Black Rock
VIC 3193 · Bayside
6,389 (2021) → 6,590 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Bayside local government area (est. 168,871 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Black Rock is a moderate growth suburb in Bayside, VIC 3193, about 18km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.58M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 62/100, and is right by the coast. Black Rock has an overall score of 80/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 62/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Top countries of birth: England (7.12%), New Zealand (1.66%), China (1.41%), South Africa (1.33%), Germany (1%)
Top languages: Greek (1.86%), Mandarin (1.71%), German (0.81%), Italian (0.81%), Russian (0.77%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1112 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Black Rock Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1132
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1110
Nearby (within 10km)
- Beaumaris North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1144
- Sandringham CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1099
- Sandringham East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1126
- Firbank Grammar School - Sandringham CampusCombined · Independent · 1.6km
- Beaumaris Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1110
- Beaumaris Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1135
- Stella Maris SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1142
- Sandringham College-Bluff Road 7-9 CampusSecondary · Government · 2.2km
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1142
- Cheltenham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1140
- Sandringham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1151
- St Agnes' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1102
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Black Rock
Is Black Rock safe?
Black Rock has a residential safety score of 62/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,083 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Black Rock?
In Black Rock, the .
How far is Black Rock from Melbourne CBD?
Black Rock is about 18.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 67 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Black Rock?
Black Rock has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1121 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Black Rock?
Black Rock has a transport score of 62/100 and 26 bus stops.