Black Rock at a glance
Median house
$2,280,000
Median unit
$1,200,000
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
20.2k
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Black Rock.
The postcode for Black Rock is 3193 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Black Rock is $2,280,000.
Black Rock (3193) sits in the Bayside region of Victoria. The median house here is $2,280,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Black Rock has roughly 20,207 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Black Rock scores 44/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Black Rock's population at 20,207, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
20,207
Median age
48
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $2,280,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $1,200,000, roughly 47% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $456,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,280,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $1,200,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$577/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$490/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$2,280,000
$1,200,000
20,207
Median age: 48
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.32% (median rent $577/wk against a $2,280,000 price tag). Units yield 2.12% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.32%
Based on $2,280,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.12%
Based on $1,200,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
206
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
44
0
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Black Rock.
Local schools for Black Rock
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Black Rock Primary School
Beaumaris North Primary School
Beaumaris Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Black Rock.
- What is the median house price in Black Rock?
- The median house price in Black Rock, VIC 3193 is $2,280,000. The median unit price is $1,200,000.
- What is the Black Rock postcode?
- Black Rock is in the 3193 postcode, in VIC, in the Bayside Council region.
- Where is Black Rock?
- Black Rock is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3193. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Bayside Council region.
- What is the average rent in Black Rock?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $577, for units it's $490.
- What schools are in Black Rock?
- There are 20 schools serving Black Rock on this page, including Black Rock Primary School, Beaumaris North Primary School, Beaumaris Secondary College.
- How walkable is Black Rock?
- Black Rock has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Black Rock?
- Black Rock is close to Black Rock North, Sandringham, Beaumaris, Cromer, Highett.
- What is the population of Black Rock?
- The population of Black Rock is approximately 20,207 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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