Craigmore - Blakeview
Statistical Area - sa2

Craigmore - Blakeview lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Craigmore-Blakeview's population stood at around 21,402 as of August 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure reflected an increase of 1,482 people, marking a 7.4% growth since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 19,920. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 21,159 in June 2024 and an additional 202 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 1,801 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Craigmore-Blakeview's growth of 7.4% since the 2021 census surpassed both the state (6.7%) and metropolitan area averages, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration drove this growth, contributing approximately 49.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category were used, based on 2021 data and released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, significant population increase is forecast for Craigmore-Blakeview, with an expected growth of 7,106 persons by 2041 based on the latest population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 32.1% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Craigmore - Blakeview when compared nationally

Craigmore - Blakeview has averaged approximately 127 new dwelling approvals per year. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, showing 637 homes approved over the past five financial years from FY-20 to FY-25, with 18 approvals so far in FY-26. On average, each home built has accommodated around 5.8 new residents annually between FY-20 and FY-25. This supply is significantly lagging demand, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

The average construction cost of new homes is $329,000, aligning with regional trends. In the current financial year, there have been $17.1 million in commercial approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Craigmore - Blakeview has significantly less development activity, at 85.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. Furthermore, recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suitable for buyers seeking space.

With around 677 people per dwelling approval, Craigmore - Blakeview reflects a highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate that Craigmore - Blakeview will gain approximately 6,863 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Craigmore - Blakeview has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 16 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are Playford Alive Urban Renewal Project, Bentley Road Affordable Housing Development, Catherine McAuley School Upgrade, and Mark Oliphant College Community Facility. The following list details those projects deemed most relevant.

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Craigmore - Blakeview has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Craigmore-Blakeview has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate in June 2025 was 4.6%.

Employment grew by 1.2% over the past year. As of June 2025, 10,823 residents are employed. The unemployment rate is 0.6% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation is 65.1%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

Manufacturing has a notably high concentration with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. Professional & technical services have limited presence, with only 2.8% of residents employed in this sector compared to the regional average of 7.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison of working population versus resident population. Employment levels increased by 1.2% and labour force increased by 1.2% during the year to June 2025, with unemployment remaining largely unchanged. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 2.1%, labour force grow by 2.1%, and a marginal increase in unemployment. State-level data from Sep-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.06% year-on-year, adding 9,370 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.5%, broadly inline with the national rate of 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Craigmore-Blakeview's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Craigmore-Blakeview's income level is below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in Craigmore-Blakeview is $50,809 and the average income stands at $55,687, compared to Greater Adelaide's figures of $52,592 and $64,886 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Craigmore-Blakeview would be approximately $56,312 (median) and $61,718 (average) as of March 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Craigmore-Blakeview rank modestly, between the 40th and 42nd percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 38.9% of locals (8,325 people) with incomes ranging from $1,500 to $2,999, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 31.8% similarly occupy this range. After housing costs, 85.0% of income remains for other expenses.

Craigmore - Blakeview is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Craigmore-Blakeview's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.5% houses and 1.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 83.7% houses and 16.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Craigmore-Blakeview was higher than Adelaide metro at 22.2%, with the rest either mortgaged (51.9%) or rented (25.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,337, above Adelaide metro's average of $1,300. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $310, compared to Adelaide metro's $265. Nationally, Craigmore-Blakeview's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Craigmore - Blakeview features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 77.9% of all households, including 35.0% couples with children, 25.4% couples without children, and 16.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 22.1%, comprising 19.7% lone person households and 2.4% group households of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.6.

Craigmore - Blakeview faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The Craigmore-Blakeview area faces notable educational challenges with university qualification rates at 11.6%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification (8.5%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 30.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 12.8% in primary, 7.7% in secondary, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education. A network of eight schools operates within Craigmore-Blakeview, educating approximately 5,189 students. The area serves as an educational center for the broader region with school capacity exceeding typical residential needs (24.4 places per 100 residents vs regional average of 17.3). The educational mix includes four primary schools, one secondary school, and three K-12 schools. Craigmore-Blakeview demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA score: 963), indicating balanced educational opportunities.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Craigmore-Blakeview has 73 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 11 different routes that together facilitate 744 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents generally located within 250 metres of the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 106 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Craigmore - Blakeview is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Craigmore-Blakeview faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across various age groups but notably higher among older cohorts. The area has approximately 10,187 residents, of whom around 48% have private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 10.5% and 9.5% of residents respectively. About 64.7% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 63.4%. The area has a relatively high proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, with 13.8%, or approximately 2,942 people, falling into this age group. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention compared to the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Craigmore - Blakeview was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Craigmore-Blakeview had a higher than average cultural diversity, with 21.3% of its population born overseas and 11.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Craigmore-Blakeview, accounting for 38.6% of people. The category 'Other' showed slight overrepresentation, comprising 1.1% compared to 1.3% across Greater Adelaide.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (34.5%), Australian (27.9%), and Other (8.4%). Notable differences existed in the representation of certain ethnicities: German was overrepresented at 4.6%, Russian at 0.4%, and Welsh at 0.6%.

Craigmore - Blakeview hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Craigmore-Blakeview's median age is 34 years, which is considerably lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Craigmore-Blakeview has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (15.1%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (4.4%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 65-74 has increased from 6.8% to 7.8%, while the 45-54 age group has decreased from 12.3% to 11.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Craigmore-Blakeview's age profile, with the strongest growth projected for the 45-54 cohort (45%), adding 1,098 residents to reach a total of 3,538.