1.Eden Two Wells
Residential Development
CompletedA residential community with larger allotments, now sold out. It was developed by Land Australia.
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Rest of SA / Lower North
$402
Median rent / wk
Period ending Mar 2026
0.0%
Rent growth / yr
Period ending Mar 2026
2,130
People
17 Jul 2026
+2.3%
Growth since 2021
Census
10
For sale now
indexed listings
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026
ABS QuickStats SAL40062How we calculate this
How figures are calculatedFigures are extracted from the sources listed here at the observation date shown, and displayed unchanged. Rank bars use the profile's score out of 10 where one exists. Missing values are shown as unavailable — never estimated or back-filled.
Suburb (SAL) analysis
This analysis uses Suburb (SAL) boundaries, which can differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when they share the same name. SAL 40062.
2,130
People
est. as @ 17 Jul 2026
2021 Census | 2,083 people
112.08 km²
Land area
19 /km²
Density
5.7%
Unemployment
5 /yr
Resi approvals
Situated 88 kilometers north of the Adelaide CBD, the suburb of Balaklava is a region characterized by its picturesque landscape, featuring stunning coastal and rural scenery. The community is recognized for its rich agricultural heritage, which is supported by fertile soils and prosperous local farming industries. In addition to its productive landscape, the area offers residents and visitors various outdoor activities, including bushwalking, cycling, fishing, and birdwatching, while its charming small towns boast friendly communities, a distinct heritage, and popular local events. Demographic analysis indicates that the population of the suburb of Balaklava is estimated at around 2,130 as of May 2026. This figure, calculated using annual SA2-level ERP releases and quarterly national address updates, represents minimal change from the 2,083 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. The local population is distinguished by an elevated proportion of residents aged 85 and over, with a high concentration of retirement-aged and elderly individuals living in lone-person households. These households typically exhibit lower-quartile income levels and lower educational attainment. Despite these trends, the suburb features above-average numbers of children per family and strong rates of outright home ownership, complemented by affordable housing options. The local labor market is marked by a pronounced employment base in wholesale trade and education, while overall population growth in the area reflects limited expansion patterns.
Estimated residents are up from 2,083 at the 2021 Census — a change of 47 people, or 2.3%.
Districts View
Forecast demand
Official forecasts point to an additional 251 residents by 2041 — growth of 11.8% on the current estimated population.
Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around Balaklava, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 55th percentile nationally.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 5.4% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
Below-average resident incomes
Balaklava ranks in the 10th percentile nationally for income (score 1/10).
Lower household incomes can constrain rent growth and buyer depth, and increase sensitivity to interest-rate and cost-of-living pressure.
Weak local employment drivers
Balaklava ranks in the 22nd percentile nationally for employment drivers (score 2.2/10).
Areas with limited local job creation rely more heavily on commuting access and broader regional employment conditions.
Limited public transport access
Balaklava ranks in the 20th percentile nationally for transport & access (score 2/10).
Car-dependent locations can appeal to a narrower tenant pool and are more exposed to fuel and commuting costs.
Below-average amenity provision
Balaklava ranks in the 27th percentile nationally for amenities (score 2.7/10).
Thin local amenity can cap price premiums relative to better-serviced neighbouring suburbs.
Lower education outcomes
Balaklava ranks in the 9th percentile nationally for education (score 0.9/10).
School quality and attainment influence family demand, a key driver of long-term owner-occupier depth.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for Balaklava. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 17 Jul 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
The level of residential development activity in Balaklava is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by Districts
Detail
Based on Districts analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Balaklava has experienced around 5 dwellings receiving development approval annually, totalling an estimated 26 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 2 approvals have been recorded. Given an average of only 0.3 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts, while new homes are being built at an average value of $359,000, demonstrating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Also, $6.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting the area's residential character.
Relative to Rest of SA, Balaklava records about 68% of the building activity per person while it places among the 27th percentile of areas assessed nationally, meaning more limited choices for buyers, supporting demand for existing homes. This activity is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. Meanwhile, recent building activity consists entirely of standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated count of 607 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.
Looking ahead, Balaklava is expected to grow by 251 residents through to 2041 (from the latest Districts quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.
Districts' assessment of the Wakefield LGA register has identified 27 substantial development applications lodged in Balaklava over the past 5 years (7 in the last 12 months). Minor and ancillary works — single dwellings, outbuildings, signage and smaller residential developments — are excluded. Of these, 16 were approved (59%, or 100% of those decided) while 9 are under assessment. Districts estimates that 1 of these developments has likely been constructed. The most common application types are industrial, retail and commercial.
27 applications in the profile extract.
Recent Development Approvals by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Balaklava | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 4 | 185,138 | 75 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 2 | 184,871 | 70 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 6/100.0% | 89,436/61.9% | 67/99.4% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 0/0.0% | 55,043/38.1% | 0/0.6% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 5 | 188,882 | 84 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 26 | 944,410 | 420 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 1.6 | 6.5 | 3.5 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 2.4 | 7.2 | 3.6 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | -1 | 2.8 | 0.7 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | 0.3 | 2.1 | 0.6 |
| Persons per Approval | 606 | 158 | 289 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 359 | 342 | 256 |
| Commercial Development Value | 6,386 | 105,080,908 | 51,261 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 13 | 100 | 50 |
Project pipeline
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Balaklava has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 25thth percentile nationally
Detail
Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 0 projects have been identified by Districts that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include 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 the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
Residential Development
CompletedA residential community with larger allotments, now sold out. It was developed by Land Australia.
Residential Development
ConstructionA residential development offering house and land packages in a rural setting with over 6 hectares of parks and reserves.
Source 1 for Liberty Two Wells (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Liberty Two Wells (opens in new tab)
Education & Training
PlanningA $10 million investment to upgrade facilities and replace outdated buildings at Two Wells Primary School.
Source for Two Wells Primary School Infrastructure Upgrade (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
ConstructionA small residential development with only 30 homes on generously proportioned blocks.
Retail
Dev. ApprovalLeyton Property, with Adelaide Plains Council, is delivering a new mixed-use retail and community town centre on an 8 hectare site in Two Wells. The precinct is planned to include a full-line 3500 sqm Drakes supermarket, specialty retail, healthcare, hospitality, convenience retail, community services, landscaped open space, pedestrian links and a town square. Stage 1 has planning consent, while construction is now indicatively targeted to begin in late 2026, subject to infrastructure arrangements. Completion is planned in stages from 2027 to 2030.
Source 1 for Two Wells Town Centre (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Two Wells Town Centre (opens in new tab)
8 projects tracked around Balaklava (SA), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 17 Jul 2026$450,000
House · 3 bed · 849m² land
Listed 16 July 2026
Price not recorded
House · 3 bed · 1,085m² land
Listed 10 July 2026
$885,000
House · 5 bed · 1,011m² land
Listed 20 Aug 2026
$6,785,000
Land · 0 bed · 11,991m² land
Listed 16 Aug 2026
Price not recorded
House · 3 bed · 364m² land
Listed 6 July 2026
$575,000
House For Sale · 4 bed · 2,492m² land
Listed 12 Mar 2026
$890,000
House For Sale · 4 bed · 2,124m² land
Listed 30 June 2026
$819,000
House For Sale · 4 bed · 1,416m² land
Listed 30 June 2026
$475,000
House For Sale · 3 bed · 1,630m² land
Listed 8 July 2026
$950,000
House For Sale · 4 bed
Listed 13 Aug 2026
From indexed listing events. Districts records what the listing publishes — asks and attributes are the agent's, not a valuation.
Properties
Data to 17 Jul 2026Source: Districts property records · 17 in 2026 · 180 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Balaklava with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balaklava | — | 2,130 | — | — | — |
| Clare (SA) | 38.9 km | 3,336 | — | — | — |
| Freeling | 49.7 km | 2,853 | — | — | — |
| Kapunda | 50.1 km | 3,262 | — | — | — |
| Two Wells | 51.3 km | 4,352 | — | — | — |
| Lewiston | 53.5 km | 3,659 | — | — | — |
| Hewett | 56.8 km | 3,224 | — | — | — |
| Willaston | 57.0 km | 3,963 | — | — | — |
| Angle Vale | 58.7 km | 7,246 | — | — | — |
| Gawler East | 59.2 km | 6,702 | — | — | — |
| Gawler South | 59.4 km | 3,100 | — | — | — |
| Virginia (SA) | 59.4 km | 3,690 | — | — | — |
| Evanston | 59.7 km | 2,907 | — | — | — |
| Evanston Gardens | 60.2 km | 3,038 | — | — | — |
| Evanston Park | 61.0 km | 4,881 | — | — | — |
| Munno Para West | 61.4 km | 9,558 | — | — | — |
| Andrews Farm | 62.9 km | 9,616 | — | — | — |
| Munno Para | 63.1 km | 6,323 | — | — | — |
| Smithfield Plains | 63.4 km | 3,595 | — | — | — |
| Nuriootpa | 63.5 km | 7,828 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
Above-average children per family
Affordable housing options
Strong outright home ownership
Notable wholesale trade employment base
Elevated proportion 85 and over
Pronounced education employment
Population Growth
4.0
Density
2.0
Development Activity
1.3
Employment Drivers
2.2
Infrastructure Drivers
5.5
Education
0.9
Amenities
2.7
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
An assessment of population growth drivers in Balaklava reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends
Detail
Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by Districts since the Census Balaklava's population is estimated at around 2,130 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 47 people (2.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,083 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,125, estimated by Districts 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.
Employment
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Employment performance in Balaklava has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally
Detail
Balaklava features a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with diverse sector representation, an unemployment rate of 5.7%, and 3.3% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on Districts aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026875 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.3% above Regional SA's rate of 5.5%, and workforce participation lags significantly (52.8% compared to Regional SA's 58.4%). Based on Census responses, a low 6.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The key industries of employment among residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, education & training, and health care & social assistance. The area has particular employment specialization in education & training, with an employment share of times the regional level. On the other hand, accommodation & food is under-represented, with only of Balaklava's workforce compared to in Regional SA. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.
Income
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to Districts analysis
Detail
As per Districts' latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Balaklava's median income among taxpayers is $46,246, with an average of $55,869. This is below the national average, and compares to Regional SA's median of $48,920 and average of $58,933. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $50,949 (median) and $61,551 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Balaklava all fall between the 6th and 13th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate the predominant cohort spans 31.1% of locals (662 people) in the $400 - 799 category, contrasting with the broader area where the - bracket leads at . While housing costs are modest with of income retained, the total disposable income ranks at just the th percentile nationally.
Housing stock
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Balaklava is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Detail
Dwelling structure within Balaklava, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 87.4% houses and 12.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional SA's 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Balaklava was in line with that of Regional SA, at 42.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (31.4%) or rented (26.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional SA average at $1,035, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $227, compared to Regional SA's $1,153 and $220. Nationally, Balaklava's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.
Households
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Balaklava features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size
Detail
Family households dominate at 63.9% of all households, comprising 23.5% couples with children, 30.0% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 36.1%, with lone person households at 33.2% and group households comprising 2.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people matches the Regional SA average.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Balaklava faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally
Detail
The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (12.9%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 10.1%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.7%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.1%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 34.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (7.5%) and certificates (27.3%).
A substantial 24.7% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes in primary education, in secondary education, and pursuing tertiary education.
Amenities
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
19km · score 28
Child Care
9.1km · score 31
GP
18km · score 26
Government Services
65km · score 20
Post Office
0km · score 0
Getting around
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
No public transport data available for this catchment area.
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
| Metrici | Balaklava | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 0 | 171,981 | 0 |
| Routes | 0 | 12,966 | 0 |
| Weekly Trips | 0 | 1,140,068 | 0 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 0 | 235 | 0 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 0 | 7,586 | 0 |
| Population per Stop | 0 | 161 | 0 |
| Population per Trip | 0 | 24.3 | 0 |
| Population per Route | 0 | 2,136 | 0 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.7 |
| Work from Home | 6.0% | 23.9% | 14.1% |
| Single Mode Commute | 93.2% | 73.8% | 85.1% |
| Two Mode | 0.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Three+ Mode | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| –Car | 89.0% | 84.1% | 88.6% |
| –Train | 0.0% | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| –Bus | 0.0% | 3.6% | 0.5% |
| –Walk | 7.7% | 3.7% | 8.6% |
| –Cycle | 2.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| –Other | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
Healthcare
Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Health performance in Balaklava is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts
Detail
Health data reveals substantial challenges facing Balaklava, based on Districts' assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover found to be relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~1,046 people). The national average is 55.7%.
The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.7 and 10.2% of residents, respectively, while 59.2% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 62.5% across Regional SA. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has of residents aged and over ( people), which is higher than the in Regional SA. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Ancestry & language
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Balaklava is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside Districts' national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
Balaklava was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 91.0% of its population born in Australia, 92.8% being citizens, and 96.2% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Balaklava was found to be Christianity, which makes up 53.4% of people in Balaklava. This compares to 45.2% across Regional SA.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Balaklava are Australian, comprising 35.3% of the population, English, comprising 33.8% of the population, and German, comprising 8.3% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Filipino is notably overrepresented at of Balaklava (vs regionally), French at (vs ) and Australian Aboriginal at (vs ).
Age structure
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Balaklava hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide
Detail
With a median age of 46, Balaklava is close to the Regional SA figure of 47 and well above the 38-year national average. The 85+ age group shows strong representation at 5.3% compared to Regional SA, whereas the 55 - 64 cohort is less prevalent at 11.5%. Following the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.3% to 11.5% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 8.9% to 10.0%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 11.8% to 10.7%. Demographic modeling suggests Balaklava's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The + age cohort is projected to increase markedly, expanding by people () from to . Notably, the combined + age groups will account for of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, population declines are projected for the to and to cohorts.
Child care
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Balaklava was found to possess higher than average child care supply broadly for children under 5, with strong provision across both long day care and preschool, while no out of school hours care provision for school age children was found.
Detail
Balaklava currently has an estimated 112 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 63 children aged 0-2 and 41 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 0% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 5% by 2041 (to approximately 118 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 217. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.9 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.
2.0
Income
1.0
Age
8.2
Household Composition
3.1
Housing
8.2
Cultural Diversity
1.1
Health
1.4
Housing Cost
0.8
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Districts is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Moving forward with demographic trends, an above median population growth of Australia's regional areas is projected, with the area expected to increase by 256 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting with an increase of 11.8% in total over the 16 years.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Balaklava | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 2,130 | 414,088 | 27,798,796 |
| Growth Since Census | 2.3% | 5.9% | 9.3% |
| Population 2021 Census | 2,083 | 390,843 | 25,422,788 |
| Natural Increase | 0.0% | 0.0% | 20.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 49.0% | 53.0% | 80.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 51.0% | 47.0% | 0.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | 11.8% | -0.5% | 19.8% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 19 | 0 | 3 |
Based on Districts analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 3.3% and labour force increased by 3.3%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. In contrast, Regional SA experienced employment growth of 1.2% and labour force growth of 2.6%, with a 1.4 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 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).
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Balaklava | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 875 | 14,651,372 | 10,754 |
| –Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing | 15.3% | 2.4% | 22.6% |
| –Education & Training | 14.3% | 9.2% | 8.3% |
| –Health Care & Social Assistance | 11.7% | 15.2% | 11.8% |
| Labour Force | 928 | 15,298,546 | 11,310 |
| Participation Rate | 52.8% | 67.2% | 58.0% |
| Working from Home | 6.0% | 23.9% | 14.1% |
| Unemployment | 5.7% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | 3.3% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 5.4% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 22 | 100 | 32 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Balaklava | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 50,949 | 62,948 | 51,983 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 61,551 | 80,903 | 65,673 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 46,246 | 57,137 | 47,184 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 55,869 | 73,435 | 59,611 |
| Median Household Income | 1,088 | 1,746 | 1,144 |
| –$0 to 399 | 65 (7.6%) | 638,312 (6.3%) | 757 (8.0%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 267 (31.1%) | 1,671,771 (16.5%) | 2,604 (27.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 225 (26.2%) | 2,158,104 (21.3%) | 2,614 (27.6%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 214 (24.9%) | 3,201,695 (31.6%) | 2,510 (26.5%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 62 (7.2%) | 1,114,514 (11.0%) | 559 (5.9%) |
| –$4,000+ | 26 (3.0%) | 1,357,681 (13.4%) | 417 (4.4%) |
| Median Family Income | 1,462 | 2,120 | 1,473 |
| –$0 to 399 | 25 (4.6%) | 236,192 (3.3%) | 206 (3.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 103 (18.8%) | 758,676 (10.6%) | 1,107 (17.7%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 159 (29.0%) | 1,474,408 (20.6%) | 1,889 (30.2%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 186 (33.9%) | 2,562,321 (35.8%) | 2,164 (34.6%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 53 (9.7%) | 973,396 (13.6%) | 519 (8.3%) |
| –$4,000+ | 23 (4.2%) | 1,145,171 (16.0%) | 369 (5.9%) |
| Median Personal Income | 611 | 805 | 622 |
| –$0 to 399 | 596 (28.0%) | 7,303,780 (26.3%) | 6,705 (28.7%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 716 (33.6%) | 6,526,191 (23.5%) | 7,453 (31.9%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 537 (25.2%) | 7,137,153 (25.7%) | 5,794 (24.8%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 249 (11.7%) | 5,359,808 (19.3%) | 2,897 (12.4%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 17 (0.8%) | 527,649 (1.9%) | 187 (0.8%) |
| –$3,500+ | 15 (0.7%) | 944,215 (3.4%) | 350 (1.5%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 38.7% | 22.8% | 35.5% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 10.3% | 24.4% | 10.3% |
| Largest Income Group | $400 - 799 | $1,500 - 2,999 | $800 - 1,499 |
| Household Disposable Income | 4,131 | 6,376 | 4,410 |
| SEIFA Score | 2.3 | 5.6 | 3.2 |
Balaklava at a glance
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
$402/wk
DFFH median rent
Period ending Mar 2026
0.0%
DFFH rent movement, 1 yr
Weekly rent
The DFFH median weekly rent is $402/wk (Period ending Mar 2026).
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $227/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Balaklava | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 839 | 9,275,218 | 9,185 |
| –Owned Outright | 42.3% | 32.1% | 46.9% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 31.4% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| –Rented | 26.3% | 31.7% | 21.0% |
| –Detached Houses | 87.4% | 72.5% | 94.2% |
| –Semi-Detached | 12.0% | 12.6% | 4.9% |
| –Apartments | 0.0% | 14.3% | 0.3% |
| –Other Dwellings | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 1,035 | 1,863 | 1,081 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 227 | 375 | 220 |
| –$0-149/wk | 8.5% | 7.3% | 17.7% |
| –$150-349/wk | 86.5% | 33.4% | 76.4% |
| –$350-649/wk | 5.0% | 50.9% | 5.5% |
| –$650-949/wk | 0.0% | 6.6% | 0.4% |
| –>$950/wk | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 583 | 1,189 | 547 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 22.0% | 24.6% | 21.8% |
| –Rent / Income | 20.9% | 21.5% | 19.2% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Metrici | Balaklava | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 859 | 10,142,077 | 9,461 |
| Median Household Size | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| Total Households (Census) | 840 | 9,275,217 | 9,180 |
| –Lone Person Households | 33.2% | 25.6% | 31.7% |
| –Group Households | 2.5% | 3.9% | 2.2% |
| –Other Households | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 63.9% | 70.5% | 66.1% |
| –Couple with Children | 23.5% | 31.4% | 23.3% |
| –Couple No Children | 30.0% | 26.8% | 33.6% |
| –One Parent Family | 10.4% | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 2.1 | 1.6 | 2 |
| Currently Married | 48.0% | 46.5% | 49.8% |
| Never Married | 29.0% | 36.5% | 29.1% |
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Balaklava | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 12.9% | 30.4% | 14.8% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 10.1% | 20.0% | 10.8% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 1.1% | 7.6% | 2.2% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 7.5% | 10.8% | 9.0% |
| –Certificate | 27.3% | 22.0% | 28.8% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 52.3% | 36.8% | 47.4% |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 11,054 | 28 |
| Total School Attendance | 1,162 | 4,176,099 | 3,537 |
| ICSEA Score | 964 | 1,001 | 975 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 9 | 100 | 20 |
Schools detail
| # | School name | Type | Places | ICSEA | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balaklava Primary School | Primary | 236 | 955 | 0.66 |
| 2 | Balaklava High School | Secondary | 424 | 948 | 0.67 |
| 3 | Horizon Christian School | Combined | 502 | 989 | 0.85 |
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Parcel Locker
0km · score 0
Dentist
21km · score 32
Hospital
23km · score 71
Shopping Centre
58km · score 21
Banks
26km · score 28
Pharmacy
18km · score 27
Fitness Centre
55km · score 22
Schools
1.0km · score 75
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Balaklava | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 49.1% | 55.7% | 49.1% |
| Need for Assistance | 9.5% | 5.8% | 7.8% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 59.2% | 69.8% | 60.9% |
| One Long Term Condition | 23.8% | 20.5% | 24.1% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 10.4% | 6.4% | 9.3% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 6.6% | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| –Arthritis | 10.7% | 7.7% | 11.4% |
| –Asthma | 8.5% | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| –Cancer | 2.9% | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| –Diabetes | 6.4% | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| –Heart Disease | 5.7% | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| –Kidney Disease | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| –Lung Condition | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 10.2% | 8.0% | 9.3% |
| –Stroke | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| –Other Condition | 7.2% | 7.3% | 7.5% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Balaklava | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 9.0% | 29.3% | 10.6% |
| Born in Australia | 91.0% | 70.7% | 89.4% |
| Australian Citizens | 92.8% | 83.8% | 91.0% |
| Speak English Only | 96.2% | 76.4% | 97.0% |
| Speak Other Language | 3.8% | 23.6% | 3.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | Australian | English | English |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 0.7% | 2.6% | 0.4% |
| –Christianity | 53.4% | 47.5% | 51.3% |
| –Hinduism | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| –Islam | 0.2% | 3.5% | 0.2% |
| –Judaism | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| –Other | 0.2% | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| –No Religion | 45.1% | 41.6% | 47.3% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Balaklava | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 46 | 38 | 49 |
| Largest Age Group | 65 to 74 | 25 to 34 | 65 to 74 |
| Children (0-14) | 18.5% | 17.5% | 16.4% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 52.9% | 64.7% | 55.0% |
| Seniors (65+) | 29.7% | 17.8% | 28.5% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 8.0% | 16.0% | 16.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 91.0% | 55.0% | 82.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Balaklava contains 1 Long Day Care centre (50 places) and 1 preschool/kindergarten facility (40 places), with overall provision relative to the local child population appearing favorable compared to national benchmarks, and above the Regional SA average. Combined service provision across long day care and preschool/kindergarten services, and the approximate 112 children in the cohort, sees a ratio of children per place of 1.2 - placing the area among the top 30% nationally for supply per child. Looking at long day care specifically against the under-5 population, the ratio is 2.1 children per place. Further breakdowns by age, to help in identifying the most in-need services, show moderate LDC provision across the infant and toddler cohort (<3yo) with 50 places across 1 facility serving 63 children while preschool supply is strong with 1 facility providing 40 places (1.1 children aged 3-4 per place compared to the Regional SA average of 1.4). With projected population growth of 11.8% between now and 2041, and 5.4% in the under 5 age group in particular, 10 new places will be needed to maintain today's ratios. As well as this projected growth, other factors worth noting are lower female labour force participation of 46.8%, as well as lower quartile employment and income performance.
In assessing child care markets local school supply is a particularly important factor, given school-run convenience, and enrolment vs child care place analysis can provide useful insight into capacity both for parents seeking child care options and child care operators assessing opportunities in an area. The catchment sees a level of school enrolment relative to population of 54.6 per 100 residents with 1,162 enrolments across primary and secondary institutions. This notably elevated rate of school supply suggests many students travel to the area from beyond the immediate surrounds, typically amplifying local childcare demand given school-run proximity. Additionally, the level of school places per child care place (LDC+PSK) is moderate. Proximity analysis saw distances of local residents to their nearest child care centre being longer than typical nationally. Another finding worth noting is the low level of commercial activity in the area and assessment of local working populations which suggest many of the local population commute elsewhere for work with nearby services potentially taking some pressure off local child care centres.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts