Blackburn South VIC 3130
Blackburn South is a suburb in Victoria, 24 km from Melbourne CBD, around 32 minutes by car. Population is 10,939; the median age is 42 and the median household income is $96,772 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 20% nationally. Population grew 1.4% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $410 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,251. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure. 3 schools sit within the suburb boundary, and walkability is high.
Is Blackburn South a good suburb?
Blackburn South scores a B (66/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on transit and community, weaker on schools and prices.
Below the state average
3 schools · Bottom 23% in VIC
Very walkable
Walkability 78/100 · 24.3 km · 32 min drive to Melbourne
Above the state median
Median $1.35M · Less affordable than 86% of VIC
Moderate crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 43/100 · Flood 24/100
Very advantaged
SEIFA decile 9/10 · median age 42 · 10,939 residents
Liveability Rating
66 / 100 · Ranked #205 in VICEach bar is Blackburn South's rank among VIC suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better).
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Our score
66 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataBlackburn South's house market is moving lower: the median sale price reached $1.35 million, about 6% below where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$1,351,000
7% below its 6 neighbours (median $1,447,750)
Based on 161 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 24 days — median across 91 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 5 sales $1.27M
- 3 bed 67 sales $1.25M
- 4 bed 62 sales $1.39M
- 5 bed 26 sales $1.77M
Units
$815,000
25% above its 6 neighbours (median $653,500)
Based on 25 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 26 days — median across 14 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 14 sales $665K
- 3 bed 8 sales $985K
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Blackburn South are currently listed at around $1.32 million on average. Based on 54 houses listed in the past six months.
Houses
$1.32M
54 houses listed in the last 6 months.
Units
$764K
11 units listed in the last 6 months.
65 of the suburb's 4,024 dwellings (1.6%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Blackburn South rent for around $750 a week on average, based on 35 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
Houses
$750/wk
4% below its 6 neighbours (median $780/wk)
35 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
Units
$630/wk
9 units advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
44 rentals advertised against an estimated 994 rented homes (4.4%) in the last 6 months.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025111 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 27% of its income on the median rent in postcode 3130.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$750/week ($39,000 a year) on a $1.32 million median
$630/week ($33,000 a year) on a $764,000 median
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Short-Stay Rentals
12 active Airbnb listings: 5 whole homes and 7 rooms. Whole homes are about 0.1% of the suburb's homes.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Is Blackburn South safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Blackburn South sits in the moderate band, with 353 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 43% on the prior year.
353 offences
43.2% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–202511 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Three schools serve Blackburn South, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 999 students across 3 schools (avg 333)
- • Sectors: 2 Government, 1 Catholic
- • ICSEA 1038-1130, median 1108 (well above the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Orchard Grove Primary School (592 students)
Primary
Universities nearby
- 3.3 kmDeakin University, Melbourne Burwood CampusDeakin University · 204 courses
- 8.9 kmMonash ClaytonMonash University · 383 courses
3.5% of residents here are full-time university students aged 15–24.
Distance is measured to the suburb centre. A campus nearby does not by itself mean a student rental market — most suburbs within a few kilometres of one have a student share close to the national norm, and the figure above is what tells them apart.
Walkability
Blackburn South is very walkable on foot — at 78/100, most daily errands can be done on foot.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Blackburn South.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 153.5 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 128.3 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 74.3 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 0 min
- Span of service
- 18.1 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Blackburn South.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 3%
- Premises covered
- 4,722
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Whitehorse: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 24 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 6 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Blackburn South is home to about 10,900 residents, with a median age of 42, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $97,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.8%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
10,939
Median Age
42
Median Household Income
$96,772/yr
Census Median Rent
$410/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,251/mo
Avg Household Size
2.6
Median Personal Income
$39,156/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Unoccupied Dwellings
8.4%
Total Dwellings
4,024
Owner-Occupier Rate
75.3%
Houses
75.8%
Rental Stress
22.0%
Mortgage Stress
27.9%
Work From Home
40.6%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
139 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 68 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 962 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 60.1%
- English Spoken at Home
- 60.5%
- Employment Rate
- 57.5%
- Completed Year 12
- 55.5%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
573 residents (5.2%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 10,416 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
17% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (897 of 5,197).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 1,716 people work here; 5,197 employed residents live here.
Mostly a place people commute from: 0.3 jobs per working resident. At least 67% of employed residents must work outside the suburb.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,516 a year through Whitehorse based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Residential 84%
- Parks and recreation 8%
- Infrastructure and transport 6%
- Zones under 1% 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Whitehorse
In the year to August 2026, 879 new dwellings were approved across Whitehorse. That mix is 469 houses and 410 units. Approvals are up 17.0% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: 195 homes
- Projects likely to go ahead 21 homes
- Projects possible in the longer term 174 homes
From the Victorian Government's Urban Development Program: growth-area land and approved lots (metropolitan 2025, regional June 2024) and projects of 10 or more homes in Melbourne (2025), by stage. Lots and homes are counted as published; a lot usually becomes one home.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2008).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Air Quality
CLEANPM2.5 averaged 4.3 µg/m³ in 2025 — below the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³).
From the Box Hill monitoring station, 1.7 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Scoresby Research Institute, 10.2 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 104 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 15.3 km
- Annual rainfall
- 777 mm
- 105 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 26.9°C
- 10 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 6.3°C
- 2 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
3 facilities within 5 km- 3.2 kmLaundry and Dry-Cleaning ServicesTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤2.5 µm (PM2.5)
- 3.8 kmHospitals (Except Psychiatric Hospitals)Top reported: Carbon monoxide · Oxides of Nitrogen · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10)
- 4.2 kmOther Ceramic Product ManufacturingTop reported: Carbon monoxide · Hydrochloric acid · Oxides of Nitrogen
EV adoption
In postcode 3130, 512 of 23,885 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 4.6% (1,092 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 6.7%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3130, 3,535 rooftop-solar systems totalling 22.1 MW have been installed since 2001, against 13,313 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 319 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
3 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3130 in 2025-26, rank 155 of 298 Victorian postcodes. The most was 184, in 2001-02.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Mortgage repayments
13 mortgage brokers are registered in this suburb, 36 across postcode 3130.
Land transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with State Revenue Office Victoria
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with State Revenue Office Victoria.
At $1,351,000 this is $601,000 above the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with State Revenue Office Victoria.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-26 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Gabriel Ng Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gabriel Ng | 51.1% | 48.9% | +0.7 |
| 2022 | Keith Wolahan | 49.3% | 50.7% | -6.3 |
| 2019 | Kevin Andrews | 42.5% | 57.5% | -0.3 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Paul Hamer Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Paul Hamer ALP | 57.2% | 57.2% | 42.8% |
| 2018 | Paul Hamer ALP | 52.1% | 52.1% | 47.9% |
| 2014 | Robert Clark LP | 51.1% | 44.3% | 55.7% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
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Common questions about Blackburn South
Is Blackburn South a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Blackburn South is moderate (43/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Blackburn South?
Blackburn South has no recorded bushfire history. Flood overlays cover a low share of it (24/100). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Blackburn South a good place to live?
Blackburn South has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of B (66/100), ranked against other VIC suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Blackburn South?
Blackburn South, VIC had a population of 10,939 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Blackburn South, VIC?
The postcode for Blackburn South, VIC is 3130.
How far is Blackburn South from Melbourne?
Blackburn South is 24 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 32 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Blackburn South?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Blackburn South was $96,772 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Blackburn South?
The median advertised rent in Blackburn South is $750 a week for houses (35 listings) and $630 a week for units (9 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Blackburn South?
The median age of residents in Blackburn South was 42 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Blackburn South?
There are 3 schools inside the Blackburn South boundary: 1 at and 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Blackburn South walkable?
Blackburn South scores 78/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Blackburn South?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Blackburn South (Box Hill) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 4.3 µg/m³. That puts Blackburn South below the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Blackburn South?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Blackburn South, Scoresby Research Institute (10.2 km away), summer days average 26.9°C, winter nights 6.3°C, 777 mm of rain a year over 105 rainy days, and 10 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Blackburn South?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Blackburn South belong to?
Blackburn South sits within the Whitehorse local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Blackburn South?
The average residential rates bill through Whitehorse is $1,516 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Blackburn South?
Across Whitehorse, 879 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 17.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Blackburn South in?
Blackburn South sits within the federal Division of Menzies, currently held by Gabriel Ng (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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