Blackburn South vs Blackburn
Blackburn South (median $1,373,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Blackburn ($1,673,800).
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Blackburn South and Blackburn side by side
| Measure | Blackburn South | Blackburn |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,373,000 | $1,673,800 |
| Median unit | $712,500 | $1,050,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1109 | 1119 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 66 |
| Transit score | – | 100 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 10,939 | 14,478 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 786 mm | 751 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.5°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blackburn (1119) sits above Blackburn South (1109).
- For buyers
- Blackburn South is the lower entry point at $1,373,000 median, 18% 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
- Blackburn edges out on average school ICSEA (1119 vs 1109).
Blackburn South vs Blackburn: common questions
Is Blackburn South or Blackburn cheaper to buy in?
Blackburn South has the lower median house price at $1,373,000, roughly 18% below Blackburn ($1,673,800). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Blackburn South or Blackburn have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blackburn scores 1119 vs 1109 in Blackburn South. 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.
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