Car Hire Melbourne - Balckburn - Mini guide to Melbourne - Balckburn

Blackburn is a suburb of the much larger city of Melbourne. First settled in the 1840's, it was originally a major timber producing area of the country. Small farms and orchard thrived in the area and the first railway station was built in 1882. The Blackburn Lake Sanctuary was developed as a historical and wildlife park, and can be visited either by walking, or by car hire from Melbourne.

Many visitors to Blackburn do so as a daytrip out of Melbourne. Popular with visitors and holiday-takers, Blackburn has long been home to artists and creative thinkers. Because of the strict developmental limitation put in place by the government, Blackburn has managed to keep its small-town village feel. Much of Blackburn's amenities are within walking distance of one-another, and excellent shopping is only a short train ride from the city center. The Blackburn Panthers, an Aussie rules football team, call Blackburn home and play matches all across the country, though they compete in the Eastern Football League.

Blackburn is home to some of the most highly-rated schools in Australia, and for that reason, it has become popular with new couple aged from their mid-20s to their upper-30s. Blackburn's population has seen steady growth in the areas of technology and medical science. Its proximity to Melbourne ensures that it is well received by both holiday seekers and residents alike.

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