Balwyn North vs Deepdene
The verdict
Balwyn North is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.29M versus $3.10M in Deepdene. Balwyn North rates higher for transport (91 vs 86). Deepdene rates higher for liveability (95 vs 90). Deepdene is closer to the coast (10.1 km vs 12.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Balwyn North rates higher (70 vs 48/100 in Deepdene).
Scores
| Balwyn North | Deepdene | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 91 |
| Transport | 91 | 86 |
| Education | 92 | 93 |
| Liveability | 90 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balwyn North | Deepdene | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,302 | 2,101 |
| Median age | 42 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,346 | $2,243 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.2% | 69.3% |
| Born in Australia | 54.3% | 60.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Balwyn North Moderate Growth · Deepdene Moderate Growth
Property
| Balwyn North | Deepdene | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.29M | $3.10M |
| Median unit price | $1.09M | $1.46M |
| House price YoY | -3.1% | 1.6% |
| 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
| Balwyn North | Deepdene | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 48 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 577 | 952 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 169 | 48 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 146 | 48 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,699 | 3,427 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balwyn North | Deepdene | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 2 |
| Government | 5 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,140 | 1,166 |
See the full school list on each profile: Balwyn North · Deepdene
Transport
| Balwyn North | Deepdene | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 96 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 12 | 8 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 45 | 39 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 320 m | 110 m |
Liveability
| Balwyn North | Deepdene | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 24 | 4 |
| Parks | 25 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 53 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.7 km | 10.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.9 km | 9.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Balwyn North | Deepdene | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 21,302 | 2,101 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,345 | 2,171 |
| Projected 2041 | 25,488 | 2,514 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.20% | 0.82% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balwyn North or Deepdene?
Balwyn North has the higher residential safety score (Balwyn North 70/100 vs Deepdene 48/100).
Which is more affordable, Balwyn North or Deepdene?
Balwyn North is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.29M versus $3.10M.
Which has better schools, Balwyn North or Deepdene?
Deepdene has a higher average school ICSEA (Balwyn North 1140 vs Deepdene 1166; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Balwyn North or Deepdene?
Balwyn North has the higher transport score (Balwyn North 91/100 vs Deepdene 86/100).
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