Blakeview is a northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the City of Playford.
Geography
Blakeview is located to the northeast of Elizabeth and lies on the opposite side of Main North Road to Munno Para.
Demographics
The 2006 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 4,294 persons in Blakeview on census night. Of these, 49.6% were male and 50.4% were female.
The majority of residents .
The age distribution of Blakeview residents is skewed towards a slightly younger population than the greater Australian population. 58% of residents were over 25 years in 2006, compared to the Australian average of 66.5%; and 42% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 33.5%.
Community
Blakeview Primary School is located on Omega Drive and Trinity College Blakeview is on Park Lake Boulevard. Blakes Crossing Christian College operated by Christian Community Ministries opened for reception to year 5 in 2014 and intends to gradually extend to year 12 and a total of 700 students. At the beginning of 2014 it had only six students enrolled, using the Lend Lease land sales offices for classrooms until the school's own buildings could be constructed.
Facilities and attractions
There are several parks and reserves throughout the suburb, especially along Smith Creek. Many of the parks are provided with playground equipment.
Transportation
Blakeview is serviced by Main North Road, connecting the suburb to Adelaide city centre.
Public transport
Blakeview is serviced by public transport run by the Adelaide Metro.