3/5 Minna Street
Blackburn, VIC 3130

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Area figures
- schools in Blackburn
- 5
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Area figures
- residents (ABS, June 2024)
- 183,462
- children aged 0–14
- 26,982
- schools
- 50
- parks & libraries
- 33
- kids’ activity providers listed
- 76
Most-listed activities: Tennis, Soccer, Dancing School
Population figures: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Parks, playgrounds & public spaces
Bolton Park
Bolton St, Box Hill, Victoria, 3128
456 m straight-line distance
Elmhurst Basin Park
Whitehorse Rd, Blackburn, Victoria, 3130
566 m straight-line distance
RHL Sparks Reserve
Albion Rd, Box Hill, Victoria, 3128
669 m straight-line distance
Kalang Park
Gardiners Creek Trail, Blackburn, Victoria, 3130
841 m straight-line distance
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Kids' Activities per Child: Australia's Best- and Thinnest-Covered Council Areas (2026)
Across Australia's big council areas, the AroundSchools directory lists a median of about 10 kids' activity providers for every 10,000 children — but in Melbourne's Wyndham it is 3.9, and in the City…
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Most Livable Suburbs in Victoria for Families (2026)
Melbourne lists more kids' activities in our directory than any other suburb in VIC. This page ranks VIC suburbs by how much a family moving there could actually do with their kids, then adds what…
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Property Details
Townhouse
RESIDENTIAL
Upcoming Events Nearby
Tue, 15 Sept · Blackburn North
Persian Playgroup - Facilitated
Ages 3–6
Tue, 19 May · Nunawading
Junior Warriors - 8 Course Programe - Kung Fu Force AU | 20th May to 30th Dec-2026
Ages 6–13
Tue, 7 Apr · Nunawading
Family Season - The Round | Year 2026
Ages 4–99
Sat, 1 Aug · Ashwood
Kids & Teens Art Birthday Parties - Glorious Studio | 2-Aug to 31-Dec, 2026
Ages 5–17
Mon, 19 Oct · Brighton
Bayside Art Babies
Up to age 2
Mon, 19 Oct · Brighton
Bayside Art Babies
Up to age 2
What's Nearby
Social Sport - Box Hill
High School Stadium, 1180 Whitehorse Rd, , Box Hill
Karen Margaret Studios
., Box Hill North
Kieron Fenner - Violin Teacher
4 Banksia Street, Blackburn
Haydn Music Center
303/9 Prospect Street, Box Hill
Mentative Art
65 Katrina St, , Blackburn North
Midlife Muso
42 Rustic Avenue, Burwood East
Aikido Dentoukan
23 Boondara Rd, Mont Albert North
Kung Fu Force AU
Unit 2/8 Havelock St, , Burwood
ChadsFit Mobile Boxing & Muay Thai Fitness
., Melbourne Wide based in Doncaster East
Nearby Schools

Box Hill High School
1180 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128 Australia

St Francis Xavier's School - Box Hill
1087 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill VIC 3128 Australia

Laburnum Primary School
Janet Street, Blackburn VIC 3130 Australia

Our Lady of Sion College
1065 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128 Australia

Blackburn High School
60 Springfield Road, Blackburn VIC 3130 Australia

Blackburn Primary School
185 Whitehorse Road , Blackburn VIC 3130 Australia
Nearby schools do not imply enrolment eligibility. Confirm catchments, year levels and childcare availability directly with the provider.
Nearby Properties
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Box Hill, VIC 3128
Land Size: 158 m²
Property Type: Townhouse
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Modern Family Living with Style, Space and Superb Convenience
Description: Nestled in a peaceful, tree-lined street just moments from Box Hill's vibrant hub, this stylish four-bedroom townhouse delivers a harmonious blend of modern luxury and family-friendly design. Located within the coveted Box Hill High School zone and surrounded by prestigious private schools, the home also enjoys effortless access to the CBD via the nearby Eastern Freeway or public transport. Step inside to discover a sophisticated open-plan layout, where a sleek stone-bench kitchen fitted with premium Smeg appliances takes centre stage. Ideal for entertaining, the living and dining areas extend seamlessly to a sun-drenched North facing private courtyard. A versatile floorplan caters to every stage of life, with a ground-floor master bedroom complete with walk-in robe, ensuite, and courtyard access ideal for parents or downsizers. Upstairs, a second master suite joins two generously sized bedrooms and a central, fully tiled bathroom, creating the perfect kids' zone or guest retreat. Additional features include a guest powder room, European laundry, ducted heating and cooling, ducted vacuum system, alarm system and a remote double garage with internal access. This is the ultimate family sanctuary in one of Box Hill's most sought-after locations. Don't miss the opportunity to make it yours.
Agent: Victoria Kwok - victoria@daus.com.au - 03 98900808
Agent: Ding Ding - dingding@daus.com.au - 03 98900808
Blackburn, VIC 3130
Land Size: 103 m²
Property Type: Townhouse
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Renovated townhouse mere metres from Blackburn Station
Description: Auction Live Streaming via GAVL. Jellis Craig clients have the opportunity to watch live property auctions. Register through www.gavl.com.au and follow the property link: https://x5u9a.app.goo.gl/gMkba Please download the free GAVL app. Poised just 200m from Blackburn Station, this stylish two-storey townhouse delivers an exceptionally convenient and low-maintenance lifestyle in the vibrant heart of Blackburn. Nestled within a peaceful leafy enclave of just four homes, and showcasing freshly painted interiors with polished hardwood flooring, a stylish contemporary bathroom, and a tranquil courtyard garden, the home offers a private and secure retreat in a prized central location. With buses on its doorstep, the home is just a short stroll from South Parade shops and restaurants, Morton Park, Blackburn Hotel, Jefferies Provedore, and an array of parks and playgrounds. Zoned for both Blackburn Primary School and Blackburn High School, and within walking distance of Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, Blackburn Square Shopping Centre and Laburnum Village, the location is also mere moments from the Eastern Freeway, Box Hill Hospital, and the thriving Box Hill Central shopping precinct. A spacious living room features an elegant full-height bay window with a leafy private outlook, while a separate dining area flows out to a secure private courtyard garden, with a large paved area ideal for alfresco dining and young children's play. The generous open plan kitchen includes a breakfast bar for casual meals, a large pantry, a stainless steel dishwasher, an electric wall oven and grill, and a gas cooktop. Secluded on the upper level, the light-filled master bedroom includes a full wall of built-in wardrobes, split system air conditioning and a ceiling fan, and opens out to a treetop balcony. The master offers direct ensuite-effect access to a pristine fully-renovated bathroom with a walk-in frameless glass shower, a hung vanity, and a separate bathtub. The upper level also includes a second robed bedroom, complemented by an additional guest toilet on the ground floor. Featuring hardwood flooring on both levels, split system air conditioning, security screen external doors, and a good-sized laundry with ample storage, the home also includes a single lock-up garage plus space for additional off-street parking. Disclaimer: The information contained herein has been supplied to us and is to be used as a guide only. No information in this report is to be relied on for financial or legal purposes. Although every care has been taken in the preparation of the above information, we stress that particulars herein are for information only and do not constitute representation by the Owners or Agent.
Agent: John Stack - johnstack@jelliscraig.com.au - 99085700
Agent: Katherine Wang - katherinewang@jelliscraig.com.au - 0433 092 089
Agent: Tynan Carr - tynancarr@jelliscraig.com.au - 9908 5700
Box Hill, VIC 3128
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Great Value, Convenient Location
Description: Set within a highly desirable pocket of Box Hill, this generously sized two-bedroom apartment offers a practical combination of space, comfort, and convenience. Newly painted and carpeted, the layout features two well-proportioned bedrooms fitted with built-in robes, a centrally located bathroom, and the added benefit of an under- cover car space. Location is a key highlight. Just minutes from Box Hill Central, the property offers an outstanding selection of cafés, dining options, and retail amenities within easy reach. Excellent public transport connections: including Box Hill and Laburnum train stations, as well as tram services that offer effortless access to the CBD. Just two minutes walk to Box Hill High School. The kitchen is original with a northern aspect, providing ample storage and functional bench space. Offering lifestyle ease, strong connectivity, and enduring appeal, this apartment represents great value in one of Melbourne's most established and convenient eastern suburbs. PLEASE NOTE: INSPECTIONS COMMENCING 5TH JANUARY 2026
Agent: Cooper Hill - reception@cooperhill.au
Box Hill, VIC 3128
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Stylish Low-Maintenance Living in the Heart of Box Hill
Description: Perfectly positioned for lifestyle and convenience, this beautifully presented residence at 3/105 Albion Road offers an outstanding opportunity for first-home buyers, downsizers, and savvy investors seeking a quality home in one of Melbourne's most connected and high-demand suburbs. Privately set within a well-maintained complex, the home showcases a functional, light-filled layout designed for effortless everyday living. The welcoming living and dining zone connects seamlessly to a well-equipped kitchen with ample storage and bench space, ideal for both daily use and casual entertaining. Comfortable bedrooms provide peaceful accommodation, serviced by a neat central bathroom, while the low-maintenance design makes the property easy to enjoy now and into the future. A private outdoor area offers space to relax or entertain in a quiet and secure setting, complemented by convenient parking and move-in-ready presentation. Location is the standout advantage. Enjoy easy access to the vibrant shopping and transport hub of Box Hill, local parks, cafés, and public transport options. Families will appreciate the walking distance to both Box Hill High School and Laburnum Primary School, making school runs simple and highly desirable for future resale or rental appeal. With excellent connectivity to surrounding suburbs and the CBD, this address offers both immediate lifestyle comfort and strong long-term investment potential. Whether you're looking to move straight in or secure a smart addition to your portfolio, this is a superb opportunity in a proven growth location. Key Points • Walk to Box Hill High & Laburnum Primary - Highly sought-after school access • Prime Box Hill location - Close to shops, transport, parks, and amenities • Low-maintenance modern living - Ideal for owner-occupiers or investors • Light-filled functional layout - Comfortable and practical design • Quiet and secure complex position - Peaceful yet convenient setting • Strong growth and rental demand - Blue-chip eastern suburb investment
Agent: William Shen - william.shen@raywhite.com - 03 9899 1999
Agent: Dennis Shi - dennis.shi@raywhite.com - 03 9899 1999
Blackburn, VIC 3130
Land Size: 641 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Golden Oldie on a North Facing Corner
Description: Screened by private hedges rounding the flat 641sqms (approx.) corner, this hideaway home carries all the character of its mid-century origins, presenting in picture perfect condition. Its cherished north facing aspect bathes the entire home in gorgeous light, promising a bright future in the sought-after school zone for Old Orchard Primary and Blackburn High (STSA) and its award-winning music program. A signature front porch with elaborate steel screening serves as a beautiful sunroom, adding to the home's generous living and dining rooms overlooking the private garden. Character corniced ceilings and picture rails capture the decorative beauty of the 'Mad Men' era, while new carpets, fresh paintwork, and an upright modern cooker in the kitchen add some modern touches. The floor plan appeals with its easy living layout bedrooms in the corners, kitchen and living front and centre, and a big versatile laundry out back with potential for a powder room or 3rd bathroom. A vintage ensuite bathroom in immaculate condition features a pedestal vanity and a concrete shower pan, with an updated main bathroom at the intersection of the hallway. Gated access, a crossover, carport and fenced rear garden provide plenty of secure car parking and a lovely outdoor area for children to play or weekend BBQs. For those who admire 60s design, this is a rare treasure. For buyers keen to build on this prime corner of Kerr St and Norway Ave, there's opportunity to redevelop (STCA) at the very heart of Blackburn, close to Blackburn Square and Box Hill shops, Blackburn station, the Eastern Fwy and Box Hill's public and private hospitals. Note: Can't attend the auction? No problem, you can still participate online. You can watch, or even bid at this auction online using Anywhere Auction website and app. Contact us for more information.
Agent: Anthony Molinaro - anthony.molinaro@obrienrealestate.com.au - 03 9894 2044
Agent: Timothy Jagger - timothy.jagger@obrienrealestate.com.au - 9894 2044
Blackburn, VIC 3130
Land Size: 696 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Fall in Love with Forever
Description: Woodards clients have the opportunity to view and bid live on this property through Anywhere Auctions. Download the app and register for free with Anywhere Auctions. https://anywhereauctions.com.au In a quiet pocket just footsteps from the whispering trees of Blacks Walk, a home unlike any other awaits. Bold in vision, flawless in execution, and crafted with a devotion to detail that borders on art this brand new single-level masterpiece is where contemporary luxury meets heartfelt romance. From the moment you step inside, you feel it. An extended, gallery-like hallway rises beneath soaring ceilings, clerestory windows spilling natural light across engineered oak floors. It's not just an entrance it's an arrival. A statement. A promise of what's to come. At the front of the home, the first of two magnificent main suites offers sanctuary and sophistication. A generous and fully fitted walk-in robe. A breathtaking double-vanity ensuite adorned with exquisite stone. A rain shower that transforms everyday rituals into indulgent escapes. And there is more so much more. Four bedrooms. Three and a half bathrooms. A design that flows effortlessly while offering beautiful separation for family living. The secondary main bedroom dazzles with its own designer ensuite, while the additional bedrooms are bathed in natural light and generous proportions. At the heart of the home, cathedral ceilings soar above the central living and dining domain. High angled windows and Velux skylights flood the space with golden daylight, while a British electric log fireplace brings warmth and intimacy as evening falls. Oversized sliding doors reveal a second family room with tranquil garden views the perfect retreat, reading space, or children's haven. The kitchen is pure poetry in porcelain stone and soft-close craftsmanship. Hana anti-scratch undermount twin sinks. Butler's pantry. Integrated fridge and freezer. Premium Bosch appliances. Every detail curated. Every finish refined. A landscaped garden set on approximately 696sqm becomes your private oasis. The covered Vergola alfresco dining area invites long lunches, twilight dinners, and celebrations under open skies. Backing onto leafy serenity, the home feels worlds away yet remains beautifully connected. Designed for modern living, the home also features: 3-zoned ducted heating & refrigerated cooling Bosch video intercom & security alarm Krause brick construction & double glazing 7-star energy rating 3-phase power & EV charging provision & Solar panels Mudroom with storage Double remote garage Zoned for the highly regarded Box Hill High School and moments to the charm of Laburnum Village, Blackburn Station Village, Box Hill Central, Laburnum Primary School, Kalang Park, RHL Sparks Reserve, and Laburnum Station this is lifestyle without compromise. This isn't simply a house. It's a sanctuary beside nature. A forever home that sets itself beautifully apart. We donate a portion of our fee from every property transaction to the Woodards Foundation to support people experiencing homelessness, family violence and social isolation.
Agent: Julian Badenach - jbadenach@woodards.com.au - 9894 1000
Agent: Jessica Hellmann - jhellmann@woodards.com.au - 03 9894 1000
Blackburn, VIC 3130
Property Type: Townhouse
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Be enchanted by this contemporary townhouse oasis steps to Blackburn Station
Description: With a Blackburn lifestyle to envy where you're located just moments to trains as well as surrounding shops and charming cafes as part of Blackburn Station Village, this stylish 2 bedroom townhouse will speak the language of owner-occupiers searching for space and brilliant double level functionality. We begin on the top floor where you'll get to experience the vast size of the amazing central living zone. Splashed with timber floors, this large area has dedicated room for a lounge which comes with built-in entertainment unit, as well as a dining space. This main hub also enjoys a sizeable study nook, deluxe stone kitchen (with soft-close drawers, immense bench space, and stainless steel appliances), and access out to a well-sized entertainer's deck. The private ground level is where you can enjoy both bedrooms which come with built-in robes, with one of the bedrooms delivering a foldaway bed. Each bedroom also has easy access to the stylish bathroom with oversized shower, while further embrace a laundry room, reverse cycle heating and cooling, added outdoor space (accessed via ground floor), and single remote garage with built-in storage. Aside from being so close to amazing shops, eateries, and transport, you're also near Morton Park, Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, Elmhurst Basin Reserve with playground, Laburnum Village with cafes, Blackburn Primary School, Blackburn High School, local buses, and Eastern Freeway. We donate a portion of our fee from every property transaction to the Woodards Foundation to support people experiencing homelessness, family violence and social isolation.
Agent: Mark Johnstone - mjohnstone@woodards.com.au - 03 9894 1000
Agent: Cameron Way - cway@woodards.com.au - 03 9894 1000
Blackburn, VIC 3130
Land Size: 808 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Rare Dual-Dwelling Opportunity in Premium Box Hill Pocket!
Description: An exceptional chance for both investors and home buyers, this rare corner block of approx. 810sqm sits in the Residential Growth Zone 2 (RGZ2), offering impressive scope for redevelopment, investment, or multi-family living (STCA). Currently comprising two detached dwellings, each with 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a double carport. Further features include ducted heating, evaporative cooling, and fully fenced grounds for privacy and security. Positioned in a blue-chip corridor within walking distance to Laburnum Station and Box Hill High School, this sought-after address also enjoys easy access to Box Hill Central, Box Hill Hospital, Blackburn Village, local parks, Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, Forest Hill Chase, and the M3 Freeway. Whether you choose to retain, renovate, or redevelop (STCA), this property offers multiple pathways to success - a truly rare find in this tightly held locale. ***Photo ID Required at all of the Open for Inspections*** ***Terms: 10% deposit, balance 30/60/90 days***
Agent: Juan Yan - jyan@bigginscott.com.au - 03 9898 8277
Box Hill, VIC 3128
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Entry Priced, Low Rise & Centrally Located
Description: This mostly original 1 bedroom apartment with a separate lounge, kitchen/meals area, central bathroom with laundry facilities and separate toilet has carport parking and a small garden plot. Buy now and get the benefit of a complex undergoing an upgrade. Walking distance to the vibrant Box Hill Central shopping precinct, residents will enjoy a wide variety of cafés, restaurants, and specialty shops right at their doorstep. Start your mornings with a short stroll to Red Cup Café for your daily coffee or spend your weekends exploring the nearby Box Hill Gardens and parklands. Excellent public transport options, including Box Hill Station, Laburnum Station and tram services, make commuting to the CBD simple, while Box Hill Institute and Box Hill Hospital add further appeal. Zoned to Box Hill Secondary School, which is merely 300 metres away. Offering excellent value and a super convenient location, this apartment is an exceptional entry point near the heart of Melbourne's thriving District Centre.
Agent: Cooper Hill - reception@cooperhill.au




















