Blackburn, VIC 3130

We wake every morning to the sound of bellbirds, rosellas and kookaburras. The area is dotted with significant gum trees and the local council is committed to maintaining indigenous plant species. The Blackburn Lake Sanctuary is the highlight of the suburb, where you can feel as though you're in the middle of nowhere despite being less than 20 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. The house blocks are generally large, which contributes to the above-average cost of buying in Blackburn. It's a great place to live in privacy and solitude.

If you’re looking for a village lifestyle in a suburb that allows room to breathe amongst a backdrop of open green spaces and bushland surrounds, then Blackburn is sure to make a wonderful first impression. Blackburn offers a range of housing options; there are modest yet charming post-war homes, large garden allotments occupied by sprawling family homes, new architecturally designed contemporary houses, and townhouses. Offering quality schools such as Blackburn High School, renowned for its excellent music and arts program, plus a variety of state-run and Catholic primary schools ensure that a good education is easily accessed. This is a green, leafy suburb that truly caters for all ages with a strong focus on family, lifestyle, and community.

I've lived here for four years and it's certainly a serviceable suburb! With plenty of trees, green spaces, and walking tracks, this was an ideal location for living throughout lockdown. I love having bushy trails to explore and great local cafes to peruse. It's also a sleepy suburb without all the hustle and bustle of city living, which is great for my introverted self. Having lived in Croydon for so long, I can't help but compare the amenities between the two suburbs; unfortunately, Blackburn's do pale in comparison. When it comes to cafes, restaurants, boutique stores, and community spaces, Croydon has Blackburn beat. That said, Blackburn does have some fantastic highlights that I keep coming back to again and again. It's also the ultimate compromise between suburban living and city accessibility. A train trip to the CBD takes 20–30 minutes, depending on where you get off.

I could happily live here long-term, especially with my workplace just 20 minutes down the road. Unfortunately, property here is very expensive so the largest we'd be buying is a unit.

The Blackburn Lake Sanctuary is unlike anything else you will find this close to the city. The tall canopy trees give it a completely different feeling to any of the neighbouring suburbs.

The various parks and reserves are filled to the brim with scenic spots perfect for photographers and couples looking to spend the day outside

Steve Mac | House Land Co | House & Land expert

I love walk through lake park and orchard park

Have always grown up in Blackburn and never plan to leave. Absolutely love the area, so many nice scenery (Blackburn lake and cootamundra walk), eating out places and lots of local shops.

Only problem I have with this leafy suburb are some residents who are bogans, constantly burning out.

I have lived on canterbury road for 3 years and I always think this suburb is quite nice. All my neighbors are nice and friendly. But recently I got a dog and I started to walk the dog in the neighborhood. Then I have been shouted at like ramdom yelling or racism comments a few time. Not like everyday but is that alway like this? Young twats driving a shitty car.

Really disappointed.

The leafy suburb with a lot of hiking trails. Moreover, it's close to boxhill and good education resources like boxhill high in some areas.