Blair Athol
SA 5084 • Greater Adelaide
About Blair Athol
Blair Athol is a well-established inner-northern suburb of Adelaide, located just 6 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. With a population of around 5,300, it's a compact residential area of approximately 2 square kilometres bounded by Grand Junction Road, Prospect Road, and Main North Road. The suburb features a diverse community with a mix of post-war homes and modern developments, reflecting its multicultural character and increasing gentrification from nearby Prospect.
Residents enjoy excellent proximity to Adelaide's city centre with strong public transport links along Prospect Road and Main North Road. The suburb offers affordable housing compared to neighbouring Prospect and North Adelaide, making it popular with young professionals and first-home buyers. Blair Athol Recreation Reserve provides sporting facilities including football, cricket, and tennis, while the nearby Prospect Road precinct delivers cafés, restaurants, and boutique shopping. Schools including Blair Athol North School serve the local community.
Blair Athol falls under postcode 5084 and is governed by Port Adelaide Enfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Enfield electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- G10, G10A, G10B — Adelaide CBD via Prospect Road 15-20 min
- 221, 222, 224, 225 — Northern suburbs via Main North Road 10-30 min
- 228, 229 — Adelaide CBD via Main North Road 15-20 min
Commute to Adelaide
🛣️ Multiple bus routes along Prospect Rd and Main North Rd provide frequent services to the city
Good walkability with shops and services along Prospect Road and Main North Road corridors; flat terrain throughout
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Marmion Avenue
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40 Le Hunte Street
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44 Audrey Avenue
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Afghanistan 672
- 2. India 503
- 3. Vietnam 198
- 4. Pakistan 176
- 5. Iran 80
- 6. Philippines 77
- 7. China 75
- 8. England 69
- 9. Greece 43
- 10. Bangladesh 42
- 11. Italy 39
- 12. Malaysia 29
- 13. Iraq 27
- 14. New Zealand 27
- 15. Cambodia 24
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)