City of Whitehorse
Blackburn
Blackburn at a glance
Median house
$1,673,800
Median unit
$1,050,000
Walk score
66
Somewhat walkable
Population
14.5k
Median age 41
About
Welcome to Blackburn.
Blackburn (3130) sits in the Whitehorse region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,673,800, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Blackburn has roughly 14,478 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Houses change hands at $1,673,800 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $1,050,000, roughly 37% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $335,000. 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
$1,673,800
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $1,050,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$411/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$1,673,800
$1,050,000
14,478
Median age: 41
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.86% (median rent $600/wk against a $1,673,800 price tag). Units yield 2.04% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (26%), 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 20261.86%
Based on $1,673,800 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.04%
Based on $1,050,000 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 · May 202672%
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Blackburn's population at 14,478, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
14,478
Median age
41
Family households
69%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Blackburn scores 66/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with workable public transport options. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
789
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.
66
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Blackburn.
Local schools for Blackburn
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Blackburn Primary School
Blackburn High School
Old Orchard Primary 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.
- What is the median house price in Blackburn?
- The median house price in Blackburn, VIC 3130 is $1,673,800. The median unit price is $1,050,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Blackburn postcode?
- Blackburn is in the 3130 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Whitehorse region.
- What is the average rent in Blackburn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $411.
- What schools are in Blackburn?
- There are 20 schools serving Blackburn on this page, including Blackburn Primary School, St Thomas the Apostle School, Blackburn High School.
- How walkable is Blackburn?
- Blackburn has a Walk Score of 66 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Blackburn?
- Blackburn is close to Laburnum, Blackburn North, Nunawading, Blackburn South, Forest Hill.
- What is the population of Blackburn?
- Blackburn has approximately 14,478 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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