Balwyn vs Canterbury
The verdict
Balwyn is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.92M versus $3.32M in Canterbury. Canterbury rates higher for transport (99 vs 91). Canterbury is closer to the coast (10.2 km vs 11.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Balwyn rates higher (63 vs 54/100 in Canterbury).
Scores
| Balwyn | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 97 |
| Transport | 91 | 99 |
| Education | 93 | 93 |
| Liveability | 93 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balwyn | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,495 | 7,800 |
| Median age | 43 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,975 | $2,877 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 68.7% | 72.7% |
| Born in Australia | 51.6% | 65.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Balwyn Moderate Growth · Canterbury Moderate Growth
Property
| Balwyn | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.92M | $3.32M |
| Median unit price | $875K | $1.11M |
| House price YoY | 10.1% | Data not available |
| 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 | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 54 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 652 | 859 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 222 | 192 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 163 | 115 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,224 | 3,231 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balwyn | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 7 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,141 | 1,173 |
See the full school list on each profile: Balwyn · Canterbury
Transport
| Balwyn | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 8 | 5 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 28 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 440 m | 510 m |
Liveability
| Balwyn | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 29 | 9 |
| Parks | 22 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.6 km | 10.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.6 km | 9.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Balwyn | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,495 | 7,800 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,946 | 7,871 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,147 | 9,333 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 0.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balwyn or Canterbury?
Balwyn has the higher residential safety score (Balwyn 63/100 vs Canterbury 54/100).
Which is more affordable, Balwyn or Canterbury?
Balwyn is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.92M versus $3.32M.
Which has better schools, Balwyn or Canterbury?
Canterbury has a higher average school ICSEA (Balwyn 1141 vs Canterbury 1173; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Balwyn or Canterbury?
Canterbury has the higher transport score (Balwyn 91/100 vs Canterbury 99/100).
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