Blackburn vs Blackburn South.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,673,800 and $1,373,000.
Blackburn South (median $1,373,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Blackburn ($1,673,800).
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, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Blackburn offers the higher gross rental yield (1.86% vs 1.57%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Blackburn edges out on average school ICSEA (1119 vs 1109).
Common questions
Is Blackburn or Blackburn South cheaper to buy in?
Blackburn South has the lower median house price at $1,373,000, roughly 22% below Blackburn ($1,673,800). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Blackburn or Blackburn South 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Blackburn or Blackburn South?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.86% in Blackburn vs 1.57% in Blackburn South. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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