Blackburn North
Blackburn North Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Blackburn North Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Blackburn North Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Blackburn North Schools
Nearby Top Schools 5
East Doncaster Secondary College
Donvale Christian College
Blackburn High School
Nunawading Christian College - Secondary
Whitefriars College
Suburbs Near BLACKBURN NORTH
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📍 About Blackburn North
BLACKBURN NORTH is situated in Eastern Melbourne and home to 7,627 residents according to the ABS 2021 Census, with a population density of 2816 people/km².
Property: The local property market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.4M, representing a 61% increase over the past decade. Units have performed similarly well, with a median price of $0.8M after climbing 63% over the same 10-year period.
Education: Educational options in the area include Donvale Christian College, a nearby private school that achieved a ranking of #88 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Residents enjoy exceptional safety levels, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of 2884 per 100,000 people. This represents just 0.42x the Victorian average of 6810, making it an extremely safe area.
Demographics: The suburb has a significant multicultural presence, with Chinese residents making up 24.30% of the population (approximately 1,853 people), creating a large and vibrant Chinese community.
Transport: Located approximately 22.0km from the CBD, Blackburn North offers a 28-minute drive to the city centre. While the suburb doesn't have its own train station, rail access is available in the neighbouring area.