Blairgowrie
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Blairgowrie, VIC 3942.
About Blairgowrie
Welcome to Blairgowrie
Blairgowrie sits on the Mornington Peninsula, tucked between Sorrento and Portsea roughly 100 kilometres south-east of Melbourne's CBD. This is bay-and-back-beach country, where quiet streets of holiday houses and permanent homes back onto ti-tree scrub and give way to some of Victoria's most photographed coastal stretches.
With a population of just 2,786 and a median age of 58, Blairgowrie has the feel of a settled, low-key coastal community rather than a bustling seaside town. It suits retirees, downsizers and families who already know the Peninsula well and want a quieter alternative to the cafe strips of Sorrento and Portsea next door, while still being close enough to borrow their buzz when needed.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Blairgowrie moves at the pace of the tides. Days are built around the beach — the calm bay side for families and swimmers, and the wilder back beaches for surfers and walkers who don't mind the short trek through the dunes. For dining out, most residents simply head a few minutes up the road into Sorrento or Portsea, where the Peninsula's better-known restaurants, wine bars and pubs are clustered, though Blairgowrie itself has a handful of local cafes and takeaways that do a steady trade with regulars and weekenders alike.
Shopping
Blairgowrie's own shopping is modest and practical, geared to everyday essentials rather than a big retail strip. For proper shopping trips, locals lean on Sorrento's boutiques, gift shops and grocers, or venture further afield to the larger centres around Rosebud and Rye. It's a trade-off many residents are happy to make in exchange for the peace and space that comes with living slightly off the main tourist drag.
Getting around
Blairgowrie is very much a car-dependent suburb, and most residents drive in and out via Point Nepean Road, which links it to Sorrento, Portsea and the rest of the Peninsula. There's no train line this far down the Peninsula, so buses connecting to Frankston and its rail services are the main public transport option for those without a car. The Sorrento to Portsea peninsula makes for easy, if unhurried, road trips back towards Melbourne, particularly outside peak holiday periods when Point Nepean Road can get congested.
Parks & recreation
The drawcard here is the coastline itself. Blairgowrie's ocean beach, part of the Mornington Peninsula National Park system, is popular with surfers and walkers, while the bay beach offers sheltered swimming, boating and the yacht squadron activity typical of this stretch of coast. Golfers are well served too, with the Peninsula's cluster of highly regarded courses within easy reach, and there's plenty of reserve and bushland walking nearby for those who prefer their recreation on foot.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Blairgowrie is dominated by detached houses, which make up around 86% of current listings, with the remaining 14% made up of vacant land — a reflection of the suburb's low-density, beach-house character and the occasional opportunity to build from scratch. Styles range from older weekender-style beach shacks to newer architect-designed homes that make the most of coastal light and privacy, with many properties set well back from the street behind established native gardens.
The property market
Blairgowrie's median house price currently sits at $1.61 million, underlining its status as a premium pocket of the Peninsula alongside Sorrento and Portsea. Median rent is $750 a week, reflecting steady demand from those wanting a longer-term coastal base rather than a one-off holiday let. Recent figures show house prices down 20.6%, a significant pullback that may reflect both a smaller, tightly held market where individual sales can swing the median, and a broader cooling in premium coastal demand — worth factoring in for anyone weighing up buying conditions here against neighbouring Sorrento and Portsea.
Market snapshot
Blairgowrie property market
Median sale price
$1.61m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$750
per week
Gross rental yield
2.4%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$984k
Median
$1.61m
Premium
$3.40m
Days on market
99
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
51
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth -7.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Blairgowrie by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Blairgowrie, VIC 3942.
Population
2,786
residents (2021)
Median age
58
years
Household income
$1,490
median, per week
Median rent
$400
per week
Median mortgage
$2,000
per month
Mortgage / income
31%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Blairgowrie
$800k
97 St Johns Wood Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.44m
29 Geoffrey Street
Sold ~July 2026
$999k
26 Garden Street
Sold ~June 2026
$899k
4 Whitehead Street
Sold ~June 2026
$1.15m
5 Nicholas Street
Sold ~June 2026
$770k
25 Seaview Street
Sold ~June 2026
$1.90m
3 Olive Street
Sold ~June 2026
$1.29m
16 Scott Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Blairgowrie
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Price map around Blairgowrie
Every listing for sale near Blairgowrie, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.
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Common questions
Blairgowrie suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Blairgowrie?
The median house price in Blairgowrie, VIC is $1.61m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 20.6%.
How much is rent in Blairgowrie?
The median weekly rent in Blairgowrie is around $750 per week.
Is Blairgowrie a good place to live?
Blairgowrie is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 2,786.
What is the population of Blairgowrie?
Blairgowrie has a population of 2,786 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 58.
How long do homes take to sell in Blairgowrie?
Properties in Blairgowrie take around 99 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Blairgowrie?
Entry-level properties in Blairgowrie start around $984k, while premium homes reach $3.40m.
What suburbs are near Blairgowrie?
Suburbs near Blairgowrie include Sorrento and Portsea.
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