Blackburn North
VIC 3130 · Whitehorse
7,627 (2021) → 8,096 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Blackburn North is a moderate growth suburb in Whitehorse, VIC 3130, about 17km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.29M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 80/100, and is about 17km inland. Blackburn North has an overall score of 88/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3130 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (10.42%), India (2.96%), Malaysia (2.95%), England (1.91%), Hong Kong (1.73%)
Top languages: Mandarin (13.73%), Cantonese (6.25%), Greek (3.19%), Italian (1.49%), Vietnamese (1.31%)
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:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1115 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Philip's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1137
- Old Orchard Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1127
- Whitehorse Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1123
Nearby (within 10km)
- Blackburn High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1094
- Beverley Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1153
- Blackburn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1141
- Ss Peter & Paul's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1088
- Kerrimuir Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1137
- Donvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1120
- Berengarra SchoolSecondary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1084
- St Thomas the Apostle SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1130
- Heatherwood School-State Vision Resource CentreSecondary · Government · 2.1km
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Cricket Australia - Box HillSecondary · Independent · 2.1km
- Heatherwood SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 991
- Donburn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1133
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Blackburn North
Is Blackburn North safe?
Blackburn North has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 2,714 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Blackburn North?
In Blackburn North, the .
How far is Blackburn North from Melbourne CBD?
Blackburn North is about 16.8 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 62 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Blackburn North?
Blackburn North has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1129 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Blackburn North?
Blackburn North has a transport score of 80/100 and 41 bus stops.