Blackburn, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

14,478 Population 3/sq mi density

341 ft Elevation 104 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$31,840 median income, 4.6% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.6 / 5.0

$231,600 home value, $1,158/mo rent

Blackburn, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$31,840

58% below

$31,840 per capita

Home Value

$231,600

18% below

Median Rent

$1,158/mo

0% below

Unemployment

4.6%

28% above

Avg Temperature

59°F

292 sunny days/yr

Is Blackburn a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.7 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blackburn residents earn a median household income of $31,840 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,840. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,375 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blackburn is $231,600 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,158/month.

Climate & Weather

Blackburn has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population14,478

Median Age41.0 yrs

Density3/mi²

Foreign Born32.4%

Economy

C+

Median Income$31,840

Per Capita$31,840

Unemployment4.6%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$612

Housing

C+

Home Value$231,600

Rent$1,158

Ownership73.5%

Housing Units5,791

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days292/yr

Rain33.2 in/yr

Elevation341 ft

Did You Know?

32.4% of residents are foreign-born.