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Blackburn South VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Blackburn South, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Blackburn South VIC is 10,939 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blackburn South is $753 per week ($39,156 per year). Median rent in Blackburn South is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Blackburn South has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Blackburn South has a population density of 3,041 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Blackburn South is China. The most common religion is No religion (42.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blackburn South is $2,251.
There were 656 recorded offences in Blackburn South in 2025-25, a rate of 60 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (336 offences).
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Blackburn South Population
Blackburn South Median Income & Rent
Blackburn South Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Blackburn South Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Blackburn South Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in Blackburn South, 52.2% are owned outright and 47.8% have a mortgage.
Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- China
- India
- England
- Hong Kong
- Greece
- Iran
- Indonesia
- Cambodia
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Blackburn South Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Blackburn South Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
- Mandarin
- Cantonese
- Greek
- Vietnamese
- Hindi
- Persian
- Italian
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Blackburn South Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Blackburn South Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Blackburn South Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Blackburn South Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Blackburn South Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Blackburn South Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Blackburn South Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Blackburn South Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Blackburn South School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Blackburn South Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Blackburn South Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Blackburn South Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Blackburn South How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Blackburn South Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Blackburn South Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Blackburn South Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Blackburn South Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Blackburn South Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Blackburn South Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Blackburn South Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Blackburn South Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Blackburn South Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Blackburn South Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Blackburn South When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Blackburn South Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Blackburn South Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Blackburn South Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Blackburn South Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Blackburn South Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 656 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Blackburn South Schools
Showing 15 of 34 schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Blackburn South vs the typical VIC suburb
The median personal income in Blackburn South is $753 a week, 2% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 672nd of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $410 a week, $94 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 22.0% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).
| Measure | Blackburn South | Typical VIC | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $753/wk | $767/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,861/wk | $1,687/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $410/wk | $316/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $2,251/mo | $1,723/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 42 | 43 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 22.0% | 19.1% | 20.3% |
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The closest suburb to Blackburn South is Burwood East, 1.6 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackburn South
What is the population of Blackburn South VIC?
The population of Blackburn South VIC is 10,939 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3,041 people per km².Blackburn South is ranked #537 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Blackburn South?
The median personal income in Blackburn South VIC is $753 per week, or $39,156 per year.The median household income is $1,861 per week.Family income is $2,371 per week.Blackburn South is ranked #4,460 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Blackburn South?
Median rent in Blackburn South VIC is $410 per week ($1,777 per month).Rent represents 22.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Blackburn South ranks #1,715 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Blackburn South?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blackburn South VIC is $2,251. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Blackburn South?
The median age in Blackburn South VIC is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Blackburn South a good suburb to live in?
Blackburn South is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 10,939.The median income is $753/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20254. All dollar figures in AUD.