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Black Forest vs Clarence Park

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 0.5 km apart, on the same open data. Black Forest scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

Black ForestClarence Park
Active89
Safety8664
Wealth5571
Value8888
Parks324
Cafés2884
Transit9999
Green space3816
Active & healthy3032
Schools nearby (OSM)5127
Median rent$290/wk $310/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,500,000$1,450,500
House sales this quarter47
Population1,9822,658
Full profile Black Forest in full Clarence Park 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 Black Forest safer than Clarence Park?

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

Which is cheaper, Black Forest or Clarence Park?

Clarence Park has the lower median house price of the two ($1,450,500 vs $1,500,000).

Should I live in Black Forest or Clarence Park?

Black Forest scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Black Forest or Clarence Park.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →