Balaclava vs Elwood
The verdict
Balaclava is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.55M versus $2.41M in Elwood. Balaclava rates higher for transport (99 vs 94). Elwood is closer to the coast (710 m vs 1.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Elwood rates higher (63 vs 53/100 in Balaclava).
Scores
| Balaclava | Elwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 95 |
| Transport | 99 | 94 |
| Education | 93 | 93 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balaclava | Elwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,392 | 15,153 |
| Median age | 35 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,026 | $2,096 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.8% | 64.8% |
| Born in Australia | 60.3% | 67.5% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 1.9 |
Growth: Balaclava High Growth · Elwood High Growth
Property
| Balaclava | Elwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.55M | $2.41M |
| Median unit price | $598K | $671K |
| House price YoY | 8.5% | 26.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Balaclava | Elwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 53 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 482 | 554 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 705 | 416 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 334 | 139 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,461 | 5,339 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balaclava | Elwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,119 |
See the full school list on each profile: Balaclava · Elwood
Transport
| Balaclava | Elwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 39 |
| Light rail stops | 6 | 5 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 35 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 160 m | 770 m |
Liveability
| Balaclava | Elwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 32 |
| Parks | 2 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.7 km | 710 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.9 km | 7.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.9 km | 990 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Balaclava | Elwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,392 | 15,153 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,830 | 16,185 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,494 | 23,870 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.97% | 1.66% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balaclava or Elwood?
Elwood has the higher residential safety score (Balaclava 53/100 vs Elwood 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Balaclava or Elwood?
Balaclava is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.55M versus $2.41M.
Which has better public transport, Balaclava or Elwood?
Balaclava has the higher transport score (Balaclava 99/100 vs Elwood 94/100).
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