Blackburn
VIC 3130 · Whitehorse
14,478 (2021) → 15,369 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Blackburn is a moderate growth suburb in Whitehorse, VIC 3130, about 17km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.61M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is about 17km inland. Blackburn has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 59/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (8.16%), India (4.26%), England (2.9%), Malaysia (2.53%), New Zealand (1.11%)
Top languages: Mandarin (10.35%), Cantonese (3.25%), Hindi (1.28%), Punjabi (1.11%), Greek (1.01%)
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
- Blackburn Lake Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1159
- Laburnum Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1157
- Blackburn Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1139
- St Thomas the Apostle SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1130
- Blackburn High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1091
Nearby (within 10km)
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Cricket Australia - Box HillSecondary · Independent · 1.2km
- Box Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1122
- Nunawading Christian College - SecondarySecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1052
- Old Orchard Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1115
- St Luke the Evangelist SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1107
- Nunawading Christian College - PrimaryPrimary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1087
- St Francis Xavier's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1120
- Whitehorse Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1130
- Our Lady of Sion CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1101
- St Philip's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1115
- Aurora SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1049
- Orchard Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1124
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
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Blackburn
Is Blackburn safe?
Blackburn has a residential safety score of 59/100, 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 5,194 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Blackburn?
In Blackburn, the .
How far is Blackburn from Melbourne CBD?
Blackburn is about 16.6 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 41 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Blackburn?
Blackburn has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1135 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Blackburn?
Blackburn has a transport score of 98/100 and 80 bus stops.