Balwyn North vs Kew East
The verdict
Kew East is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.02M versus $2.29M in Balwyn North. Kew East is closer to the coast (10.6 km vs 12.7 km).
Scores
| Balwyn North | Kew East | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 91 |
| Transport | 91 | 91 |
| Education | 92 | 92 |
| Liveability | 90 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balwyn North | Kew East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,302 | 6,620 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,346 | $2,490 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.2% | 70.0% |
| Born in Australia | 54.3% | 69.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Balwyn North Moderate Growth · Kew East Moderate Growth
Property
| Balwyn North | Kew East | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.29M | $2.02M |
| Median unit price | $1.09M | $871K |
| House price YoY | -3.1% | 7.8% |
| 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 | Kew East | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 577 | 453 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 169 | 227 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 146 | 106 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,699 | 3,671 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balwyn North | Kew East | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 3 |
| Government | 5 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,140 | 1,142 |
See the full school list on each profile: Balwyn North · Kew East
Transport
| Balwyn North | Kew East | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 96 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 12 | 9 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 45 | 37 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 320 m | 760 m |
Liveability
| Balwyn North | Kew East | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 24 | 9 |
| Parks | 25 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 53 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.7 km | 10.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.9 km | 8.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Balwyn North | Kew East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 21,302 | 6,620 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,345 | 6,826 |
| Projected 2041 | 25,488 | 7,921 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.20% | 0.77% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balwyn North or Kew East?
Kew East has the higher residential safety score (Balwyn North 70/100 vs Kew East 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Balwyn North or Kew East?
Kew East is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.02M versus $2.29M.
Which has better schools, Balwyn North or Kew East?
Kew East has a higher average school ICSEA (Balwyn North 1140 vs Kew East 1142; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Balwyn North or Kew East?
Balwyn North and Kew East have similar transport scores.
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