Median house price
$1.47M
+14% change
VIC · Whitehorse Council
Blackburn North, 3130
Est. population · Jun 2025
8,066
Growth (1 yr)
+1.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.0%
Median age
39
Median income
$2,021/wk
Employment rate
61.6%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,465,000
Languages at home
39.3%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Cantonese, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
In Whitehorse Council, Blackburn North is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.
Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Getting around is straightforward, with buses tying neighbouring communities together.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
Growth momentum, plus community and employment push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus safety look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Blackburn North snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$650/wk
Population (ERP)
8,066
+1.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#78
among Metro Melbourne · Established
Safety
27th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
79th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
91st
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 64.4/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 17% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 599th in Australia
- State rank
- 209th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #78 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #153 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $650
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,465,000
- Median price change
- +14.2%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
8,066(June 2025)
+1.4% annual · +3.0% over 5 years · 79th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.4%
- 5-year growth
- +3.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +108
- Change in 5 years
- +239
- Growth rank in VIC
- 79th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~8,500), extrapolated at +1.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 7,627
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $2,021
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 184 of 2,878
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,400
- Employment rate
- 61.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,247 / 417 / 34
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 252
- Against the person
- 28
- Against property
- 180
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 31.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 272 residents
- State safety percentile
- 26.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3.1%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage20
- B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary17
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle53
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store18
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order18
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 10
- Median school ICSEA (10 schools)
- 1,125
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 91th
School list
- Old Orchard Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1127 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 38% · 441 students · Top SEA quarter 51% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Blackburn High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1094 · 83th percentile · LBOTE 40% · 1,289 students · Top SEA quarter 38% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Beverley Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1153 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 91% · 811 students · Top SEA quarter 62% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- St Philip's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1137 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 45% · 40 students · Top SEA quarter 58% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Whitehorse Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1123 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 36% · 302 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Blackburn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1141 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 55% · 440 students · Top SEA quarter 58% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Ss Peter & Paul's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1088 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 72% · 60 students · Top SEA quarter 32% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Kerrimuir Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1137 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 73% · 572 students · Top SEA quarter 53% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Donvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1120 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 289 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Berengarra SchoolSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 1084 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 61 students · Top SEA quarter 40% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Blackburn Early Learning CentreSurrey Roadkindergarten
- Katrina Pre Schoolkindergarten
- NewHope Baptist PreschoolSpringfield Roadkindergarten
- Niño Early LearningKoonung Roadchildcare
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
41 public transport stops in this suburb
- Caroline Cres/Katrina St
- Katrina St/Koonung Rd
- Lantana St/Katrina St
- Middleborough Rd/Katrina St
- Morrie Cres/Katrina St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
93 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
3 cafes · 2 places of worship · 7 playgrounds · 1 sports centres · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 16 parks mapped in suburb, 7 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 41 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 10 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 36/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.39
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.39
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.1
Food & drink(3)
- Battle CafeCafe
- Lil' RayCafe
44 Raymond Street
- Little WoodpeckerCafe
55 Katrina Street
Shopping(2)
- Milk BarConvenience store
32-34 Raymond Street
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
Community(9)
- Niño Early LearningChildcare
103-107 Koonung Road
- Blackburn North Neighbourhood HouseCommunity centre
109 Koonung Road, Blackburn North
- Blackburn Early Learning CentreKindergarten
118 Surrey Road
- Katrina Pre SchoolKindergarten
- Kindergarten
- NewHope Baptist PreschoolKindergarten
3-7 Springfield Road, Blackburn North
- Old Orchard Primary SchoolSchool
70-88 Koonung Road
- St Philip's Primary SchoolSchool
60-68 Junction Road
- Whitehorse Primary SchoolSchool
70-86 Junction Road
Health & services(2)
- NewHope Medical CentreClinic
522 Middleborough Road, Blackburn North
- Medical clinic
Sport & outdoors(25)
- Boronia Grove ReservePark
- Eastern Freeway Linear ReservePark
- Greenglade ReservePark
- Joseph St ReservePark
- Joseph Street ReservePark
- Middlefield Drive ReservePark
- Park (7)
- Primula Street ReservePark
- Slater ReservePark
- Old Orchard Primary SchoolPlayground
- Playground (4)
- Primula Street PlaygroundPlayground
- Slater Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
- Slater Reserve Basketball StadiumSports centre
Blackburn North
- Blackburn North Bowling ClubSports field
- Sports field
Transport(15)
15 bus stops
Other(15)
- Bench (2)
- mycar Tyre & AutoCar repair
- NewHope Medical CentreParking
522 Middleborough Road, Blackburn North
- Old Orchard Primary SchoolParking
- Parking (22)
- Whitehorse City CouncilParking
- Coles ExpressPetrol station
- Picnic Table
- NewHope Baptist ChurchPlace of worship
3-7 Springfield Road, Blackburn North
- St Alfred's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Public Bookcase
- Street LibraryPublic Bookcase
109 Koonung Road, Blackburn North
- Public toilets
- BOUNCEincTrampoline Park
22 Joseph Street, Blackburn North
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
9 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Boronia Grove ReservePark
- Eastern Freeway Linear ReservePark
- Greenglade ReservePark
- Joseph St ReservePark
- Joseph Street ReservePark
- Middlefield Drive ReservePark
- Primula Street ReservePark
- Slater ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 16
- Parks (OSM)
- 16
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- NewHope Baptist Church
3-7 Springfield Road, Blackburn North
- St Alfred's Anglican Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Donvale Rehabilitation Hospital (2.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- DoctorDoctor
- NewHope Medical CentreMiddleborough RoadClinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 203
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 25.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
122 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
September 2021
- Removal of drainage and sewerage easement8 ANNE STREET BLACKBURN NORTH 3130Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two double storey dwellings and associated tree removal1 DIANA DRIVE BLACKBURN NORTH 3130NOD issued by a delegate
- Buildings and works (front fence) within 4 metres of protected SLO9 trees1/21 DEVON DRIVE BLACKBURN NORTH 3130Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of one tree and buildings and works within 4 metres of a Tree under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 924 SLATER AVENUE BLACKBURN NORTH 3130Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of protected vegetation pursuant to the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 9 (SLO9)98 SURREY ROAD BLACKBURN NORTH 3130Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works within 4 metres of trees protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 96 MALL COURT BLACKBURN NORTH 3130Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings on a lot and vegetation removal (SLO9)2 HARCOURT STREET BLACKBURN NORTH 3130Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Construction of a front fence within 4 metres of a protected tree pursuant to the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 916 KATRINA STREET BLACKBURN NORTH 3130Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision65 KATRINA STREET BLACKBURN NORTH 3130Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works (single dwelling) within four (4) metres of trees protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 930 PRIMULA STREET BLACKBURN NORTH 3130NOD issued by a delegate
- Tree removal of trees under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 942 SLATER AVENUE BLACKBURN NORTH 3130No permit required
- Construction of two, double storey dwellings, vegetation removal and buildings and works within 4m of protected trees19 MITCHELL STREET BLACKBURN NORTH 3130Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct fence within 4m of tree in significant landscape overlay. Construct carport within 4m of tree in a significant landscape overlay.11 SOUTHEY STREET BLACKBURN NORTH 3130Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works (roofed deck and veranda) within 4m of significant tree (VPO1)43 KOONUNG ROAD BLACKBURN NORTH 3130Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Buildings and works for construction of four double storey dwellings, front fence and tree removal25 ANNE STREET BLACKBURN NORTH 3130Refusal issued by a delegate
- Construction of two, two storey dwelling, removal of protected trees and buildings and works within 4 metres of protected trees49 DIANA DRIVE BLACKBURN NORTH 3130Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works within 4 metres of trees protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9 and removal of vegetation17 SUSSEX STREET BLACKBURN NORTH 3130Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- To remove three trees in the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 93 BURCOTE STREET BLACKBURN NORTH 3130Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- 1. Building and works on a site less than 300sqm 2. Buildings and works within 4m of a protected tree.2/10 WILTON STREET BLACKBURN NORTH 3130Withdrawn
- Removal of Lophostemon (Tristania) confertus (Queensland Brush Box) Tree17 SLATER AVENUE BLACKBURN NORTH 3130Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of a Eucalyptus cinerea (Argyle Apple) tree pursuant to Schedule 9 to the Significant Landscape Overlay17 SLATER AVENUE BLACKBURN NORTH 3130Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of protected trees pursuant to the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 99 KENT CLOSE BLACKBURN NORTH 3130NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of two (2) new double storey dwellings, tree removal and buildings and works within 4 metres of protected trees46 CAROLINE CRESCENT BLACKBURN NORTH 3130Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Tree removal (SLO9)8 Killeen AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of a Corymbia citriodora (Lemon scented Gum) pursuant to Schedule 9 to the Significant Lanscape Overlay19 Middlefield DriveRefusal issued by a delegate
- Removal of a Ulmus procera - Lois van Houtte (Golden Elm) tree pursuant to Schedule 9 to the Significant Landscape Overlay19 Middlefield DriveRefusal issued by a delegate
- Amendment to plans under Permit WH/2020/1080 allowing buildings and works and removal of vegetation within the Significant Landscape overlay 918 HARRIS STREET BLACKBURN NORTH 3130Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- construction of a front fence11 Harcourt StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 lot subdivision6 Vivian StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of one (1) Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweet Gum tree in the Significant Landscape Overlay, Schedule 9 (SLO9).29 Charlton StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two double storey dwellings, removal of and buildings and works within 4m of protected trees (SLO9)94 SURREY ROAD BLACKBURN NORTH 3130NOD issued by a delegate
- 2 lot subdivision7 Vivian StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works for construction of new exterior wall and garage door44 Raymond StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of land into two lots41 Shafer RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Buildings and works for a front fence within 4 metres of protected trees1/7 ANNE STREET BLACKBURN NORTH 3130Lapsed
- Construction of a front fence under the Neighbourhood Residential Zone Schedule 5 and within 4 metres of a tree under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 94 BRIDGEFORD AVENUE BLACKBURN NORTH 3130Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 3 lot subdivision127 Springfield RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings on a lot and vegetation removal (SLO9)2 HARCOURT STREET BLACKBURN NORTH 3130Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Buildings and works for a front fence38 Devon DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of one (1) Callistemon citrinus - Crimson Bottlebrush tree in the Significant Landscape Overlay, Schedule 9 (SLO9).18 Diana DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
44 active roadworks / incidents
- EastLink activities occurring between 18/07/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, undefined17 Jul 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
- EastLink activities occurring between 18/07/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, undefined17 Jul 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, undefined17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, SPRINGVALE-EASTERN IN RAMP ON17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, BLACKBURN ROAD17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, TRAM-EASTERN OUT RAMP ON17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, TRAM-EASTERN OUT RAMP ON17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, SPRINGVALE-EASTERN IN RAMP ON17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, BLACKBURN ROAD17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
- NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 01/04/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 9:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTERN FREEWAY, undefined31 Mar 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Menzies
- Member of Parliament
- Gabriel NG (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 120,989
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +0.7 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 48.9%Labor 51.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.8 km away).
Coalition 38.0%Labor 62.0%
10.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Blackburn UpperLabor 65.2% · Coalition 34.9% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- Blackburn WestLabor 62.2% · Coalition 37.8% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- Doncaster East LowerLabor 53.8% · Coalition 46.2% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- Blackburn North (Menzies)Labor 64.9% · Coalition 35.1% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Doncaster HeightsLabor 48.2% · Coalition 51.8% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Whitehorse Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.