Belair
SA 5052 • Greater Adelaide
About Belair
Belair is a leafy hill suburb situated approximately 14 kilometres south-east of the Adelaide CBD, within the Adelaide Hills District Council area. Home to around 4,718 residents, the suburb sits at an elevation of 283 metres, offering a cooler climate and scenic bushland surroundings. The median household income of around $2,265 per week and median age of 47 reflect an established, affluent community primarily composed of long-term families and older professionals.
Belair is best known for Belair National Park, one of Australia's oldest national parks, which borders the suburb and provides extensive walking trails, picnic grounds, and native wildlife habitat. The area is well-connected to the city via the Belair railway line and has a quiet, residential character with a strong sense of community. Its tree-lined streets, proximity to nature, and quality housing stock make it a sought-after address for families and retirees alike.
Belair falls under postcode 5052 and is governed by Adelaide Hills Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Waite electorate.
Location
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Schools
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45-83 Main Road
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29 Gloucester Avenue
Housing 2021 Census
0 state housing + 17 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
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Demographics
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 406
- 2. China 54
- 3. United States 50
- 4. Scotland 48
- 5. South Africa 45
- 6. New Zealand 41
- 7. Germany 36
- 8. Netherlands 31
- 9. India 27
- 10. Canada 23
Ancestry 2021 Census
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