Macedon Ranges Shire Council
North Blackwood
North Blackwood at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
50
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about North Blackwood.
North Blackwood (3458) sits in the Macedon Ranges region of Victoria.
North Blackwood has roughly 50 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
North 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 6 government primary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Blackwood's population at 50, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
50
Median age
59
Family households
73%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
50
Median age: 59
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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 North Blackwood.
Local schools for North Blackwood
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Government School Catchment
Trentham District Primary School
Tylden Primary School
Bullarto 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 North Blackwood.
- What is the North Blackwood postcode?
- North Blackwood is in the 3458 postcode, in VIC, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in North Blackwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in North Blackwood?
- There are 11 schools serving North Blackwood on this page, including Trentham District Primary School, Tylden Primary School, Bullarto Primary School.
- How walkable is North Blackwood?
- North Blackwood has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near North Blackwood?
- North Blackwood is close to Trentham East, Trentham, Barrys Reef, Fern Hill, Newbury.
- What is the population of North Blackwood?
- North Blackwood has approximately 50 residents. The median age is 59.
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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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