Blackburn South flood risk
Of Blackburn South’s 5,367 mapped properties, 1.9% are in a mapped flood area and 0% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Blackburn South’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 6.4%, and bushfire exposure is below the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Blackburn South
Flood and bushfire areas across Blackburn South. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Blackburn South
Blackburn South sits in the Whitehorse council area, which recorded 9,035 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 9,035 total. Figures are for the whole Whitehorse council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in Blackburn South
Median sale price by property type, with the year-on-year change.
Indicative suburb-wide estimate only — not a valuation of any specific property. A home’s actual value depends on its size, condition and exact location. Source: Valuer-General Victoria median sale prices (CC BY 4.0).
Zoning in Blackburn South
Blackburn South is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 3
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 3
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
School catchments in Blackburn South
Blackburn South can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Blackburn South
At the 2021 Census, 36.9% of Blackburn South’s 10,939 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Blackburn South
Whitehorse council approved 850 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Whitehorse council area (not just Blackburn South). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 6 Faulkner Street, Blackburn South VIC 3130
- 5 York Street, Blackburn South VIC 3130
- 1 Bermuda Drive, Blackburn South VIC 3130
- 11 Paulette Court, Blackburn South VIC 3130
- 2/8 Edinburgh Road, Blackburn South VIC 3130
- 2/5 Travellyn Court, Blackburn South VIC 3130
- 8 Granya Court, Blackburn South VIC 3130
- 20 Richmond Street, Blackburn South VIC 3130
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.