BLACKBURN SOUTH布莱克本南区

House Median
Local$1,373,000
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$712,500
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate4,351
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local23.3%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local0
Nearby6
Train Lines
Local Station No
Nearby Station Yes

BLACKBURN SOUTH Property & Rent

Price data: © State Government of Victoria | Rent data: LGA average

BLACKBURN SOUTH median house price is $1.37M, with +73% growth over 10 years, 27% above Melbourne median, unit median $713K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1,373,000
House Growth
+73%2014-2024
Unit Price
$712,500
Unit Growth
+25%2014-2024
3BR House
$630/wk
2BR House
$520/wk
3BR Unit
$660/wk
2BR Unit
$580/wk

BLACKBURN SOUTH Safety Index

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)

Crime rate of 4,351 per 100k residents, 36% below the VIC average. Relatively safe area.

Relatively Safe
Crime rate 4,351 per 100kBelow VIC average (6,810)
476
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

BLACKBURN SOUTH Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 10,939, 23.3% Chinese residents, above VIC average.

Population Overview

10,939
Total Population
3,041
/km² Density
23.3%
Chinese %
Well Above Avg

Top Ethnicities

1
English
2,745 people
25.1%
2
Aust
2,575 people
23.5%
3
Chinese
2,550 people
23.3%
4
Irish
957 people
8.8%
5
Scottish
815 people
7.5%

Transport

26.8 km
To CBD
31 min
Drive to CBD
57 min
Transit to CBD
Nearby Station
In nearby suburb

BLACKBURN SOUTH Nearby Suburbs

Property data: © State Government of Victoria | 6 neighbours

Click to view each suburb's detail page

BLACKBURN SOUTH Overview

BLACKBURN SOUTH is situated in Eastern Melbourne with a population of 10,939 residents and a density of 3041 people/km², based on ABS 2021 Census data.

Property: The local property market shows strong growth according to Data Vic Q2 2025, with median house prices reaching $1.4M (representing a 73% increase over 10 years) and median unit prices at $0.7M (up 25% over 10 years).

Education: Families have access to quality schooling options, including the highly-regarded Mount Scopus Memorial College, which ranks #8 among private schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Residents enjoy excellent security with a crime rate of 4351 per 100,000 people, which is significantly lower than the Victorian average of 6810 (0.64x the state average), making this a very safe area according to Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025.

Demographics: The suburb features a vibrant multicultural community, with Chinese residents making up 23.30% of the population (approximately 2,548 people), creating a large and established Chinese community.

Transport: Located approximately 26.8km from the CBD with a 31-minute drive time, the area offers convenient access to the city, while train services are available from neighbouring stations.

BLACKBURN SOUTH FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, BLACKBURN SOUTH has a median house price of $1.4M, up 73% over 10 years, and median unit price of $0.7M, up 25% over 10 years. Moderate price growth, suitable for owner-occupiers or long-term holdings.