Blackburn North vs Doncaster East
Blackburn North (median $1,350,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Doncaster East ($1,552,500).
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Blackburn North and Doncaster East side by side
| Measure | Blackburn North | Doncaster East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,350,000 | $1,552,500 |
| Median unit | $788,000 | $710,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $575/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1110 | 1115 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,627 | 30,926 |
| Median age | 39 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 751 mm | 751 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Doncaster East scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Doncaster East (1115) sits above Blackburn North (1110).
- For buyers
- Blackburn North is the lower entry point at $1,350,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Doncaster East edges out on average school ICSEA (1115 vs 1110).
Blackburn North vs Doncaster East: common questions
Is Blackburn North or Doncaster East cheaper to buy in?
Blackburn North has the lower median house price at $1,350,000, roughly 13% below Doncaster East ($1,552,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Blackburn North or Doncaster East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Doncaster East scores 1115 vs 1110 in Blackburn North. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Blackburn North or Doncaster East?
Doncaster East scores 100/100 on walkability vs 28/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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