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Blackwood vs Glenalta

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 2.0 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

BlackwoodGlenalta
Active7621
Safety83100
Wealth6282
Value6766
Parks4080
Cafés9128
Transit3093
Green space7678
Active & healthy6938
Schools nearby (OSM)4225
Median rent$330/wk $380/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,112,000$1,230,000
House sales this quarter135
Population4,2662,039
Full profile Blackwood in full Glenalta 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 Glenalta?

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

Which is cheaper, Blackwood or Glenalta?

Blackwood has the lower median house price of the two ($1,112,000 vs $1,230,000).

Should I live in Blackwood or Glenalta?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Blackwood or Glenalta.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →