Black Forest

SA 5035 • Greater Adelaide

1,982
Population (2021)
$46,488
Median Income
0.69 km²
Area
34m
Elevation

About Black Forest

Black Forest is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in South Australia, located within the Unley (City) area. With a population of 1,982 and a median income of $46,488, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 0.69 km² at an elevation of 34m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Black Forest combines affordability with quality of life.

Black Forest falls under postcode 5035 and is governed by Unley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Badcoe electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5035
Urban Area
Unley
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.96°, 138.58°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
0.69 km²
Elevation
34m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$290
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,933
Census 2021
1,982
2.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,648
Income 2021
$46,488
23.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,447
Born Overseas 506

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 76
  • 2. England 71
  • 3. Nepal 52
  • 4. China 37
  • 5. Greece 30
  • 6. Vietnam 15
  • 7. New Zealand 12
  • 8. Philippines 12
  • 9. Hong Kong 10
  • 10. United States 10
  • 11. Indonesia 9
  • 12. Malaysia 9
  • 13. Scotland 9
  • 14. Brazil 8
  • 15. Iran 8

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 730
Australian 638
Irish 216
Scottish 191
German 164
Greek 120
Italian 92
Chinese 67
Indian 66
Dutch 30

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

999
Both parents born in Australia
660
Both parents born overseas
300
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
49.0%
Christianity
37.1%
Hinduism
4.6%
Buddhism
2.6%
Islam
1.2%
Sikhism
1.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
95 (4.8%)
5-14 years
201 (10.1%)
15-19 years
102 (5.1%)
20-24 years
137 (6.9%)
25-34 years
335 (16.9%)
35-44 years
257 (13.0%)
45-54 years
246 (12.4%)
55-64 years
263 (13.3%)
65-74 years
214 (10.8%)
75-84 years
100 (5.0%)
85+ years
30 (1.5%)

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