Whitehorse City Council · 16.4 km from CBD · Median rent $600/wk
Median rent — Source: DFFH Jun 2025 rental bond data · Crime data — CSA Dec 2025
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| Suburb | Median Rent | Transit | CBD | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn current | $600/wk | 67/100 | 16.4 km | 0 |
| Blackburn South | $610/wk | 67/100 | 16.4 km | 0 |
| Burwood East | $650/wk | 66/100 | 17.1 km | 0 |
| Box Hill North | $622/wk | 69/100 | 14.2 km | 0 |
| Nunawading | $577/wk | 64/100 | 18.6 km | 0 |
Blackburn has a moderate crime rate, broadly similar to the Melbourne metro average.
749 total incidents recorded · Source: CSA Dec 2025
| School | Type | Sector | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn High School | secondary | Government | View zone → |
| Blackburn Lake Primary School | primary | Government | View zone → |
| Blackburn Primary School | primary | Government | View zone → |
| Laburnum Primary School | primary | Government | View zone → |
| St Thomas The Apostle School | primary | Catholic | View zone → |