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Blackburn is a suburb of Melbourne in the state of Victoria. It is situated in the City of Whitehorse local government area and has a total area of 5.8 km². Blackburn is about 16 km east of the central business district in Melbourne. There are several parks in this suburb that cover almost 9.8% of the total land area. Enormous, sprawling homes can easily be found in Blackburn. Contemporary single and double-story townhouses are available for rent and sale in this suburb.

The population of Blackburn was 12,796 in the year 2011. According to the 2016 census of population and housing, the number of permanent residents had increased to 13,940. This 8.9% increase in population also had a ripple effect on the real estate market of this suburb. Investors in Blackburn have seen compound growth of 4.8% for units and 5.9% for houses in the last 5 years. 

The median age in Blackburn is 40 years. Children in the age group of 0 – 14 years make up about 17.5% of the population. Older adults above the age of 65 years account for 18.3% of the population. Close to 56% of the residents in Blackburn work full time in a professional occupation. In this suburb, many households are couples with children.

Houses in Blackburn have a median sale price of $1,500,000. Units have a slightly lower median sale price of $785,000. These median sale prices fluctuate a lot and could change in the next 12 months. The median price change for units in this suburb in the last 1 year was 14.10%. Rental houses in Blackburn have a median rent of $470 per week, while units currently have theirs at $390 per week. 

• The median gross yield for rental units in the last 12 months was 2.6%
• The median price change for houses in the last 12 months was 12.48%
• The Gross yield for rental houses was 1.6% in the last 1 year

It is essential to use conveyancing services when buying or selling houses or units in Blackburn. Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring the legal titles of a real estate property from the old owner to the new owner. It is a requirement in all jurisdictions of Melbourne for the contract of sales of properties to be in writing. Conveyancing lawyers assist in finalizing the processes involved in the acquiring of a real estate property. 

Buying a house or unit in Blackburn can be quite challenging. The processes involved can take months to complete. It can take longer if you choose to exclude the services of a conveyancing lawyer. First-time buyers who do this to save costs risk losing the house and their 10% deposit when things go awry.

A licensed conveyancer slightly differs from a conveyancing lawyer. The state government grants a license to a licensed conveyancer. This license enables the conveyancer to provide services to residential property buyers and sellers. On the other hand, a conveyancing lawyer is granted a practicing certificate by the legal services commission. 

A Blackburn conveyancing lawyer is more suited for your conveyancing needs. This is because a conveyancing lawyer can provide legal advice beyond what is needed for a standard contract of sale. This gives you all-around protection due to the broader scope of the conveyancing lawyer’s work. 

A conveyancing lawyer will ensure that you are fully represented in dealings with the seller. The expertise of the lawyer will also be put to good use to minimize errors. If you are the seller of a residential property in Blackburn, you also need a conveyancing lawyer. You will be assisted by your conveyancing lawyer in completing all legal documents without a hitch. LEAD Conveyancing have the right type of professionals to meet your needs.

Blackburn may have been named after James Blackburn, who designed the Yan Yean Reservoir. Europeans settled in this suburb in the 1840s when it was densely wooded. Soon, small farms and orchards were developed. The current site where the Blackburn Hotel sits was where the Traveller’s Rest Hotel was built in the year 1861. The first Post Office opened in 1876. It was initially named Blackburn Creek Post Office but was renamed Blackburn in 1883. 

Blackburn is bordered in the west by Middleborough Road and in the north by Springfield Road. This suburb is also bounded by the Canterbury Road in the south and the Bellbird area in the east. Demographically, 71% of the residents of Blackburn were born in Australia. Other countries of birth include England, China, India, New Zealand, and Malaysia, amongst others. English is the most spoken language in Blackburn. Other languages spoken in Blackburn include Mandarin, Cantonese, Punjabi, and Greek. 

Suburbs surrounding Blackburn include: 

• Blackburn North
• Forest Hill 
• Box Hill
• Nunawading
• Burwood East
• Doncaster East

Happiness reigns supreme in Blackburn. You can do a lot of shopping at North Blackburn Shopping Centre. There are also several excellent restaurants where you can have a fine meal in this suburb. For a major Asian adventurous experience, Box Hill is very close by. There are other local attractions and plenty of things to do in Blackburn. These include: 

Blackburn Lake Sanctuary 

Relieve yourself of the pent-up stress at this lake sanctuary. You can take a long relaxing stroll to the lake along the well-constructed paths. Your kids will have a good time at the playground available at this sanctuary. Immersing yourself in a little suburban nature can’t get any better than at the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. 

Kalang Park 

The tranquillity at this park is incomparable. You can listen to the kookaburra in the huge trees as you walk along the creek. Whenever you need a rest, there are comfortable benches placed strategically around the park. The paths in this park are wide enough for cyclists, dog-walkers, and flat enough for individuals in a wheelchair. 

Unique Car Rentals 

Your love for fast and flashy supercars shouldn’t die down while you’re in Blackburn. The Unique Car Rentals offers you access to a Ferrari, Bugatti, or Lamborghini. The quality of cars here are amazing. Driving them is exhilarating. Generally, you can rent great and exotic cars without hassles. 

Other interesting places and things to do in Blackburn include: 

• Cootamundra Walk
• Blacks Walk Reserve
• Furness Park
• Elmhurst Basin
• Blackburn War Memorial