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Suburb: Blackburn South
Postcode: 3130
Region: Melbourne's eastern suburbs
Region short: eastern suburbs
Office slug: fletchers-blackburn-south
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: $815,000
Clearance rate: 78.8%
Days on market: 42

## 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 family blocks, Eley Park, and the run to Blackburn and Box Hill.
- Blackburn South's clearance rate has held up well recently, but days on market can still stretch out for less typical homes.
- Fletchers has served Melbourne's eastern suburbs since 1919.

## In brief secondary
- One of the leafier, quieter Whitehorse suburbs
- Built largely from four amalgamated primary schools
- Close to Blackburn and Box Hill without the through traffic

## Image 1
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Alt: Branksome Grove Reserve, a local park and playground in Blackburn South
Caption: Branksome Grove Reserve is one of the pockets of green space tucked through Blackburn South's residential streets.

## Established family homes
Family homes in Blackburn South are mostly 1950s and 60s brick veneer on generous blocks, built as orchards and small farms gave way to suburban development in that era. A handful of original farmhouses still stand among the more recent homes.

## Units and townhouses
Townhouse development here is limited and scattered, often on corner blocks or old farmhouse sites rather than large-scale projects. Buyers after a unit are usually looking at a small, established stock rather than new builds.

## Locals love
- Eley Park's tennis club, football club and sports area
- Branksome Grove Reserve
- Faulkner Street Park
- Blackburn South Community Hall
- The Blackburn South Cricket Club, known as the Cobras
- Quiet, leafy streets with a strong sense of space
- Easy access to Blackburn and Box Hill without through traffic
- Heatherdale Recreation and Bowls Club
- A genuinely family-oriented, settled community feel
- Proximity to Blackburn Lake Sanctuary just over the border

## Image 2
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Alt: Blackburn South Community Hall, used for local classes and events
Caption: Blackburn South Community Hall hosts classes, meetings and events for the local community.

## Clubs
- Eley Park Tennis Club
- Eley Park Football Club
- Blackburn South Cricket Club, the Cobras
- Heatherdale Recreation and Bowls Club
- Blackburn South Netball Club
- St Thomas Netball Club
- Orchard Grove Primary School parent community
- St Luke the Evangelist Parish community
- Eley Park Community Association
- Blackburn South Community Hall user groups

## 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
Orchards gone, the wide blocks stayed.

## 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
- Orchard Grove Primary School
- Forest Hill Secondary College
- Laburnum Primary School
- Blackburn Primary School

## Schools independent
- St Luke the Evangelist School
- Our Lady of Sion College
- Kingswood College
- Emmaus College

## FAQ property types
Blackburn South is a house-dominant suburb, and genuine unit stock is limited. Most buyers are looking at established homes on full blocks rather than apartments or townhouses.

## 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 $815,000. 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 South market snapshot

Source: REIV market insights, accessed July 2026

Median house price

$1,200,000

Median unit price

$815,000

Clearance rate

78.8%

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 South in brief

Buyers come for the bigger family blocks, Eley Park, and the run to Blackburn and Box Hill.
Blackburn South's clearance rate has held up well recently, but days on market can still stretch out for less typical homes.
Fletchers has served Melbourne's eastern suburbs since 1919.

Branksome Grove Reserve, a local park and playground in Blackburn South

Branksome Grove Reserve is one of the pockets of green space tucked through Blackburn South's residential streets.

One of the leafier, quieter Whitehorse suburbs
Built largely from four amalgamated primary schools
Close to Blackburn and Box Hill without the through traffic

Different homes, different buyer markets

Established family homes

Family homes in Blackburn South are mostly 1950s and 60s brick veneer on generous blocks, built as orchards and small farms gave way to suburban development in that era. A handful of original farmhouses still stand among the more recent homes.

Units and townhouses

Townhouse development here is limited and scattered, often on corner blocks or old farmhouse sites rather than large-scale projects. Buyers after a unit are usually looking at a small, established stock rather than new builds.

Top 10 things Blackburn South locals love

Eley Park's tennis club, football club and sports area
Branksome Grove Reserve
Faulkner Street Park
Blackburn South Community Hall
The Blackburn South Cricket Club, known as the Cobras
Quiet, leafy streets with a strong sense of space
Easy access to Blackburn and Box Hill without through traffic
Heatherdale Recreation and Bowls Club
A genuinely family-oriented, settled community feel
Proximity to Blackburn Lake Sanctuary just over the border

Blackburn South Community Hall, used for local classes and events

Blackburn South Community Hall hosts classes, meetings and events for the local community.

Top 10 clubs and community organisations in Blackburn South

Eley Park Tennis Club
Eley Park Football Club
Blackburn South Cricket Club, the Cobras
Heatherdale Recreation and Bowls Club
Blackburn South Netball Club
St Thomas Netball Club
Orchard Grove Primary School parent community
St Luke the Evangelist Parish community
Eley Park Community Association
Blackburn South Community Hall user groups

Six things to check before buying in Blackburn South

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.

Orchards gone, the wide blocks stayed.

Common buyer groups in Blackburn South

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 South

Government schools

• Orchard Grove Primary School

• Forest Hill Secondary College

• Laburnum Primary School

• Blackburn Primary School

Independent schools nearby

• St Luke the Evangelist School

• Our Lady of Sion College

• Kingswood College

• Emmaus 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 South

What is the median house price in Blackburn South?

What types of properties are available in Blackburn South?

Blackburn South is a house-dominant suburb, and genuine unit stock is limited. Most buyers are looking at established homes on full blocks rather than apartments or townhouses.

How do I find out what my Blackburn South 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.