Blackburn North, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Blackburn North, in the Whitehorse City local government area.
| Locality | Blackburn North |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Whitehorse City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.8047 |
| Longitude | 145.15532 |
| Population | 7,627 |
| Density | 2824.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.7 km² |
| Elevation | 112 m |
| Postcode | 3130 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 17 km east |
Blackburn North is a locality in the Whitehorse City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,627. The locality covers an area of 2.7 km², giving a population density of about 2824.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 112 m above sea level. It lies approximately 17 km east of Melbourne. Blackburn North is located at 37.8047°S, 145.1553°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3130.
Blackburn North unfolds across a gentle terrain, where the soft contours of the land meet the crisp clarity of Melbourne's eastern suburbs. It lies 3.3 km south of Doncaster East, VIC (from Doncaster East, VIC: bearing 190°T), and is situated 8.7 km north of Glen Waverley. The air here, especially in the liminal hours of late afternoon, carries a certain stillness, a quietude that allows the subtle scent of eucalypt and damp earth to rise. Mature trees, their branches reaching like aged arms, cast long, dappled shadows across manicured lawns and quiet residential streets, painting patterns of light and shade that shift with the passing sun. The character of Blackburn North is one of understated domesticity, a place where the rhythm of life is measured by the morning rush to school and the evening return of neighbours to their homes, the distant hum of traffic a constant, low murmur beneath the rustle of leaves.
The history of this locality is intricately tied to the broader development of Melbourne's outer eastern fringe, a story of subdivision and suburban growth that began in earnest after the Second World War. Once part of a larger agricultural landscape, Blackburn North’s journey has been one of transformation, with former market gardens and orchards gradually giving way to the brick and tile of family homes. The local economy, while now largely driven by retail and service industries catering to its resident population, still echoes a past reliant on the fertile land that once dominated the region. Notable for its network of parks and reserves, such as the Blackburn Creeklands, Blackburn North offers a green embrace, a reminder of the natural heritage that persists amidst the urban sprawl, providing tranquil spaces for its inhabitants to connect with the enduring beauty of the Australian bush.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Blackburn North, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Blackburn North, in the Whitehorse City local government area.
Detailed location data for Blackburn North includes the postcode (3130), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Whitehorse City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Blackburn North is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |