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Balaklava has an estimated 2,124 residents, up from 2,083 at the 2021 Census — a change of 41 people, or 2.0%. Density is about 19 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census Balaklava's population is estimated at around 2,124 as of Aug 26. This reflects an increase of 41 people (2.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,083 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,121, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 15 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 19.0 persons per square kilometer, a level providing ample space per person.
Over the past decade, Balaklava has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 0.2% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 51.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, are applied by AreaSearch across individual SA2 boundaries. For unmapped SA2 localities and intervals following 2032, figures incorporate the 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age-cohort forecasts based on 2021 data, converted via a population-weighted aggregation model from LGA down to SA2 zones. In light of anticipated demographic patterns, the suburb of Balaklava is projected to experience population expansion above the non-metropolitan median, adding 257 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 models—amounting to an overall gain of 12.0% across the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
22 new dwellings have been approved in Balaklava over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 2.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Examining ABS residential approvals across statistical geographies, AreaSearch indicates that Balaklava has averaged roughly 4 new dwelling permits per year, accumulating an estimated 22 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 4 approvals have been lodged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the addition of approximately 0.4 new residents per approved dwelling annually shows that residential building activity has matched or outpaced inbound demand, providing buyers with abundant options and establishing room for demographic expansion beyond current projections, with new builds averaging an estimated construction value of $347,000.
Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $6.4 million during the ongoing financial year, underlining the dominant residential profile of the locality. When measured against Rest of SA, per-capita residential approvals in Balaklava track at roughly two-thirds the regional rate, placing it in the 28th percentile across Australia; this constrained pipeline reduces new stock choices for purchasers and bolsters demand across the established property market. This below-average national volume highlights the mature nature of the locality and points toward potential planning hurdles. Furthermore, all recent building permits were issued exclusively for separate standalone dwellings, preserving the traditional low-density residential fabric geared toward families seeking spacious living. A ratio of 531 people for each residential approval underscores the subdued, low-volume pace of local building activity. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, demographic models project Balaklava will expand by 254 residents by 2041. If residential construction remains at its present trajectory, new housing additions may fall behind population increases, potentially tightening buyer competition and providing upward momentum for property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Balaklava
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects close to Balaklava, worth an estimated $1.86 billion. 8 are already under construction and 5 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic planning policies and capital works programs exert a profound influence over regional property dynamics. AreaSearch has identified no major infrastructure projects expected to impact the immediate locality. Prominent regional initiatives underway include the SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program, SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28, Mid North South Australia REZ Expansion, and Northern Water, with surrounding regional projects outlined below for context.
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Eden Two Wells
A residential community with larger allotments, now sold out. It was developed by Land Australia.
Liberty Two Wells
Liberty is a masterplanned residential community delivered by Hickinbotham Group in the Adelaide Plains growth corridor. The project encompasses over 500 residential allotments alongside more than 6 hectares of parks, community reserves, and walking trails. Active staged civil construction and home building works remain underway.
Two Wells Primary School Infrastructure Upgrade
A $10 million investment to upgrade facilities and replace outdated buildings at Two Wells Primary School.
Grevillea Grove
A small residential development with only 30 homes on generously proportioned blocks.
Two Wells Town Centre
The Two Wells Town Centre is a $150 million master-planned retail and community development delivered via a public-private partnership between Adelaide Plains Council and Leyton Property. Spanning an 8-hectare site at the intersection of Port Wakefield Highway and Old Port Wakefield Road, the project features a full-line Drakes Supermarket, over 6,000 sqm of specialty retail, childcare, medical services, and civic public plazas. The development is progressing through planning code amendments to facilitate construction.
Two Wells Main Street Masterplan
A project to revitalise the main street of Two Wells through urban design projects, including renewing the public realm, improving accessibility, and undergrounding powerlines.
Riverlea Masterplanned Community
South Australia's largest masterplanned community in Buckland Park, planned for 15,300 dwellings housing up to 40,000 residents, spanning 1,308 hectares. The development includes a town centre, schools, commercial facilities, extensive open spaces with lakes and waterways, retail centers, and comprehensive community amenities. Construction timeline spans 25 years.
Mitolo Headquarters Expansion
Expansion of the Mitolo Group headquarters in Virginia.
875 residents of Balaklava are employed, from a labour force of 926. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 53.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,715, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Balaklava maintains a diverse employment foundation across professional and manual occupations, recording an unemployment rate of 5.5% alongside a 3.7% estimated rise in jobs over the past year according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical data. There were 875 employed residents as of March 2026, matching the Regional SA unemployment level of 5.5%, while the local participation rate of 53.0% tracks substantially below the Regional SA benchmark of 58.3%. Census returns indicated that a modest 6.0% of the workforce worked remotely from home, though figures should be viewed alongside the prevailing COVID-19 restrictions of that period.
Local employment is predominantly concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, education & training, along with health care & social assistance. Specialization is especially pronounced within education & training, where local job representation is 1.7 times that of the wider region. Conversely, accommodation & food services accounts for only 4.0% of the Balaklava workforce relative to 7.0% across Regional SA. Contrasting Census working population tallies with resident counts suggests a relatively constrained volume of jobs positioned directly within the immediate community. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 3.7% and labour force increased by 3.5%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. This contrasts with Regional SA, where employment rose by 1.2%, the labour force grew by 2.6%, and unemployment rose 1.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Balaklava. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Balaklava's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.4% over five years and 11.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Balaklava is $1,088 a week (about $57,000 a year), with median personal income at $611 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,246 a year against an average of $55,869. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation figures from the ATO for financial year 2023, compiled by AreaSearch, show that personal earnings in the suburb of Balaklava track below national benchmarks. Taxpayers in the suburb of Balaklava recorded a median income of $46,246 and an average of $55,869, compared to $48,920 and $58,933 across Regional SA. Applying a 10.17% increase in line with Wage Price Index movements since financial year 2023 brings estimated earnings to $50,949 (median) and $61,551 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual income tiers, Census metrics position Balaklava between the 6th and 13th percentiles nationally.
Personal income distribution is heavily concentrated in the $400 - 799 weekly range, covering 31.1% of residents (660 people), whereas Regional SA is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 category at 27.5%. Despite manageable housing expenses allowing residents to retain 87.6% of their earnings, overall disposable income sits at the 11th percentile across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Balaklava had 840 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 0% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $227 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,035 a month. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the dwelling landscape in Balaklava consisted of 87.4% standalone houses and 12.6% alternative housing forms (such as semi-detached residences, flats, and other categories), compared with 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings in Regional SA. Outright home ownership stood at 42.3%, matching the regional benchmark, while 31.4% of households carried a mortgage and 26.3% rented their homes. The median monthly mortgage cost of $1,035 sat well under the Regional SA figure of $1,153, while the median weekly rental payment of $227 was slightly above the regional level of $220.
Compared to Australia-wide benchmarks of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents, housing outlays in Balaklava are considerably more affordable.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Balaklava counted 840 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, fewer than in 75% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements at 63.9% of all local households, divided into couples without children (30.0%), couples with children (23.5%), and single parent families (10.4%). Non-family living situations make up the remaining 36.1%, with single-person households accounting for 33.2% and group living representing 2.5%. With an average of 2.3 people per dwelling, the median household size equals that of Regional SA.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.9% of adults in Balaklava hold a university qualification, including 10.1% with a bachelor degree and 1.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 91% of areas nationally. A further 27.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,162 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 964 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Higher education rates in the locality reflect notable challenges, as tertiary degree holders represent 12.9% of the population compared to 30.4% across Australia, highlighting a key focus area for future educational strategies. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 10.1%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.7% and postgraduate degrees at 1.1%. Vocational and technical education is well established, with 34.8% of individuals aged 15 and above possessing technical qualifications, broken down into certificate-level qualifications (27.3%) and advanced diplomas (7.5%). Active participation in formal learning encompasses 24.7% of the local population.
By educational stage, this consists of 12.4% enrolled in primary schools, 7.0% in secondary institutions, and 2.0% attending tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Balaklava means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in Balaklava comprise 2 operational passenger stops. A single route connects these locations, providing 2 weekly passenger trips in total. Overall transit connectivity remains modest, with local dwellings situated an average distance of 723 meters from the nearest stop. Given the predominantly residential character of the area, daily travel involves outbound commuting, with private motor vehicles representing the primary transport mode at 89%, followed by 8% who walk. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles each, while a modest 6.0% of workers performed their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Across the entire network, service scheduling registers no daily trips on average, translating to roughly 1 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.2% of residents in Balaklava report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 9.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates by AreaSearch points to considerable health burdens in Balaklava, characterized by widespread incidence of prevalent health conditions across younger as well as older residents. Meanwhile, private health insurance uptake is comparatively constrained, covering around 49% of all residents (~1,043 people) in contrast to the 55.7% national benchmark. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments among residents, diagnosed in 10.7% and 10.2% of the population respectively, while 59.2% reported having no chronic medical conditions compared with 62.5% across Regional SA.
Elevated rates of chronic illness place ongoing strain on the working-age cohort. Senior citizens aged 65 and over comprise 29.6% of the population (628 people), exceeding the Regional SA share of 27.1%, with overall senior health benchmarks broadly reflecting broader community-wide indicators.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Balaklava is largely Australian-born, at 91.0% of residents, with 3.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (35.3%) and English (33.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics position Balaklava below nationwide levels, with 91.0% of the community born in Australia, 92.8% holding Australian citizenship, and 96.2% speaking exclusively English within their households. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 53.4% of Balaklava residents relative to 45.2% recorded across Regional SA. Regarding ancestral background based on parental country of birth, the primary ancestries reported across Balaklava are Australian at 35.3%, English at 33.8%, and German at 8.3%. Other distinct cultural backgrounds show varied concentrations, including Filipino residents making up 1.8% of the community (versus 0.7% regionally), French heritage at 0.4% (against 0.3%), and Australian Aboriginal representation at 2.0% (compared to 3.3% across the wider region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Balaklava is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 21.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographically, the suburb of Balaklava maintains a strong youthful representation. As at August 2026, residents aged 0 - 24 comprise 30.3% of the community, exceeding the 26.4% figure for Regional SA, while the 45 - 64 age group represents 21.8% locally compared to 25.1% regionally. The estimated median age stood at 46 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census level, sitting 1 year below the Regional SA median of 47 and above the national median of 38 at that Census. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 45 - 64 has reduced from 24.1% down to an estimated 21.8%.
Long-term projections to 2041 indicate that the elderly cohort (65+) will experience the largest expansion, adding 184 residents (29%) to reach a total of 813.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Balaklava
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 15 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,083 at the 2021 Census → 2,124 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL40062). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.