents and a strong mix of schools and services nearby, Blakeview has developed into a self-contained community rather than a pass-through suburb on the way to somewhere else.
Lifestyle & dining
Blakeview's day-to-day life revolves around family routines more than café culture, and the suburb's amenities reflect that. Blakes Crossing has become a focal point, with everyday retail and food options that save residents a drive into Elizabeth or Munno Para for the basics. For a bigger night out or a wider retail fix, the shopping and dining precincts around Munno Para and Elizabeth Downs are only a short drive away.
The overall feel is practical and community-minded, with local sporting clubs, playgrounds and school events forming much of the social calendar. It's the kind of place where neighbours know each other, helped along by the suburb's relatively recent development and the number of young families who've moved in around the same life stage.
Schools & families
Education is one of Blakeview's strong suits. Blakeview Primary School serves the immediate area, while Blakes Crossing Christian College and Trinity College Blakeview offer independent schooling options from junior through to senior years, giving local families genuine choice without needing to travel far. Craigmore High School, just next door, is the public secondary option for many households in the area.
With a median age of 31 and a population still growing, Blakeview continues to attract younger families and couples starting out, which in turn keeps demand for school places and children's services steady across the suburb.
Getting around
Blakeview is well served by road links through the northern suburbs, with Main North Road and the surrounding arterial network connecting residents to Elizabeth, Munno Para and Smithfield, and on to the Northern Expressway for the run into the city or up towards the Barossa. Public transport is bus-based locally, linking into the Adelaide rail network via Smithfield and Elizabeth stations, which makes commuting into the CBD manageable, if not lightning-fast at around 30 kilometres out.
For most residents, having a car remains the most practical way to get around, particularly for accessing the larger retail and employment hubs in neighbouring suburbs.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock in Blakeview is predominantly modern, a reflection of the suburb's growth in recent decades. Current listings show houses make up 91% of the market, with townhouses at 7% and vacant land at 2%, so buyers are overwhelmingly looking at standalone homes on suburban blocks rather than higher-density living. Expect brick-veneer designs, established streetscapes and the kind of floorplans built with young families in mind.
The small but present slice of land listings also points to some remaining opportunity for those wanting to build new, particularly around the newer pockets bordering Craigmore and Munno Para.
The property market
Blakeview's median house price currently sits at $642,000, having recorded growth of 4.3% recently, a sign that the northern suburbs' affordability continues to draw buyer interest even as prices firm up. For renters, the median asking rent is $550 a week, reflecting solid demand from tenants who value the suburb's schools, space and access to the northern growth corridor.
Compared with inner and eastern Adelaide, Blakeview remains an accessible entry point into home ownership, and its proximity to Craigmore, Smithfield and Para means buyers priced out of those areas often find Blakeview offers similar lifestyle benefits at a more approachable price point.
Market snapshot
Blakeview property market
Median sale price
$642k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$550
per week
Gross rental yield
4.5%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$265k
Median
$642k
Premium
$757k
Days on market
53
Auction clearance
27%
Sold this year
129
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +15.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Blakeview by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Blakeview, SA 5114.
Population
8,979
residents (2021)
Median age
31
years
Household income
$1,706
median, per week
Median rent
$324
per week
Median mortgage
$1,434
per month
Mortgage / income
19%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Blakeview
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Blakeview
$599k
51 Park Terrace
Sold ~July 2026
$720k
15 Angove Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$875k
16 Laburnum Gardens
Sold ~July 2026
$679k
31 Finnis Street
Sold ~July 2026
$699k
43 Burnlea Parade
Sold ~July 2026
$1.10m
1 Chestnut Grove
Sold ~July 2026
$650k
13 Heathcott Court
Sold ~July 2026
$740k
12 Wolsten Drive
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Blakeview suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Blakeview?
The median house price in Blakeview, SA is $642k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 4.3%.
How much is rent in Blakeview?
The median weekly rent in Blakeview is around $550 per week.
Is Blakeview a good place to live?
Blakeview is a northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. Blakeview is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 8,979 and 4 schools in the area.
What is the population of Blakeview?
Blakeview has a population of 8,979 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 31.
What schools are in Blakeview?
There are 4 schools in or near Blakeview, including Blakes Crossing Christian College, Trinity College Blakeview and Blakeview Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Blakeview?
Properties in Blakeview take around 53 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 27%.
How much do you need to buy in Blakeview?
Entry-level properties in Blakeview start around $265k, while premium homes reach $757k.
What suburbs are near Blakeview?
Suburbs near Blakeview include Craigmore, Smithfield, Para, Munno Para and Elizabeth Downs.
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