Blair Athol, SA: suburb profile

The population of Blair Athol SA is 5,274 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blair Athol is $640 per week ($33,280 per year). Median rent in Blair Athol is $321 per week ($1,391 per month). Blair Athol has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Blair Athol has a population density of 2,694 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Blair Athol is Afghanistan. The most common religion is Islam (24.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blair Athol is $1,600.

There were 321 recorded offences in Blair Athol in 2025-26, a rate of 61 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (163 offences).

Population
5,274
Census 2021
Median income
$640/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$321/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
32years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Blair Athol vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Blair Athol is $640 a week, 16% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 518th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $321 a week, $21 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 22.0% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 32, 11 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBlair AtholTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$640/wk$759/wk −16%$766/wk
Household income$1,459/wk$1,494/wk −2%$1,637/wk
Rent$321/wk$300/wk +7%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,600/mo$1,534/mo +4%$1,733/mo
Median age3243 −11 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.0%19.5% +2.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Blair Athol, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Blair Athol Population

5,274 residents at the 2021 Census.

Blair Athol Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$640/wk
$33,280 per year
Ranked 6,433 of 14,663
Median Rent
$321/wk
$1,391 per month
Ranked 4,044 of 14,663
Median Age
32years
6 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Blair Athol Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,459/wk
Median rent $321/wk
Rent to income 22.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Blair Athol against your income

About $6,322 a month
Median rent $321/wk
Left after rent $1,138/wk
Rent share 22.0%

Blair Athol Schools

19
schools nearby
11
government
1025
avg ICSEA score
7,126
total students
Prospect Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 537 students
1109
ICSEA
Nailsworth Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 548 students
1106
ICSEA
St Monica's Parish School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 192 students
1102
ICSEA
Rosary School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 484 students
1101
ICSEA
Vale Park Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 393 students
1097
ICSEA
St Paul Lutheran School Independent
Primary · R-6 · 260 students
1062
ICSEA
Prospect North Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 373 students
1037
ICSEA
Hampstead Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 243 students
1032
ICSEA
St Gabriel's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 306 students
1032
ICSEA
Sports College South Australia Independent
Secondary · 11-12 · 404 students
1015
ICSEA
Northfield Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 352 students
982
ICSEA
Enfield Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 188 students
978
ICSEA
Roma Mitchell Secondary College Government
Secondary · U, 7-12 · 1,638 students
971
ICSEA
St Brigid's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 165 students
965
ICSEA
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 478 students
960
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 19 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Blair Athol, with a map

Blair Athol Map

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Blair Athol, South Australia: 34.8592°S, 138.5966°E

Blair Athol Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (19)

People in Blair Athol

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.2% (2,811) Female 46.8% (2,468)

Population Density

2,694
people per km²
5,274 people · 2.0 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,668
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Afghanistan
12.7%
India
9.5%
Vietnam
3.8%
Pakistan
3.3%
Iran
1.5%
Philippines
1.5%
China
1.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Vietnamese
5.3%
Punjabi
3.4%
Gujarati
3.2%
Persian (excluding Dari)
2.1%
Hindi
2.0%
Greek
1.9%
Arabic
1.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
17.4%
Australian
17.0%
Indian
7.9%
Vietnamese
5.3%
Chinese
4.7%
Italian
4.7%
Irish
3.8%
German
3.6%
Scottish
3.4%
Greek
2.9%
Filipino
2.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Islam
24.5%
No religion
24.2%
Catholic
13.8%
Hinduism
7.4%
Not stated
6.8%
Buddhism
4.2%
Eastern Orthodox
3.7%
Other religions
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
42.9% 1,857
Separated
3.1% 132
Divorced
7.1% 307
Widowed
4.3% 184
Never married
42.7% 1,846

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
49.0%
Couple: no children
19.5%
Couple: no children under 15
13.5%
One parent: no children under 15
9.0%
One parent: children under 15
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
24.8%
2 persons
28.4%
3 persons
15.8%
4 persons
16.0%
5 persons
7.1%
6+ persons
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Blair Athol

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,774 occupied private dwellings in Blair Athol at the 2021 Census, 44.9% were rented, 21.3% owned outright and 30.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 23 dwellings
Owned outright
21.3% 377 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
30.3% 537 dwellings
Rented
44.9% 796 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.9% 34 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
84.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
12.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.8%
2 bedrooms
19.9%
3 bedrooms
59.4%
4 bedrooms
14.3%
5 bedrooms
3.1%
6+ bedrooms
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.0%
$300-$449/mo
1.5%
$450-$599/mo
2.3%
$600-$799/mo
4.0%
$800-$999/mo
4.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
26.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
6.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
10.2%
1 vehicle
36.0%
2 vehicles
34.9%
3 vehicles
10.8%
4+ vehicles
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Blair Athol

Employment

Employed full-time
33.5% 1,321 people
Employed part-time
22.5% 887 people
Unemployed
6.1% 239 people
Not in labour force
37.9% 1,491 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
27.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.0%
Community & Personal Service
15.5%
Clerical & Administrative
10.3%
Labourers
9.8%
Managers
8.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.9%
Sales Workers
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.4%
$1-$149/wk
1.1%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.7%
$400-$499/wk
8.2%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
6.7%
$800-$999/wk
7.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.8%
$4,000+/wk
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.5%
$150-$299/wk
8.5%
$300-$399/wk
5.7%
$400-$499/wk
5.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
12.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.4%
$3,500+/wk
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.4%
Did not go to work
9.6%
Car (passenger)
6.4%
Bus
6.3%
Walked only
1.3%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.7%
Other
0.7%
Bicycle
0.6%
Truck
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
73.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.6%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
35.1%
Certificate III/IV
27.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.7%
Postgraduate Degree
13.4%
Certificate I/II
3.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.0%
Engineering
15.0%
Society & Culture
14.4%
Health
13.3%
Information Technology
7.1%
Education
6.5%
Architecture & Building
6.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.5%
Creative Arts
3.5%
Agriculture & Environment
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
23.2%
Vocational Education
21.4%
Secondary: Government
17.3%
Primary: Catholic
9.1%
Secondary: Catholic
8.8%
Pre-school
8.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
87.6%
Has need for assistance
6.3%
Need for assistance not stated
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
451
Asthma
146
Diabetes
129
Arthritis
100
Heart disease
72
Lung condition
68
Cancer
51
Kidney disease
46
Stroke
40
Dementia
12

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.0% 524
Did not provide
87.0% 3,501

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.7% 512
Not a volunteer
87.3% 3,523

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.4% 16
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
1.1% 44
Never served
98.5% 4,002

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
43.1%
1 child
15.4%
2 children
24.8%
3 children
8.8%
4 children
5.7%
5+ children
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
20
1951: 1960
57
1961: 1970
90
1971: 1980
84
1981: 1990
156
1991: 2000
152
2001: 2010
515
2011: 2015
631
2016
114
2017
133
2018
163
2019
240
2020
79
2021
39

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

19.5%
moved in the last year
54.9%
moved in the last 5 years
9.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,940
Moved from SA
503
Moved: same area (SA2)
206
Moved from overseas
101
Moved from NSW
57
Moved from VIC
47
Moved from WA
12
Moved from QLD
9
Moved from ACT
9
Moved from TAS
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.3%
5: 14 hours
23.5%
15: 29 hours
10.3%
30+ hours
7.9%
Did not do domestic work
38.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.7%
Step family: no other children
5.3%
Blended family: no other children
1.3%
Other couple: children only
1.1%
Intact family: other children present
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Blair Athol Crime Statistics

321 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
163
Property Damage
63
Assault
47
Break & Enter
31
Fraud
10
Other Against Person
5
Robbery
2

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Blair Athol

The closest suburb to Blair Athol is Enfield (SA), 0.8 km away.

Enfield (SA)
0.8 km away · income $696/wk · rent $320/wk
Kilburn
1.0 km away · income $542/wk · rent $270/wk
Clearview
1.6 km away · income $781/wk · rent $308/wk
Sefton Park
2.1 km away · income $784/wk · rent $310/wk
Broadview
2.5 km away · income $897/wk · rent $320/wk
Prospect (SA)
2.7 km away · income $954/wk · rent $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blair Athol

What is the population of Blair Athol SA?

The population of Blair Athol SA is 5,274 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,694 people per km². Blair Athol is ranked #1,496 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Blair Athol?

The median personal income in Blair Athol SA is $640 per week, or $33,280 per year. The median household income is $1,459 per week. Family income is $1,668 per week. Blair Athol is ranked #6,433 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Blair Athol?

Median rent in Blair Athol SA is $321 per week ($1,391 per month). Rent represents 22.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Blair Athol ranks #4,044 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Blair Athol?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blair Athol SA is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blair Athol?

The median age in Blair Athol SA is 32 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blair Athol a good suburb to live in?

Blair Athol is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 5,274. The median income is $640/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40120. All dollar figures in AUD.