Blackwood
City in South Australia, Australia
Overview
Blackwood is a charming suburban town in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia, known for its lush greenery, village feel, and easy access to both the city and nature. With a lively local scene, it offers a peaceful retreat while maintaining connections to urban amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
South Australia
Population
4,266
Time Zone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-35.02°, 138.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
92
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,340
Local Cost
$1,410
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
94
English
99
Temperature
16.0°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
10.2°C
Record High
45.1°C
Record Low
-0.3°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
431 mm
Internet Speed
28 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
32
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
1
Parks
24
Transport
95
Walk Score
95
Footways
190.0
Airport
ADL
Distance
11 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.