Moving to Blackburn North (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Blackburn North in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Blackburn North at a Glance
| Need | Blackburn North |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Cafes | 23 |
| Schools | 5 |
| Parks | 14 |
| Medical | 1 |
| Supermarkets | 2 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Blackburn North
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Blackburn North has 1 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| NewHope Medical Centre | 522 Middleborough Road, Blackburn North | — |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Coles — 66-104 Springfield Road
- Aldi
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Blackburn North has 22 restaurants and 23 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Little Woodpecker — 55 Katrina Street
- The Peddler Cafe — 295B Springfield Rd, Nunawading VIC 3131, Australia
- Auction Rooms Cafe | Coffee & Cafe North Melbourne — 103-107 Errol St, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia
- Cafe Rubix — 519 Middleborough Rd, Box Hill North VIC 3129, Australia
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Blackburn North.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Blackburn North has 14 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Koonung Creek Linear Park
- Nicoll Park
- St Clems Reserve
- Slater Reserve
- Maxia Road Reserve
- Middlefield Drive Reserve
If You Have Kids
Blackburn North has 5 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Blackburn High School | 58-62 Springfield Road |
| Old Orchard Primary School | 70-88 Koonung Road |
| Whitehorse Primary School | 70-86 Junction Road |
| St Philip’s Primary School | 60-68 Junction Road |
| Beverley Hills Primary School | 2-14 Cassowary Street |
Cost of Living in Blackburn North
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to Blackburn North?
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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