Blackburn North vs Nunawading
The verdict
Nunawading is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.22M versus $1.29M in Blackburn North. Nunawading rates higher for transport (98 vs 80). Blackburn North is closer to the coast (17.4 km vs 18.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Blackburn North rates higher (100 vs 78/100 in Nunawading).
Scores
| Blackburn North | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 93 |
| Transport | 80 | 98 |
| Education | 91 | 87 |
| Liveability | 93 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blackburn North | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,627 | 12,413 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,021 | $1,938 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.8% | 57.4% |
| Born in Australia | 62.4% | 57.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Blackburn North Moderate Growth · Nunawading Moderate Growth
Property
| Blackburn North | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.29M | $1.22M |
| Median unit price | $902K | $743K |
| House price YoY | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 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 | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 197 | 242 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 184 | 532 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 157 | 193 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,714 | 5,349 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blackburn North | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,120 | 1,091 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blackburn North · Nunawading
Transport
| Blackburn North | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 41 | 70 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 390 m |
Liveability
| Blackburn North | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 16 |
| Parks | 16 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.4 km | 18.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.8 km | 18.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Blackburn North | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,627 | 12,413 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,096 | 13,136 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,873 | 16,068 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.50% | 1.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blackburn North or Nunawading?
Blackburn North has the higher residential safety score (Blackburn North 100/100 vs Nunawading 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Blackburn North or Nunawading?
Nunawading is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.22M versus $1.29M.
Which has better schools, Blackburn North or Nunawading?
Blackburn North has a higher average school ICSEA (Blackburn North 1120 vs Nunawading 1091; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blackburn North or Nunawading?
Nunawading has the higher transport score (Blackburn North 80/100 vs Nunawading 98/100).
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