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Blackwood vs Hawthorndene

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 2.3 km apart, on the same open data. Blackwood scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

BlackwoodHawthorndene
Active7653
Safety8398
Wealth6289
Value6776
Parks4024
Cafés9165
Transit3014
Green space7664
Active & healthy6961
Schools nearby (OSM)4245
Median rent$330/wk $400/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,112,000$1,140,000
House sales this quarter1312
Population4,2663,389
Full profile Blackwood in full Hawthorndene 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 Hawthorndene?

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

Which is cheaper, Blackwood or Hawthorndene?

Blackwood has the lower median house price of the two ($1,112,000 vs $1,140,000).

Should I live in Blackwood or Hawthorndene?

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 Hawthorndene.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →