Blackburn North

VIC 3130 • Greater Melbourne

7,627
Population (2021)
$42,744
Median Income
2.71 km²
Area
89m
Elevation

About Blackburn North

Blackburn North is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Victoria, located within the Whitehorse (City) area. With a population of 7,627 and a median income of $42,744, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 2.71 km² at an elevation of 89m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Melbourne.

Located within Greater Melbourne, the suburb offers convenient access to the CBD, public transport, and major amenities. Local cafes, shops, and green spaces contribute to a liveable neighbourhood environment. Blackburn North combines Melbourne's renowned lifestyle with suburban comfort.

Blackburn North falls under postcode 3130 and is governed by Whitehorse Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Box Hill (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3130
Urban Area
Nunawading - West
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.80°, 145.16°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
2.71 km²
Elevation
89m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    64 Springfield Road Blackburn 3130 VIC
  • Woolworths
    66-104 Springfield Road Blackburn North 3130 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$431
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,400
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,436
Census 2021
7,627
2.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$33,540
Income 2021
$42,744
27.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,756
Born Overseas 2,746

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 795
  • 2. India 226
  • 3. Malaysia 225
  • 4. England 146
  • 5. Hong Kong 132
  • 6. Vietnam 103
  • 7. Greece 83
  • 8. Sri Lanka 83
  • 9. Iran 71
  • 10. Italy 71
  • 11. New Zealand 61
  • 12. Indonesia 60
  • 13. Philippines 56
  • 14. Singapore 47
  • 15. South Korea 46

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,916
Chinese 1,856
Australian 1,847
Irish 649
Scottish 566
Italian 477
Greek 367
Indian 304
German 187
Vietnamese 152

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,757
Both parents born in Australia
3,835
Both parents born overseas
895
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
43.5%
No Religion
43.4%
Buddhism
3.9%
Hinduism
3.1%
Islam
1.3%
Sikhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
406 (5.3%)
5-14 years
1,108 (14.5%)
15-19 years
481 (6.3%)
20-24 years
451 (5.9%)
25-34 years
835 (10.9%)
35-44 years
1,178 (15.4%)
45-54 years
1,108 (14.5%)
55-64 years
859 (11.3%)
65-74 years
529 (6.9%)
75-84 years
444 (5.8%)
85+ years
225 (3.0%)

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