Blackburn Postcode
Victoria
Blackburn is a suburb in Victoria, situated around 17 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Blackburn is 3130, and the telephone area code is 03.
According to the 2021 Census, Blackburn has a population of 14,478 (7,064 males, 7,413 females). The median age is 41 years.
The median weekly household income in Blackburn is $2,065, with a median personal income of $942 per week.
The median weekly rent is $411 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,208.
In terms of birthplace, 86% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are India (617), Malaysia (366), and Other countries (264).
69.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 27.9% speak another language.
The employment rate in Blackburn shows 7,531 people employed (4,387 full-time, 2,685 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
The most common occupations are professionals (2,609), managers (1,005), and clerical & admin (675).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Blackburn has an IRSAD score of 1095 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Blackburn covers an area of 5.9 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2454 persons per km².
Statistically, Blackburn sits within the Whitehorse - West area, part of the broader Melbourne - Inner East region. It falls under the Whitehorse local government area.
The federal electorate for Blackburn is Chisholm (Inner Metropolitan).
The 3130 postcode is shared by Blackburn along with Blackburn North, Blackburn South and Laburnum.
Blackburn Details
| Postcode | 3130 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 14,478 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,065/week |
| Median Personal Income | $942/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $411 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,208 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 5.9 km² |
| Population Density | 2454/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5,561 |
| Completed Year 12 | 61.6% |
| Australian Citizens | 82.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 32 (0.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -37.8197 |
| Longitude | 145.1531 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 17 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Inner East |
| Area (SA3) | Whitehorse - West |
| Local Government | Whitehorse |
| Federal Electorate | Chisholm |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 2,293 (15.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,924 (13.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,717 (25.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,860 (26.7%) |
| 65+ years | 2,683 (18.5%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 1,191 (8.2%) |
| Asthma | 521 (3.6%) |
| Arthritis | 353 (2.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 324 (2.2%) |
| Diabetes | 316 (2.2%) |
| Cancer | 190 (1.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 150 (1.0%) |
| Dementia | 28 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 354 (6.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,417 (43.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,017 (36.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 722 (13.1%) |