Blackburn South at a glance
Median house
$1,373,000
Median unit
$712,500
Population
10.9k
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Blackburn South.
The postcode for Blackburn South is 3130 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Blackburn South is $1,373,000.
Blackburn South (3130) sits in the Whitehorse region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,373,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Blackburn South has roughly 10,939 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Blackburn South's population at 10,939, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,939
Median age
42
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,373,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $712,500, roughly 48% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $275,000. 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
$1,373,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $712,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$415/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$1,373,000
$712,500
10,939
Median age: 42
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.57% (median rent $415/wk against a $1,373,000 price tag). Units yield 2.99% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (24%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.57%
Based on $1,373,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.99%
Based on $712,500 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 · May 202673%
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.
481
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Blackburn South.
Local schools for Blackburn South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Orchard Grove Primary School
Aurora School
Blackburn English Language School
© 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 Blackburn South.
- What is the median house price in Blackburn South?
- The median house price in Blackburn South, VIC 3130 is $1,373,000. The median unit price is $712,500.
- What is the Blackburn South postcode?
- Blackburn South is in the 3130 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Whitehorse region.
- Where is Blackburn South?
- Blackburn South is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3130. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Whitehorse region.
- What is the average rent in Blackburn South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $415, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Blackburn South?
- There are 20 schools serving Blackburn South on this page, including Orchard Grove Primary School, St Luke the Evangelist School, Aurora School.
- What suburbs are near Blackburn South?
- Blackburn South is close to Houston, Box Hill South, Laburnum, Burwood East, Burwood Heights.
- What is the population of Blackburn South?
- The population of Blackburn South is approximately 10,939 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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