Blind Bight
At just 1,290 residents spread across 6 km2 on the Westernport Bay coastline, Blind Bight is one of the smallest and most car-dependent communities in Greater Melbourne, with 95.7% of workers driving to their jobs. Every dwelling is a separate house, a detached-housing purity rate that is exceptionally rare compared to most metropolitan suburbs. Household income sits at the 70.5th percentile nationally, above average despite the regional setting. The 2013-to-2024 price growth of 93.1% over 14 years, a compound rate of 4.8% per year, reflects steady demand from buyers seeking lower-density coastal living at a lower entry point than more established bayside suburbs.
Population
1,290
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,889/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$700K
Apr-Jun 2024
The median house price of $700,000 as of April-June 2024 sits below many comparable bayside markets, offering a more accessible entry point. Prices peaked at $860,000 in July-September 2023 before retreating 18.6% to the current level, which means buyers today are purchasing below the recent peak. All 100% of dwellings are separate houses, so there is no apartment or semi-detached alternative, and 37.5% are four-plus bedroom homes, suiting families rather than downsizers. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,742, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.3%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. The 58.2% of households on a mortgage is higher than the 32% who own outright, indicating this is a relatively young ownership base still building equity.
For Buyers
The median house price of $700,000 as of April-June 2024 sits below many comparable bayside markets, offering a more accessible entry point. Prices peaked at $860,000 in July-September 2023 before retreating 18.6% to the current level, which means buyers today are purchasing below the recent peak. All 100% of dwellings are separate houses, so there is no apartment or semi-detached alternative, and 37.5% are four-plus bedroom homes, suiting families rather than downsizers. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,742, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.3%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. The 58.2% of households on a mortgage is higher than the 32% who own outright, indicating this is a relatively young ownership base still building equity.
For Investors
The rental market in Blind Bight is shallow: only 9.8% of households rent, compared to national averages well above 30%, so the tenant pool is small. Weekly rent runs at $360, modest against the $700,000 median, which implies a gross yield of roughly 2.7%. The vacancy rate of 4.2% is elevated and above the 3% level typically considered balanced, which suggests rental supply marginally exceeds demand. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, pointing to a stable supply environment. Long-term capital growth of 93.1% since 2013 at a 4.8% compound annual rate is the more compelling investment case than rental yield, though the post-peak correction of 18.6% from the 2023 high warrants timing consideration.
Demographics
Blind Bight's median age of 39 is close to the national figure, running just 1 year below it. The suburb is distinctly Anglo-Celtic in ancestry, with English (575), Irish (126) and Scottish (124) the top three groups, which is consistent with its status as an Anglo-leaning community. Overseas-born residents stand at just 11.8%, which is 9.8 percentage points below the national average, reflecting the coastal settlement's demographic homogeneity. University qualifications reach only 12.9%, a full 17.2 points below the national figure, reflecting a workforce concentrated in trades and community services rather than knowledge-intensive professions. Average household size is 2.7, marginally above the national figure by 0.2, consistent with the higher share of couples with children.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
The entire dwelling stock of Blind Bight consists of separate houses, with zero apartments or semi-detached dwellings. Bedroom distribution leans toward larger homes: 56.7% have three bedrooms and 37.5% have four or more, leaving only 5.8% with two or fewer bedrooms. Prices have grown 93.1% from $362,500 in 2013 to $700,000 in April-June 2024, a 4.8% compound annual rate over 14 years. The current price is 18.6% below the July-September 2023 peak of $860,000, indicating the market corrected after the post-COVID runup. Ownership structure strongly favours mortgaged owners at 58.2% versus 32% owning outright, while only 9.8% rent, well below state and national rental averages. Rent-to-income at 19.1% and mortgage-to-income at 21.3% both sit below stress thresholds.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,742
Rent / wk
$360
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$807
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.2%
Unoccupied
20
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.3%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.3%
Couples, no children
1,086
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction dominates the local workforce at 25.4% of employed residents (96 workers), an unusually high share compared to most Melbourne suburbs where professional sectors lead. Healthcare follows at 16.4% (62 workers) and Education at 10.1% (38 workers), creating a workforce split between trades and community services. Manufacturing at 9.5% and Retail at 7.7% round out the top five. By occupation, Clerical/Admin workers (101) are the single largest group, ahead of Labourers (78) and Community/Personal service workers (77). The unemployment rate of 3.8% is low, and the full-time employment rate of 65.3% is healthy. Participation at 61.8% means a meaningful share of working-age adults are outside the labour force, consistent with the 293 residents classified as not in the labour force.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.3%
Part-time
30.9%
Participation
61.8%
Employed
614
Occupations
Top Industries
University
12.9%
Postgraduate
2.2%
Born Overseas
11.8%
Dwellings
447
Transport to Work
Car dependency is near-total at Blind Bight, with 95.7% of workers driving, reflecting limited public transport connectivity typical of small coastal communities outside major transit corridors. Safety is a clear positive: only 29 total crimes were recorded, translating to a rate of 22.5 per 1,000 residents, which is low compared to metropolitan Melbourne averages that frequently exceed 50 per 1,000. Property offences account for 22 of those 29 incidents. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary, so families use facilities in neighbouring Tooradin or Cranbourne areas. Volunteering runs at 11.7% of residents, and just 4.8% of the population (59 people) need daily assistance, both figures consistent with a relatively self-sufficient, working-age community. Housing stress is absent: both rent-to-income (19.1%) and mortgage-to-income (21.3%) sit below the 30% threshold.
Drive
95.7%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
N/A
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
29
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
22.5
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Blind Bight compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blind Bight a good suburb to live in?
Blind Bight suits families seeking a quiet coastal setting with low crime: just 29 offences in a year gives a rate of 22.5 per 1,000, low by Melbourne standards. All homes are separate houses and housing stress is minimal, with mortgage-to-income at 21.3%. The main trade-off is near-total car dependence at 95.7%, with no schools inside the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Blind Bight?
The median house price was $700,000 in the April-June 2024 quarter. Prices peaked at $860,000 in July-September 2023 before falling 18.6%. Since 2013 the suburb has recorded 93.1% total growth, a compound rate of 4.8% per year over 14 years.
What schools are in Blind Bight?
No schools are recorded inside the Blind Bight suburb boundary in this dataset. Families living here rely on schools in nearby suburbs such as Tooradin and Cranbourne. The suburb's small population of 1,290 across 6 km2 means local schooling infrastructure is not present within the boundary.
Is Blind Bight safe?
Blind Bight recorded 29 total crimes in the latest year, a rate of 22.5 offences per 1,000 residents. Of those, 22 were property and deception offences and only 4 were crimes against the person. This crime rate is low compared to broader Melbourne metropolitan figures, which typically exceed 50 per 1,000 in many areas.
Is Blind Bight good for property investment?
Long-term capital growth is solid at 93.1% over 14 years (4.8% per year compound), but the rental yield is modest. Weekly rent of $360 against a $700,000 median implies a gross yield of roughly 2.7%, and the 4.2% vacancy rate is above the balanced threshold of 3%. Only 9.8% of households rent, which limits the tenant pool compared to more urbanised suburbs.
How is Blind Bight's population changing?
Blind Bight has a population of approximately 1,290 residents across 6.04 km2. Resident stability is high: 83.7% stayed at the same address over the measured period and the turnover rate is only 16.3%. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, indicating slow organic growth rather than rapid expansion.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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