Balwyn North
VIC 3104 · Boroondara
21,302 (2021) → 22,345 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
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
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
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
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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.