Macedon Ranges Shire Council
Blackwood
Blackwood at a glance
Median house
$352,000
Median unit
$253,440
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,330
Median age 53
About
Welcome to Blackwood.
Blackwood (3458) sits in the Macedon Ranges region of Victoria. The median house here is $352,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Blackwood has roughly 2,330 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $352,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $253,440, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $70,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Blackwood on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$352,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $253,440.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$352,000
$253,440
2,330
Median age: 53
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.17% (median rent $350/wk against a $352,000 price tag). Units yield 6.11% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.17%
Based on $352,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)6.11%
Based on $253,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
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 Blackwood's population at 2,330, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
2,330
Median age
53
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Blackwood scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Blackwood.
Local schools for Blackwood
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Trentham District Primary School
Bullarto Primary School
Ballan Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Blackwood.
- What is the median house price in Blackwood?
- The median house price in Blackwood, VIC 3458 is $352,000. The median unit price is $253,440. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Blackwood postcode?
- Blackwood is in the 3458 postcode, in VIC, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Blackwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Blackwood?
- There are 7 schools serving Blackwood on this page, including Trentham District Primary School, Bullarto Primary School, St Brigid's School.
- How walkable is Blackwood?
- Blackwood has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Blackwood?
- Blackwood is close to Barrys Reef, Dales Creek, Lerderderg, Newbury, Blakeville.
- What is the population of Blackwood?
- Blackwood has approximately 2,330 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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