SuburbCheck

Blackburn South

VIC 3130 · Whitehorse

10,939 (2021) → 10,992 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

86
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

10,939
Population
$1.34M
Median house (2024)
65
Safety score
79
Transport score

Blackburn South is a moderate growth suburb in Whitehorse, VIC 3130, about 16km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.34M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 79/100, and is about 15km inland. Blackburn South has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 65/100.

16.4 km
To Melbourne CBD
15.4 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
1.4 km
To nearest station

Demographics

10,939
Population
42
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,861
vs NSW median+0.6%
Bachelor degree or higher58.2%
Born in Australia60.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,051 / 306 / 664

Top countries of birth: China (10.6%), India (3.14%), Malaysia (2.93%), England (1.99%), Vietnam (1.97%)

Top languages: Mandarin (14.14%), Cantonese (4.72%), Greek (2.82%), Vietnamese (1.36%), Hindi (1.14%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.34M-0.2%
Median house (2024)
$818K
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

65
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

55
Break & enter dwelling503/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
49
Motor vehicle theft448/100k
13
Domestic assault119/100k
4
Robbery37/100k
8
Non-domestic assault73/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 460 (all categories, latest year)4,205 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

89

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

239
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1115 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Orchard Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1124
  • St Luke the Evangelist SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1107
  • Aurora SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1049

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Blackburn English Language SchoolCombined · Government · 1kmICSEA 1067
  • Laburnum Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1157
  • Burwood Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1099
  • Forest Hill College-Forest Hill Deaf FacilitySecondary · Government · 1.7km
  • Forest Hill CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1045
  • Roberts McCubbin Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1125
  • Burwood East Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 2kmICSEA 1067
  • St Thomas the Apostle SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1130
  • Blackburn Lake Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1159
  • Burwood East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1139
  • Box Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1122
  • St Scholastica's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1064

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

79
47Bus
CBD commute (est.)61 min (bus)
Nearest train stationKeats St/Burwood Hwy #69 (1.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

190 in suburbSupermarkets
192 in suburbCafes/Rest.
7215 in suburbParks
4511 in suburbPlaygrounds
531 in suburbPools
141 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
141 in suburbGPs
60 in suburbPharmacies
245 in suburbChildcare
40 in suburbLibraries
16123 in suburbSports fields
61 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBox Hill Hospital (3.8 km)
Nearest vet900 m
Nearest airportMelbourne (32.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

61

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

14
Gyms
10
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
161
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

69

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

72
Parks
3
Nature reserves
72
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
2
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

47

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

5
Theatres
2
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
4
Libraries
1
Arts centres
2
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

38

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

2
Long Day Care
3
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services7
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 7 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.64

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.12%
Projected population 204114,160
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Whitehorse

Burwood East$1.18M91transportBlackburn$1.62M98transportBox Hill South$1.87M81transportForest Hill$1.01M88transportBox Hill$1.20M100transportBlackburn North$1.42M80transport

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Frequently asked questions about Blackburn South

Is Blackburn South safe?

Blackburn South has a residential safety score of 65/100, 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 4,205 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Blackburn South?

In Blackburn South, the .

How far is Blackburn South from Melbourne CBD?

Blackburn South is about 16.4 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 61 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Blackburn South?

Blackburn South has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1093 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Blackburn South?

Blackburn South has a transport score of 79/100 and 47 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.