Blackburn South
Blackburn South Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Blackburn South 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 South Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Blackburn South Schools
Nearby Top Schools 6
Mount Scopus Memorial College
Presbyterian Ladies' College
Box Hill High School
Our Lady of Sion College
Kingswood College
Blackburn High School
Suburbs Near BLACKBURN SOUTH
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📍 About Blackburn South
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.