City of Whitehorse
Blackburn
Blackburn at a glance
Median house
$1,673,800
Sales data pending
Median unit
$1,050,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
66
Somewhat walkable
Population
14.5k
Median age 41
About
Welcome to Blackburn.
Blackburn is a suburb in Victoria.
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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
Sales data pending
$1,050,000
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
14,478
Median age: 41
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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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.
Population
14,478
Median age
41
Family households
69%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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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