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Black Forest vs Kurralta Park

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.3 km apart, on the same open data. Black Forest scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.

Black ForestKurralta Park
Active82
Safety8630
Wealth5545
Value8870
Parks3218
Cafés2892
Transit9993
Green space3852
Active & healthy3041
Schools nearby (OSM)5116
Median rent$290/wk $300/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,500,000$1,481,000
House sales this quarter45
Population1,9823,139
Full profile Black Forest in full Kurralta 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 Kurralta 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 Kurralta Park?

Kurralta Park has the lower median house price of the two ($1,481,000 vs $1,500,000).

Should I live in Black Forest or Kurralta Park?

Black Forest scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Black Forest or Kurralta Park.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →