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Suburb: Blackburn
Postcode: 3130
Region: Melbourne's eastern suburbs
Region short: eastern suburbs
Office slug: fletchers-blackburn
Region slug: melbourne-eastern-suburbs
Source: REIV market insights
Accessed: July 2026
Version: 1
Saved: 2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Created: 2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z

## Stats
Median house price: $1,500,000
Median unit price: $518,800
Clearance rate: 62.2%
Days on market: 34

## Disclaimer
REIV reports median sale prices separately for houses and units. Reporting periods and methodologies can differ by metric and provider. Suburb-level figures do not account for the substantial differences between individual properties, streets, school-zone status, land sizes and housing types. Check the date of the data and seek a property-specific assessment before making a decision.

## In brief
- Buyers come for Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, the creeklands trails, and the walk to the station.
- Blackburn's clearance rate has softened compared with some neighbouring suburbs, so check the latest results rather than relying on reputation alone.
- Fletchers has served Melbourne's eastern suburbs since 1919.

## In brief secondary
- Built around 30 hectares of bushland at Blackburn Lake
- Two train lines within reach, Belgrave and Lilydale
- A genuinely leafy, established feel

## Image 1
Src: https://dynamic-media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-o/27/cf/05/1d/view.jpg?w=1000&h=-1&s=1
Alt: Kalang Park, one of the ovals that make up the Blackburn Creeklands
Caption: Kalang Park hosts football and cricket through the seasons and sits on the Blackburn Creeklands trail.

## Established family homes
Blackburn's family homes are mostly postwar brick veneer and weatherboard on generous blocks, especially in the streets around Blackburn Lake Sanctuary and Blacks Walk. Many owners have extended or renovated rather than replaced, which has helped keep the tree canopy the suburb is known for.

## Units and townhouses
Newer townhouses have gone up closer to Blackburn Station and along the main roads, while older brick unit blocks from the 1970s and 80s are dotted through the quieter side streets further from the shops.

## Locals love
- Blackburn Lake Sanctuary's bushland trails and lake circuit walk
- The Blackburn Creeklands trail linking Blacks Walk, Kalang Park and Furness Park along Gardiners Creek
- Kalang Park's cricket and football ovals
- Furness Park's open space and playground
- Morton Park, home ground for the local footy and cricket clubs
- The shops and cafes around Blackburn Station
- Blackburn Library
- Zone access to Blackburn High School
- Quiet, leafy streets close to the Belgrave and Lilydale train lines
- The wider Whitehorse network of walking and cycling trails through the creeklands

## Image 2
Src: https://dynamic-media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-o/0a/96/28/24/blacks-walk-reserve.jpg?w=1200&h=1200&s=1
Alt: Blacks Walk, the bushland reserve bordering Laburnum Primary School
Caption: Blacks Walk forms part of the Blackburn Creeklands and borders Laburnum Primary School.

## Clubs
- Blackburn Cricket Club, formed over 120 years ago
- Laburnum Cricket Club
- Blackburn Football Club, the Panthers
- Blackburn Bowling Club
- Blackburn Returned Servicemen and Citizens Bowling Club
- Blackburn Tennis Club
- Blackburn Soccer Club
- Blackburn Lake Netball Club
- Laburnum Netball Club
- Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Advisory Committee

## Six things to check
### Confirm the school zone for the exact address
School-zone boundaries do not simply follow suburb boundaries and may change. Confirm eligibility for the specific property through Find my School before relying on a listing description or making an offer.
### Compare like with like
A suburb median combines properties of very different sizes, ages and conditions. Compare recent sales with similar land, accommodation, location, school access and renovation quality.
### Prepare before the right home appears
Well-positioned family homes can be tightly held. Having finance, conveyancing advice and a building-inspection plan organised early can help buyers act with greater confidence.
### Look beyond the property itself
Street position, traffic, orientation, nearby development and walking access to shops, parks and public transport can influence both day-to-day liveability and future buyer demand.
### Check planning and heritage controls
Heritage controls may apply to selected properties and precincts and can affect demolition, alterations or redevelopment. Obtain a planning property report for the exact address through VicPlan and seek professional planning advice where required.
### Consider the wider school network
Most suburbs sit close to a number of government and independent schools. Travel time, enrolment rules and the needs of multiple children may be just as important as distance on a map.

## Pull quote
Thirty hectares of bushland at the bottom of the garden.

## Buyer groups
### Families prioritising school access
Buyers who begin with a specific school requirement and then assess accommodation, land, condition and transport within the eligible area.
### Upsizers seeking more space
Households moving from smaller homes or nearby suburbs in search of additional bedrooms, flexible living areas, outdoor space or a larger allotment.
### Local owners changing housing type
Long-term residents who want to remain close to familiar services and community connections while moving to a townhouse or unit with less maintenance.

## Schools government
- Blackburn Primary School
- Laburnum Primary School
- Blackburn Lake Primary School
- Blackburn High School

## Schools independent
- St Thomas the Apostle School
- Our Lady of Sion College
- Kingswood College
- Nunawading Christian College

## FAQ property types
Blackburn is predominantly a house suburb, with a smaller but active unit and townhouse market concentrated near the station and main roads. Buyers after a house here are usually paying for land and tree canopy as much as the dwelling itself.

## FAQ valuation
A useful appraisal considers recent comparable sales, land size, orientation, accommodation, condition, planning controls, school zoning and current buyer demand. Contact the local Fletchers team for a confidential, property-specific assessment.

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REIV market insights report a median house sale price of $1,500,000 and a median unit sale price of $518,800. Check the date of the figures before relying on them, as market data changes and suburb medians do not provide a valuation for an individual property.

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Blackburn market snapshot

Source: REIV market insights, accessed July 2026

Median house price

$1,500,000

Median unit price

$518,800

Clearance rate

62.2%

Days on market

REIV reports median sale prices separately for houses and units. Reporting periods and methodologies can differ by metric and provider. Suburb-level figures do not account for the substantial differences between individual properties, streets, school-zone status, land sizes and housing types. Check the date of the data and seek a property-specific assessment before making a decision.

Blackburn in brief

Buyers come for Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, the creeklands trails, and the walk to the station.
Blackburn's clearance rate has softened compared with some neighbouring suburbs, so check the latest results rather than relying on reputation alone.
Fletchers has served Melbourne's eastern suburbs since 1919.

Kalang Park, one of the ovals that make up the Blackburn Creeklands

Kalang Park hosts football and cricket through the seasons and sits on the Blackburn Creeklands trail.

Built around 30 hectares of bushland at Blackburn Lake
Two train lines within reach, Belgrave and Lilydale
A genuinely leafy, established feel

Different homes, different buyer markets

Established family homes

Blackburn's family homes are mostly postwar brick veneer and weatherboard on generous blocks, especially in the streets around Blackburn Lake Sanctuary and Blacks Walk. Many owners have extended or renovated rather than replaced, which has helped keep the tree canopy the suburb is known for.

Units and townhouses

Newer townhouses have gone up closer to Blackburn Station and along the main roads, while older brick unit blocks from the 1970s and 80s are dotted through the quieter side streets further from the shops.

Top 10 things Blackburn locals love

Blackburn Lake Sanctuary's bushland trails and lake circuit walk
The Blackburn Creeklands trail linking Blacks Walk, Kalang Park and Furness Park along Gardiners Creek
Kalang Park's cricket and football ovals
Furness Park's open space and playground
Morton Park, home ground for the local footy and cricket clubs
The shops and cafes around Blackburn Station
Blackburn Library
Zone access to Blackburn High School
Quiet, leafy streets close to the Belgrave and Lilydale train lines
The wider Whitehorse network of walking and cycling trails through the creeklands

Blacks Walk, the bushland reserve bordering Laburnum Primary School

Blacks Walk forms part of the Blackburn Creeklands and borders Laburnum Primary School.

Top 10 clubs and community organisations in Blackburn

Blackburn Cricket Club, formed over 120 years ago
Laburnum Cricket Club
Blackburn Football Club, the Panthers
Blackburn Bowling Club
Blackburn Returned Servicemen and Citizens Bowling Club
Blackburn Tennis Club
Blackburn Soccer Club
Blackburn Lake Netball Club
Laburnum Netball Club
Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Advisory Committee

Six things to check before buying in Blackburn

01 Confirm the school zone for the exact address

School-zone boundaries do not simply follow suburb boundaries and may change. Confirm eligibility for the specific property through Find my School before relying on a listing description or making an offer.

02 Compare like with like

A suburb median combines properties of very different sizes, ages and conditions. Compare recent sales with similar land, accommodation, location, school access and renovation quality.

03 Prepare before the right home appears

Well-positioned family homes can be tightly held. Having finance, conveyancing advice and a building-inspection plan organised early can help buyers act with greater confidence.

04 Look beyond the property itself

Street position, traffic, orientation, nearby development and walking access to shops, parks and public transport can influence both day-to-day liveability and future buyer demand.

05 Check planning and heritage controls

Heritage controls may apply to selected properties and precincts and can affect demolition, alterations or redevelopment. Obtain a planning property report for the exact address through VicPlan and seek professional planning advice where required.

06 Consider the wider school network

Most suburbs sit close to a number of government and independent schools. Travel time, enrolment rules and the needs of multiple children may be just as important as distance on a map.

Thirty hectares of bushland at the bottom of the garden.

Common buyer groups in Blackburn

Common buyer profiles encountered in the local market may include:

Families prioritising school access

Buyers who begin with a specific school requirement and then assess accommodation, land, condition and transport within the eligible area.

Upsizers seeking more space

Households moving from smaller homes or nearby suburbs in search of additional bedrooms, flexible living areas, outdoor space or a larger allotment.

Local owners changing housing type

Long-term residents who want to remain close to familiar services and community connections while moving to a townhouse or unit with less maintenance.

Schools in and around Blackburn

Government schools

• Blackburn Primary School

• Laburnum Primary School

• Blackburn Lake Primary School

• Blackburn High School

Independent schools nearby

• St Thomas the Apostle School

• Our Lady of Sion College

• Kingswood College

• Nunawading Christian College

This is a general proximity list, not an enrolment or zoning guarantee. Confirm government-school eligibility for the specific address and contact individual schools regarding enrolment requirements.

Where to go from here

Houses for sale in Blackburn →Recent sales in Blackburn →Fletchers Blackburn office →More eastern suburbs guides →All Fletchers suburb guides →

Questions about buying or selling in Blackburn

What is the median house price in Blackburn?

What types of properties are available in Blackburn?

Blackburn is predominantly a house suburb, with a smaller but active unit and townhouse market concentrated near the station and main roads. Buyers after a house here are usually paying for land and tree canopy as much as the dwelling itself.

How do I find out what my Blackburn property is worth?

A useful appraisal considers recent comparable sales, land size, orientation, accommodation, condition, planning controls, school zoning and current buyer demand. Contact the local Fletchers team for a confidential, property-specific assessment.