Macedon Ranges Shire Council

North Blackwood

VIC3458

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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Day to day

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

50

Median age: 59

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in North Blackwood.

Local schools for North Blackwood

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Government School Catchment

Trentham District Primary School

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Tylden Primary School

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Bullarto Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

612 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

23.2°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

7.3°C

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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.

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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