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North Blackwood

VIC 3458 • Victoria

50
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
12.27 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandQuiet
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About North Blackwood

North Blackwood is a small rural locality in central Victoria, situated approximately 5 kilometres north of the township of Blackwood and roughly 60 kilometres north-west of Melbourne within the Hepburn Shire. Covering around 12.3 square kilometres of hilly bushland and mixed farming country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 50 residents. The locality sits within the scenic Lerderderg Gorge country, with ironbark and stringybark forest characteristic of this part of the Great Divide ranges above the Werribee River headwaters.

Blackwood is the nearest small community, a charming heritage gold rush settlement on the Lerderderg River, while Trentham and Daylesford are the broader Hepburn Shire's services centres with cafes, shops, and health and wellness facilities. The area is popular with bushwalkers and nature lovers, with the Lerderderg State Park and Wombat State Forest providing extensive trails. North Blackwood suits those seeking an intimate bush lifestyle within the Hepburn Shire's highly regarded lifestyle corridor.

North Blackwood falls under postcode 3458 and is governed by the Hepburn Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Bendigo, while state elections fall under the Macedon (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3458
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Hepburn
Federal Electorate
Bendigo
State Electorate
Macedon (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.42°, 144.33°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
12.27 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3458

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3458, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,281
Median 2023–24
$51,960
▲ 25.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$70,354

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3458; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Trentham Station
20 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required for local travel N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
70 km
By Train
V/Line from Trentham to Melbourne Southern Cross (approx. 1 hr 30 min, limited services)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 10 min - 1 hr 35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr - 1 hr 20 min

🛣️ Bacchus Marsh–Trentham road and Western Ring Road provide access; Trentham is the nearest rail town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

North Blackwood has no local services; a private vehicle is needed for all daily errands, with Blackwood and Trentham providing the nearest community facilities.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
50
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Hepburn Local Government Area, which contains North Blackwood. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
324.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 39.4%
Motor vehicle theft
200.4 / 100k
2yr Up 51.8% 10yr Down 35.2%
Non-FV assault
165 / 100k
2yr Up 31.0% 10yr Up 34.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
683.7 / 100k
2yr Up 119.2% 10yr Up 37.8%
View all offence subgroups for Hepburn →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Blackwood known for? +

North Blackwood is a quiet bushland locality near the historic gold rush town of Blackwood, known for its ironbark forest setting and proximity to the Lerderderg State Park's walking trails and gorge scenery.

How far is North Blackwood from Melbourne? +

North Blackwood is approximately 70 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, typically a 1 to 1 hour 35 minute drive via Bacchus Marsh.

Does North Blackwood have public transport? +

There is no public transport in North Blackwood. Limited V/Line services run to Trentham (approximately 20 km) from Melbourne Southern Cross Station; otherwise a private vehicle is needed.

What is the population of North Blackwood? +

According to the 2021 Census, North Blackwood has a population of approximately 50 residents in its 12 square kilometre area in the Hepburn Shire.

Is North Blackwood a good place to live? +

North Blackwood suits those seeking a genuine bush lifestyle near the Lerderderg Gorge, with Daylesford's spa country and Trentham's village services accessible within a short drive.

What is the postcode for North Blackwood? +

The postcode for North Blackwood, VIC is 3458.

Is North Blackwood a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. North Blackwood is part of the Hepburn LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.