Blackburn North vs Blackburn
The verdict
Blackburn North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.61M in Blackburn. Blackburn rates higher for transport (98 vs 80). Blackburn has a shorter estimated CBD commute (41 vs 62 min). On the separate residential safety score, Blackburn North rates higher (100 vs 59/100 in Blackburn).
Scores
| Blackburn North | Blackburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 94 |
| Transport | 80 | 98 |
| Education | 91 | 93 |
| Liveability | 93 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blackburn North | Blackburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,627 | 14,478 |
| Median age | 39 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,021 | $2,065 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.8% | 65.5% |
| Born in Australia | 62.4% | 64.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Blackburn North Moderate Growth · Blackburn Moderate Growth
Property
| Blackburn North | Blackburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.29M | $1.61M |
| Median unit price | $902K | $714K |
| House price YoY | 10.3% | 1.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Blackburn North | Blackburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 197 | 566 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 184 | 504 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 157 | 173 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,714 | 5,194 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blackburn North | Blackburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,120 | 1,135 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blackburn North · Blackburn
Transport
| Blackburn North | Blackburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 41 | 80 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 270 m |
Liveability
| Blackburn North | Blackburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 17 |
| Parks | 16 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 23 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 90 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.4 km | 16.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.8 km | 16.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Blackburn North | Blackburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,627 | 14,478 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,096 | 15,369 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,873 | 18,741 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.50% | 1.50% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blackburn North or Blackburn?
Blackburn North has the higher residential safety score (Blackburn North 100/100 vs Blackburn 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Blackburn North or Blackburn?
Blackburn North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.61M.
Which has better schools, Blackburn North or Blackburn?
Blackburn has a higher average school ICSEA (Blackburn North 1120 vs Blackburn 1135; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blackburn North or Blackburn?
Blackburn has the higher transport score (Blackburn North 80/100 vs Blackburn 98/100).
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