Blackburn
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Blackburn is a peaceful suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, celebrated for its leafy streets, excellent parks, and strong sense of community. It's an ideal base for families and travelers seeking calm surroundings with access to urban conveniences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
14,478
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.82°, 145.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
84
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,900
Local Cost
$1,910
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
96
English
99
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
9.9°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
1.0°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
715 mm
Internet Speed
222 Mbps
Upload
113 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
62
Coworking
0
Cafes
16
Nightlife
2
Parks
44
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
769.0
Airport
MBW
Distance
18 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 36 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 88/100.