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Belair vs Blackwood

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 3.2 km apart, on the same open data. Belair scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

BelairBlackwood
Active9276
Safety8783
Wealth9362
Value9267
Parks3640
Cafés6891
Transit630
Green space8076
Active & healthy7569
Schools nearby (OSM)2642
Median rent$376/wk $330/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,455,000$1,112,000
House sales this quarter1613
Population4,7184,266
Full profile Belair in full Blackwood in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Belair safer than Blackwood?

Belair scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Belair or Blackwood?

Blackwood has the lower median house price of the two ($1,112,000 vs $1,455,000).

Should I live in Belair or Blackwood?

Belair scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Belair or Blackwood.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →