Blackburn vs Nunawading
The verdict
Nunawading is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.22M versus $1.61M in Blackburn. Blackburn rates higher for education (93 vs 87). Blackburn is closer to the coast (16.6 km vs 18.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Nunawading rates higher (78 vs 59/100 in Blackburn).
Scores
| Blackburn | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 93 |
| Transport | 98 | 98 |
| Education | 93 | 87 |
| Liveability | 90 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blackburn | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,478 | 12,413 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,065 | $1,938 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 65.5% | 57.4% |
| Born in Australia | 64.6% | 57.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Blackburn Moderate Growth · Nunawading Moderate Growth
Property
| Blackburn | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.61M | $1.22M |
| Median unit price | $714K | $743K |
| House price YoY | 1.5% | 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 | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 566 | 242 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 504 | 532 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 173 | 193 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,194 | 5,349 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blackburn | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 3 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,135 | 1,091 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blackburn · Nunawading
Transport
| Blackburn | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 80 | 70 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 270 m | 390 m |
Liveability
| Blackburn | 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 | 5 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 17 | 16 |
| Parks | 25 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 90 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.6 km | 18.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.6 km | 18.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Blackburn | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,478 | 12,413 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,369 | 13,136 |
| Projected 2041 | 18,741 | 16,068 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.50% | 1.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blackburn or Nunawading?
Nunawading has the higher residential safety score (Blackburn 59/100 vs Nunawading 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Blackburn or Nunawading?
Nunawading is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.22M versus $1.61M.
Which has better schools, Blackburn or Nunawading?
Blackburn has a higher average school ICSEA (Blackburn 1135 vs Nunawading 1091; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blackburn or Nunawading?
Blackburn and Nunawading have similar transport scores.
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