Blackburn vs Nunawading.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,673,800 and $1,180,000. Blackburn edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Nunawading (median $1,180,000) is roughly 42% cheaper to buy into than Blackburn ($1,673,800).
Blackburn scores higher on walkability (66/100 vs 60/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blackburn (1119) sits above Nunawading (1116).
For buyers
Nunawading is the lower entry point at $1,180,000 median, 42% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Nunawading offers the higher gross rental yield (2.75% vs 1.86%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Blackburn edges out on average school ICSEA (1119 vs 1116).
Common questions
Is Blackburn or Nunawading cheaper to buy in?
Nunawading has the lower median house price at $1,180,000, roughly 42% below Blackburn ($1,673,800). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Blackburn or Nunawading have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blackburn scores 1119 vs 1116 in Nunawading. 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 is more walkable, Blackburn or Nunawading?
Blackburn scores 66/100 on walkability vs 60/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Blackburn or Nunawading?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.75% in Nunawading vs 1.86% in Blackburn. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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