Blackburn North vs Laburnum
Laburnum scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Laburnum (1118) sits above Blackburn North (1110).
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Blackburn North and Laburnum side by side
| Measure | Blackburn North | Laburnum |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,350,000 | – |
| Median unit | $788,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1110 | 1118 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 46 |
| Transit score | 100 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,627 | – |
| Median age | 39 | – |
| 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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- 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
- Laburnum edges out on average school ICSEA (1118 vs 1110).
Blackburn North vs Laburnum: common questions
Does Blackburn North or Laburnum have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Laburnum scores 1118 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 Laburnum?
Laburnum scores 46/100 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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