Living in Blackburn: What the Data Shows (2026)
Blackburn has 122 verified businesses and amenities. Here is exactly what you get as a resident.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Cafes | 26 |
| Bars & Pubs | 9 |
| Schools | 10 |
| Parks | 19 |
| Medical | 4 |
| Supermarkets | 4 |
| Gyms | 4 |
| Total | 122 |
Blackburn is a well-serviced suburb.
Food & Drink
54 dining options — 28 restaurants and 26 cafes.
Top restaurants: Blackburn Eatery, Bar Doh, Maska Chaska, Three Angels, Gill Family Kitchen, The Food Republic Cafe
Top cafes: The Joy Parade, Miss Lucy, Aunt Billie’s Cafe, Gourmet Girl, Little Things
Green Space
19 parks. Most residents are within walking distance of a park.
Notable parks: Whitehorse Reserve, Bolton Park, Furness Park, Naughton Grove Reserve, Morton Park
Daily Essentials
- Supermarkets: 4 — IGA, Coles, Woolworths, Aldi
- Medical: 4 facilities
- Gyms: 4 fitness centres
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- Cost of Living in Blackburn
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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
