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Blackwood vs Coromandel Valley

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 3.0 km apart, on the same open data. Blackwood scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

BlackwoodCoromandel Valley
Active7642
Safety8399
Wealth6292
Value6775
Parks4063
Cafés9128
Transit3018
Green space7662
Active & healthy6940
Schools nearby (OSM)4224
Median rent$330/wk $420/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,112,000$1,210,000
House sales this quarter1315
Population4,2664,380
Full profile Blackwood in full Coromandel Valley 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 Blackwood safer than Coromandel Valley?

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

Which is cheaper, Blackwood or Coromandel Valley?

Blackwood has the lower median house price of the two ($1,112,000 vs $1,210,000).

Should I live in Blackwood or Coromandel Valley?

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

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →