Blanchetown sits 140 km from Adelaide CBD in South Australia, around 1 hour 35 minutes by car. Census data records 305 residents with a median age of 58 and a median household income of $43,888 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $156 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $763. Blanchetown is characterised by high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
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Median Land Price
Public listings dataThe median land sale price in Blanchetown sits at $170,000, broadly flat year-on-year.
Land
$170,000
Based on 16 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 44 days — median across 8 sales that recorded a listing period
Houses
$295,000
Based on 15 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 34 days — median across 6 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 6 sales $292K
- 3 bed 5 sales $335K
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Blanchetown are currently listed at around $415,000 on average. Based on 3 houses listed in the past six months.
$415K
3 houses listed in the last 6 months.
3 of the suburb's 138 dwellings (2.2%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Is Blanchetown safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Blanchetown sits in the high band, with 22 incidents recorded in 2026 — up roughly 10% on the prior year.
22 offences
10.0% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–2025No crash in Blanchetown killed anyone or put anyone in hospital in 2021–2025.
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. This state’s crash data does not name the road.
Schools
One school serves Blanchetown, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
- • 11 students in one school (avg 11)
Primary
Walkability
Blanchetown is car-dependent on foot — at 38/100, most errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Blanchetown.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 335
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Mid Murray: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Blanchetown is home to 305 residents, with a median age of 58 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $44,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.7%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
305
Median Age
58
Median Household Income
$43,888/yr
Census Median Rent
$156/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$763/mo
Avg Household Size
1.9
Median Personal Income
$26,208/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
Unoccupied Dwellings
176.1%
Total Dwellings
138
Owner-Occupier Rate
80.5%
Houses
96.4%
Rental Stress
18.5%
Mortgage Stress
20.9%
Work From Home
4.4%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 74.1%
- English Spoken at Home
- 89.5%
- Employment Rate
- 37.1%
- Completed Year 12
- 22.3%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,037 a year through Mid Murray based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 84%
- Environmental 16%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Mid Murray
In the year to August 2026, 131 new dwellings were approved across Mid Murray. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 42.4% on the same period a year earlier.
Setting
- Elevation
- 39 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
2 facilities within 5 km- 3.0 km
- 3.5 km
EV adoption
In postcode 5357, 0 of 522 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.0% (5 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.0%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5357, 263 rooftop-solar systems totalling 1.9 MW have been installed since 2001, against 503 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 10 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$15,000 for new homes.
No purchase-price cap. Stamp duty is fully exempted for eligible first-home buyers as a separate concession.
Mortgage repayments
Conveyance duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with RevenueSA
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Tony Pasin Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tony Pasin | 37.0% | 63.0% | +3.6 |
| 2022 | Tony Pasin | 33.4% | 66.6% | -2.3 |
| 2019 | Tony Pasin | 31.1% | 68.9% | +5.1 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Tim Whetstone Liberal Party
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tim Whetstone LP | 56.0% |
| 2022 | Tim Whetstone LP | 67.2% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2024, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of South Australia.
Looking at a specific address in Blanchetown?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 305 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Blanchetown
Is Blanchetown a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Blanchetown is high (81/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Blanchetown?
Blanchetown has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Blanchetown?
Blanchetown, SA had a population of 305 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Blanchetown, SA?
The postcode for Blanchetown, SA is 5357.
How far is Blanchetown from Adelaide?
Blanchetown is 140 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 96 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Blanchetown?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Blanchetown was $43,888 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Blanchetown?
There are too few current rental listings in Blanchetown for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $156, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Blanchetown?
The median age of residents in Blanchetown was 58 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Blanchetown?
There is 1 school inside the Blanchetown boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
Is Blanchetown walkable?
Blanchetown scores 38/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Blanchetown?
First-home buyers in SA may be eligible for $15,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by RevenueSA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Blanchetown belong to?
Blanchetown sits within the Mid Murray local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Blanchetown?
The average residential rates bill through Mid Murray is $2,037 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Blanchetown?
Across Mid Murray, 131 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 42.4% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Blanchetown in?
Blanchetown sits within the federal Division of Barker, currently held by Tony Pasin (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2026
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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