Blackburn South, Australia

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

10,939 Population 2/sq mi density

397 ft Elevation 121 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$25,451 median income, 4.8% unemployment

Affordability

1.5 / 5.0

$231,000 home value, $1,155/mo rent

Blackburn South, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$25,451

66% below

$25,451 per capita

Home Value

$231,000

18% below

Median Rent

$1,155/mo

1% below

Unemployment

4.8%

33% above

Avg Temperature

59°F

292 sunny days/yr

Is Blackburn South a Good Place to Live?

2.2 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Blackburn South residents earn a median household income of $25,451 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,451. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,039 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blackburn South is $231,000 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,155/month.

Climate & Weather

Blackburn South 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

Population10,939

Median Age42.0 yrs

Density2/mi²

Foreign Born36.9%

Economy

C+

Median Income$25,451

Per Capita$25,451

Unemployment4.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$489

Housing

Home Value$231,000

Rent$1,155

Ownership75.3%

Housing Units4,376

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days292/yr

Rain33.2 in/yr

Elevation397 ft

Did You Know?

36.9% of residents are foreign-born.