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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3130 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 1170
- Laburnum Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1159
- Blackburn Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1141
- St Thomas the Apostle SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1130
- Blackburn High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1094
Nearby (within 10km)
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Cricket Australia - Box HillSecondary · Independent · 1.2km
- Box Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1123
- Nunawading Christian College - SecondarySecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1067
- St Luke the Evangelist SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1108
- Nunawading Christian College - PrimaryPrimary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1101
- Old Orchard Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1127
- St Francis Xavier's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1105
- St Philip's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1137
- Whitehorse Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1123
- Our Lady of Sion CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1111
- Aurora SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1038
- Orchard Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1130
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
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights 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.
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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
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 1139 (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.