Black Rock, VIC 3193 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Black Rock is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3193, home to 6,389 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Bayside (Vic.) local government area and roughly 19 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,389
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $2,416 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,067 /week
- Median family income
- $3,209 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Bayside (Vic.)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - Inner South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Goldstein
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $541 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,897
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Beaumaris Secondary College
- Beaumaris North Primary School
- Beaumaris Primary School
- Stella Maris School
- Black Rock Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 27 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 78 bus stops
- Beaumaris Sec Col/Balcombe Rd
- Haydens Rd/Balcombe Rd
- Beaumaris Secondary College/Reserve Rd
- Beaumaris Sec Col/Reserve Rd
- Long Hollow Heathland/Reserve Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 cafés
- 10 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 27 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 2 libraries
- 3 supermarkets
- 10 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 19.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 98.7% of the 3,472 resolvable premises in Black Rock. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 1.3%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 98.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 706 across postcode 3193 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 499 property offences, 80 violent offences, 40 public order offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Black Rock?
Black Rock (VIC 3193) had 6,389 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Bayside (Vic.) local government area.
What is the median rent in Black Rock?
The median advertised rent in Black Rock is $541/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Black Rock?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Black Rock covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Beaumaris Secondary College (0.2 km), Beaumaris North Primary School (0.7 km), Beaumaris Primary School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Black Rock?
Black Rock is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (98.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Black Rock?
Across postcode 3193, 706 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (499), violent (80), public order (40). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Black Rock?
In Black Rock, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (19.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Black Rock?
78 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Black Rock centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 27 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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