Blackburn
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Blackburn, VIC 3130.
About Blackburn
Welcome to Blackburn
Blackburn sits around 18 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, in the leafy corridor between Box Hill and Mont Albert that has long been prized for its established gardens and quiet, tree-lined streets. It's part of a pocket of the eastern suburbs where the bushland character of Blackburn Lake sits comfortably alongside a busy shopping village and easy access into the city.
With a population of just under 14,500 and a median age of 41, Blackburn tends to appeal to families and professionals looking for space, established character housing and good schools, without straying too far from the amenity of Box Hill's commercial hub next door.
Lifestyle & dining
Blackburn's village atmosphere centres on its shopping strip near the station, where cafes, bakeries and everyday retailers give the suburb a genuine local feel rather than a manufactured one. For a bigger night out or a wider retail fix, residents lean on neighbouring Box Hill, whose restaurants, cinemas and Asian grocers are only minutes away.
The suburb's real drawcard, though, is its green space. Blackburn Lake Sanctuary is a genuine bushland reserve within suburban Melbourne, and it shapes the character of the whole area, drawing walkers, joggers and birdwatchers year-round and giving Blackburn a distinctly leafier, quieter feel than many suburbs at a similar distance from the CBD.
Getting around
Blackburn railway station, on the Belgrave/Lilydale line, puts the CBD within easy reach and makes the suburb popular with commuters who want a direct run into the city without changing trains. Whitehorse Road and Springfield Road provide the main arterial links, connecting through to Box Hill, Blackburn North and Blackburn South, while the Eastern Freeway is accessible via nearby connector roads for those driving into town or out towards the outer east.
Bus routes through the area supplement the rail line, linking Blackburn to Box Hill's major bus and tram interchange as well as to surrounding suburbs like Mont Albert and Box Hill North, making car-free living genuinely workable for many households here.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for, with Blackburn Primary School, Blackburn Lake Primary School and Laburnum Primary School all serving the local area, alongside St Thomas the Apostle School for Catholic primary education. Blackburn High School is the local secondary option and has a strong reputation among eastern suburbs families, while the proximity to Box Hill and Mont Albert opens up further schooling choices just outside the suburb boundary.
The combination of established family homes, nearby parkland and a walkable village centre makes Blackburn a suburb that families tend to settle into for the long term rather than pass through.
Housing & architecture
Blackburn's housing stock reflects its long settlement history, with period homes on generous blocks sitting alongside more recent townhouse and unit developments. Current listings show a fairly even three-way split between houses, townhouses and apartments or units, each accounting for roughly a third of the market, with only a sliver of vacant land available.
This mix means buyers have real choice, whether they're after a classic family house with a substantial garden, a low-maintenance townhouse close to the shops and station, or an apartment suited to downsizers and first-home buyers.
The property market
Blackburn's median house price currently sits at $1.60 million, reflecting the suburb's established character housing and its position within an easy commute of the city. Units and apartments offer a considerably more accessible entry point, with a median of $590,000, which helps explain the strong presence of this dwelling type among current listings.
Median rent across the suburb is $880 a week, and house prices have grown by 2.0% recently, a modest but steady figure that fits a market where established buyers value long-term stability over rapid turnover. For those weighing up Blackburn against neighbours like Blackburn South, Blackburn North or Box Hill, it tends to command a premium for its lake reserve, schools and direct rail access, while still offering more variety in dwelling type than some surrounding suburbs.
Market snapshot
Blackburn property market
Median sale price
$1.60m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$880
per week
Gross rental yield
2.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.16m
Median
$1.60m
Premium
$2.34m
Days on market
59
Auction clearance
54%
Sold this year
71
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth -1.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Blackburn by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Blackburn, VIC 3130.
Population
14,478
residents (2021)
Median age
41
years
Household income
$2,065
median, per week
Median rent
$411
per week
Median mortgage
$2,208
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Blackburn
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Blackburn
$952k
2/12 Derby Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.20m
19A Harold Street
Sold ~July 2026
$740k
6/1-3 Glen Ebor Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.09m
35 Francis Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.25m
17 Elder Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.48m
312 & 312A Middleborough Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.59m
27 Naughton Grove
Sold ~July 2026
$1.28m
6A Kerr Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Blackburn suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Blackburn?
The median house price in Blackburn, VIC is $1.60m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 2.0%.
How much is rent in Blackburn?
The median weekly rent in Blackburn is around $880 per week.
Is Blackburn a good place to live?
Blackburn is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Whitehorse local government area. Blackburn is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 14,478 and 5 schools in the area.
What is the population of Blackburn?
Blackburn has a population of 14,478 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 41.
What schools are in Blackburn?
There are 5 schools in or near Blackburn, including Blackburn Lake Primary School, Blackburn Primary School and Laburnum Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Blackburn?
Properties in Blackburn take around 59 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 54%.
How much do you need to buy in Blackburn?
Entry-level properties in Blackburn start around $1.16m, while premium homes reach $2.34m.
What suburbs are near Blackburn?
Suburbs near Blackburn include Blackburn South, Box Hill, Box Hill North, Blackburn North and Mont Albert.
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