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Suburb: Blackburn North
Postcode: 3130
Region: Melbourne's eastern suburbs
Region short: eastern suburbs
Office slug: fletchers-blackburn-north
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: $1,200,000
Median unit price: $900,000
Clearance rate: 70.8%
Days on market: 33

## 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 the bigger blocks, the Koonung Reserve sporting precinct, and quick access to the Eastern Freeway.
- Unit sales are rare here, so a single result can swing the median a long way. Treat the unit figure as a rough guide rather than a fixed benchmark.
- Fletchers has served Melbourne's eastern suburbs since 1919.

## In brief secondary
- Wide, leafy residential streets
- The Koonung Creek Trail runs through the suburb
- No secondary school of its own, Blackburn High School is close by

## Image 1
Src: https://www.melbourneplaygrounds.com.au/images/koonung-cottage-community-house-(blackburn-north).jpg
Alt: Koonung Cottage Neighbourhood House, a hub for local classes and support groups
Caption: Koonung Cottage Neighbourhood House runs classes, playgroups and community programs for local families.

## Established family homes
Spacious brick veneer homes from the 1950s and 60s dominate Blackburn North, many on larger blocks than in neighbouring Blackburn or Box Hill North. Wide streets and mature trees are a big part of the appeal for families wanting more room without leaving the area.

## Units and townhouses
Townhouse development has been more limited here than in surrounding suburbs, though a small number of newer builds have appeared on larger, subdivided blocks. Unit stock is thin, and what little comes up tends to sell quickly.

## Locals love
- Koonung Reserve's cricket nets, football oval, tennis club and soccer field
- Slater Reserve and its netball association
- The Koonung Creek Trail for walking and cycling along the Eastern Freeway
- Koonung Cottage Neighbourhood House
- Easy access to North Blackburn Square Shopping Centre
- Quick freeway access to Doncaster and the Eastern suburbs
- Wide, leafy streets with a strong sense of space
- Zone access to Blackburn High School
- Proximity to Blackburn and Laburnum train stations
- A quieter, more spacious alternative to the suburbs either side

## Image 2
Src: https://www.blackburnsquare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Community-Room-at-Blackburn-Square.png
Alt: The community room at Blackburn Square, used for local group meetings and events
Caption: The community room at Blackburn Square hosts local groups and events throughout the year.

## Clubs
- Blackburn North Cricket Club, established in 1948
- Koonung Park Tennis Club
- Blackburn North Bowling Club, established in 1964
- Blackburn Vikings Basketball Association
- Nunawading Football Club
- Koonung Cottage Neighbourhood House
- Slater Reserve Netball Association
- St Philip's Parish community
- Old Orchard Primary School parent community
- Blackburn High School parent and alumni community

## 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
Bigger blocks, wider streets, one exit to the freeway.

## 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
- Old Orchard Primary School
- Blackburn High School
- Laburnum Primary School
- Box Hill North Primary School

## Schools independent
- St Philip's School
- Nunawading Christian College
- Kingswood College
- Our Lady of Sion College

## FAQ property types
Blackburn North is almost entirely a house market. Units and townhouses are uncommon, so buyers specifically looking for that kind of property usually need to widen their search to Blackburn or Box Hill North.

## 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 $1,200,000 and a median unit sale price of $900,000. 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 North market snapshot

Source: REIV market insights, accessed July 2026

Median house price

$1,200,000

Median unit price

$900,000

Clearance rate

70.8%

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 North in brief

Buyers come for the bigger blocks, the Koonung Reserve sporting precinct, and quick access to the Eastern Freeway.
Unit sales are rare here, so a single result can swing the median a long way. Treat the unit figure as a rough guide rather than a fixed benchmark.
Fletchers has served Melbourne's eastern suburbs since 1919.

Koonung Cottage Neighbourhood House, a hub for local classes and support groups

Koonung Cottage Neighbourhood House runs classes, playgroups and community programs for local families.

Wide, leafy residential streets
The Koonung Creek Trail runs through the suburb
No secondary school of its own, Blackburn High School is close by

Different homes, different buyer markets

Established family homes

Spacious brick veneer homes from the 1950s and 60s dominate Blackburn North, many on larger blocks than in neighbouring Blackburn or Box Hill North. Wide streets and mature trees are a big part of the appeal for families wanting more room without leaving the area.

Units and townhouses

Townhouse development has been more limited here than in surrounding suburbs, though a small number of newer builds have appeared on larger, subdivided blocks. Unit stock is thin, and what little comes up tends to sell quickly.

Top 10 things Blackburn North locals love

Koonung Reserve's cricket nets, football oval, tennis club and soccer field
Slater Reserve and its netball association
The Koonung Creek Trail for walking and cycling along the Eastern Freeway
Koonung Cottage Neighbourhood House
Easy access to North Blackburn Square Shopping Centre
Quick freeway access to Doncaster and the Eastern suburbs
Wide, leafy streets with a strong sense of space
Zone access to Blackburn High School
Proximity to Blackburn and Laburnum train stations
A quieter, more spacious alternative to the suburbs either side

The community room at Blackburn Square, used for local group meetings and events

The community room at Blackburn Square hosts local groups and events throughout the year.

Top 10 clubs and community organisations in Blackburn North

Blackburn North Cricket Club, established in 1948
Koonung Park Tennis Club
Blackburn North Bowling Club, established in 1964
Blackburn Vikings Basketball Association
Nunawading Football Club
Koonung Cottage Neighbourhood House
Slater Reserve Netball Association
St Philip's Parish community
Old Orchard Primary School parent community
Blackburn High School parent and alumni community

Six things to check before buying in Blackburn North

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.

Bigger blocks, wider streets, one exit to the freeway.

Common buyer groups in Blackburn North

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 North

Government schools

• Old Orchard Primary School

• Blackburn High School

• Laburnum Primary School

• Box Hill North Primary School

Independent schools nearby

• St Philip's School

• Nunawading Christian College

• Kingswood College

• Our Lady of Sion 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

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Questions about buying or selling in Blackburn North

What is the median house price in Blackburn North?

What types of properties are available in Blackburn North?

Blackburn North is almost entirely a house market. Units and townhouses are uncommon, so buyers specifically looking for that kind of property usually need to widen their search to Blackburn or Box Hill North.

How do I find out what my Blackburn North 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.