Balwyn vs Deepdene
The verdict
Balwyn is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.92M versus $3.10M in Deepdene. Deepdene is closer to the coast (10.1 km vs 11.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Balwyn rates higher (63 vs 48/100 in Deepdene).
Scores
| Balwyn | Deepdene | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 92 |
| Transport | 91 | 87 |
| Education | 93 | 93 |
| Liveability | 93 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balwyn | Deepdene | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,495 | 2,101 |
| Median age | 43 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,975 | $2,243 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 68.7% | 69.3% |
| Born in Australia | 51.6% | 60.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Balwyn Moderate Growth · Deepdene Moderate Growth
Property
| Balwyn | Deepdene | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.92M | $3.10M |
| Median unit price | $875K | $1.46M |
| House price YoY | 10.1% | 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 | Deepdene | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 48 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 652 | 952 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 222 | 48 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 163 | 48 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,224 | 3,427 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balwyn | Deepdene | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,137 | 1,149 |
Transport
| Balwyn | Deepdene | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 8 | 8 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 39 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 440 m | 110 m |
Liveability
| Balwyn | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 29 | 4 |
| Parks | 22 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.6 km | 10.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.6 km | 9.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Balwyn | Deepdene | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,495 | 2,101 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,946 | 2,171 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,147 | 2,514 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 0.82% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balwyn or Deepdene?
Balwyn has the higher residential safety score (Balwyn 63/100 vs Deepdene 48/100).
Which is more affordable, Balwyn or Deepdene?
Balwyn is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.92M versus $3.10M.
Which has better schools, Balwyn or Deepdene?
Deepdene has a higher average school ICSEA (Balwyn 1137 vs Deepdene 1149; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Balwyn or Deepdene?
Balwyn has the higher transport score (Balwyn 91/100 vs Deepdene 87/100).
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