Balwyn North

VIC 3104 · Boroondara

21,302 (2021) → 22,345 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

21,302

Population

$2.29M

Median house (2024)

Safety score

Transport score

Balwyn North is a moderate growth suburb in Boroondara, VIC 3104, about 11km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.29M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 91/100, and is about 13km inland. Balwyn North has an overall score of 91/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.

10.9 km

To Melbourne CBD

12.7 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

320 m

To nearest station

Demographics

21,302

Population

Median age

2.9

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Median household income (weekly)$2,346

vs NSW median+26.8%

Bachelor degree or higher69.2%

Born in Australia54.3%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse5,882 / 228 / 957

Top countries of birth: China (14.44%), Malaysia (3.77%), India (2.68%), Hong Kong (2.32%), Vietnam (1.91%)

Top languages: Mandarin (18.63%), Cantonese (6.8%), Greek (5.22%), Italian (2.32%), Vietnamese (1.88%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.29M-3.1%

Median house (2024)

$1.09M-28.6%

Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk

Rental yield (house)Data not available

Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

123

Break & enter dwelling577/100k

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Steal from dwellingNot reported

Motor vehicle theft169/100k

Domestic assault146/100k

Robbery28/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 575 (all categories, latest year)2,699 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

304

Within 10km7 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1114 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Balwyn North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1152
St Bede's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1151
Boroondara Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1150
Greythorn Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1148
Balwyn High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1140
Belle Vue Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1125
St Bridget's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1115

Nearby (within 10km)

Belmore SchoolCombined · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1085
Marcellin CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1108
Kew High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1112
St Paul's CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1106
Balwyn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1176
Birralee Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1145
Fintona Girls' SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1195
Deepdene Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1154
St Clement of Rome SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1116
Bulleen Heights School-Manningham Road CampusSecondary · Government · 2.8km
SEDA College (Victoria) - Cross Keys Reserve CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.8km
Mont Albert Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1162

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

12Light rail

96Bus

CBD commute (est.)45 min (bus)

Nearest train stationBalwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd #51 (320 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C

Summer max

14.2°C

Winter max

600mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

136 in suburbSupermarkets

2924 in suburbCafes/Rest.

4425 in suburbParks

1914 in suburbPlaygrounds

5853 in suburbPools

228 in suburbGyms

11 in suburbDog parks

153 in suburbGPs

104 in suburbPharmacies

115 in suburbChildcare

41 in suburbLibraries

398114 in suburbSports fields

31 in suburbVets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalBox Hill Hospital (3.9 km)

Nearest vet580 m

Nearest airportMelbourne (25.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate1.20%

Projected population 204125,488

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Boroondara

Balwyn$3.29M91transport Deepdene$3.05M86transport Kew East$2.20M91transport CanterburyData not available99transport Surrey Hills$2.39M99transport Camberwell$2.76M99transport

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Frequently asked questions about Balwyn North

Is Balwyn North safe?

Balwyn North has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,699 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Balwyn North?

In Balwyn North, the .

How far is Balwyn North from Melbourne CBD?

Balwyn North is about 10.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 45 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Balwyn North?

Balwyn North has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1140 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Balwyn North?

Balwyn North has a transport score of 91/100 and 96 bus stops.