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Blackburn South suburb profile

Blackburn South is an established, leafy suburb in Melbourne's eastern suburbs with a quietly domestic feel. Streets are lined with mature trees and classic postwar brick and weatherboard homes set on generous blocks, and many properties have been refreshed with contemporary extensions and landscaping. The area suits families and downsizers who value calm streets, neighbourhood parks and nearby primary schools, while everyday shopping and services are found in small local strips and the larger centres in Blackburn and Box Hill. Good road links and local bus routes provide straightforward access to the wider region without compromising the suburb's relaxed character.

Blackburn South property market performance

Current median dwelling price$955,875Past 3 months

Property growth+17.9%Past 12 months

This suburb has relatively few recent unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. On the house side, the median house price is $1.22 million, up a modest 2.4% over the last 12 months. Unit values rose sharply, up 33.3% over the last 12 months.

Over the last three months 35 houses and 3 units changed hands. Houses sold in a median of 53 days while units sold in a median of 33 days, so units sold faster than houses.

The rental market in Blackburn South saw house rents average $685 a week over the last 12 months, up a solid 5.4%. Unit rents averaged $600 a week, up a solid 9.1%, so unit rents grew more strongly over the same period.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$1.22MN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
2.4%33.3%
Sold
Past 3 months
353
Median days on market
Past 12 months
5333
Average rent
Past 12 months
$685$600
Change in rent
Past 12 months
5.4%9.1%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Blackburn South demographics

Couple families with children are the largest family group in Blackburn South, making up 51.8% of families. The area is home to 10,939 people, with a median age of 42 and a median total household income of $1,861 a week, roughly $96,800 a year.

Couple families without children account for 32.6% of families, while one-parent families represent 13.9% and other families 1.7%. Together, couple families with and without children make up 84.4% of all families in the suburb.

Homes in Blackburn South are predominantly owner-occupied: about three quarters are owned outright or with a mortgage (39.3% owned outright and 35.9% owned with a mortgage, totalling 75.2%), while 24.7% of dwellings are rented.

Suburbs near Blackburn South

Some popular suburbs near Blackburn South include:

  • Forest Hill: Tree-lined streets and long-standing homes, part of Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.
  • Burwood East: A mix of suburban housing and pockets of parkland and open reserves.
  • Blackburn: Leafy suburb centred on Blackburn Lake Sanctuary and surrounding reserves.
  • Nunawading: Established suburb with a mix of homes and a local shopping and transport centre.
  • Vermont South: Quiet residential suburb with a string of local parks.

How does Blackburn South compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Blackburn South’s median house price is 14.2% higher than Forest Hill’s.
  • Median unit prices: Blackburn South’s median unit price is 0.5% higher than Forest Hill’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Blackburn South have grown 0.9% higher than in Burwood East.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Blackburn South have grown 20.2% higher than in Forest Hill.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in nearby Forest Hill are selling 22.6% faster than in Blackburn South.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Blackburn South are selling 10.8% faster than in Forest Hill.
  • Investment considerations: In Blackburn South, the rental yield for house is 8.0% higher than the Melbourne average, while the rental yield for units is 1.7% higher.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Blackburn South have grown 31.8% higher than the average rate of growth across Melbourne.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Blackburn South have grown 38.4% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Melbourne.

Choose the right real estate agents in Blackburn South

In Blackburn South ,72 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 36.0% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.71% and 2.57%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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