Black Forest
SA 5035 • Greater Adelaide
About Black Forest
Black Forest is an established inner-southern suburb of Adelaide, located just 4.7 kilometres southwest of the city centre in the City of Unley. With a population of around 2,000, it is a compact residential suburb bounded by the Glenelg tram line to the northwest and the Seaford railway line to the southeast. The suburb has a charming character with a mix of heritage cottages, bungalows, and some newer townhouse developments.
Residents benefit from excellent proximity to both Adelaide CBD and the popular shopping strips of Unley Road and King William Road. The suburb features Forest Avenue Reserve, the Clarence Park Community Centre, and is within walking distance of multiple schools and churches. Black Forest attracts young professionals and families who value its quiet streets, leafy character, and outstanding public transport connections.
Black Forest falls under postcode 5035 and is governed by Unley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Badcoe electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- G20, G30 — Adelaide CBD via Unley Road 10-15 min
- 190, 195 — Marion Shopping Centre 20 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Excellent transport options with both tram and train within walking distance
A highly walkable suburb with shops, cafés, schools, and public transport all accessible on foot.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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87 Anzac Highway
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679 South Road
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8 Surrey Road
Housing 2021 Census
55 state housing + 13 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 76
- 2. England 71
- 3. Nepal 52
- 4. China 37
- 5. Greece 30
- 6. Vietnam 15
- 7. New Zealand 12
- 8. Philippines 12
- 9. Hong Kong 10
- 10. United States 10
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)