SuburbCheck

Balwyn

VIC 3103 · Boroondara

13,495 (2021) → 13,946 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

92
Overall score

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

13,495
Population
$2.92M
Median house (2024)
63
Safety score
91
Transport score

Balwyn is a moderate growth suburb in Boroondara, VIC 3103, about 11km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.92M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 91/100, and is about 12km inland. Balwyn has an overall score of 92/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 63/100.

10.6 km
To Melbourne CBD
11.6 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
440 m
To nearest station

Demographics

13,495
Population
43
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,975
vs NSW median+6.8%
Bachelor degree or higher68.7%
Born in Australia51.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,977 / 768 / 1,320

Top countries of birth: China (17.23%), India (3.64%), Malaysia (3.33%), England (2.38%), Hong Kong (2.09%)

Top languages: Mandarin (21.94%), Cantonese (6.65%), Greek (2.55%), Vietnamese (1.46%), Hindi (1.42%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.92M+10.1%
Median house (2024)
$875K-17.0%
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

63
Residential

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

88
Break & enter dwelling652/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
30
Motor vehicle theft222/100k
22
Domestic assault163/100k
3
Robbery22/100k
16
Non-domestic assault119/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 570 (all categories, latest year)4,224 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

97

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

314
Within 10km4 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1118 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Fintona Girls' SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1195
  • Balwyn Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1176
  • St Paul's CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1106
  • Belmore SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1085

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Chatham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1156
  • Greythorn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1148
  • Balwyn High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1140
  • Balwyn North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1152
  • Camberwell Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1200
  • Canterbury Girls Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1135
  • Mont Albert Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1162
  • Our Lady of Good Counsel SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1177
  • Deepdene Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1154
  • Our Holy Redeemer SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1162
  • St Bede's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1151
  • Camberwell Girls Grammar School - Junior CampusCombined · Independent · 2.1km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

91
8Light rail
39Bus
CBD commute (est.)44 min (bus)
Nearest train stationBalwyn Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd #48 (440 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
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.

143 in suburbSupermarkets
4629 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5122 in suburbParks
299 in suburbPlaygrounds
324Pools
203 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
144 in suburbGPs
102 in suburbPharmacies
142 in suburbChildcare
31 in suburbLibraries
53994 in suburbSports fields
4Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBox Hill Hospital (3.1 km)
Nearest vet1.7 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (26.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

83

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

20
Gyms
10
Leisure centres
2
Public pools
539
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

53

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

51
Parks
2
Nature reserves
65
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
8
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

42

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

2
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
6
Galleries
3
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

48

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

4
Long Day Care
3
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services10
Exceeding NQS or above3 of 10 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.74

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.83%
Projected population 204116,147
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Boroondara

CanterburyData not available99transportBalwyn North$2.33M91transportDeepdene$3.05M86transportSurrey Hills$2.39M99transportCamberwell$2.76M99transportKew East$2.20M91transport

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Frequently asked questions about Balwyn

Is Balwyn safe?

Balwyn has a residential safety score of 63/100, 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 4,224 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Balwyn?

In Balwyn, the .

How far is Balwyn from Melbourne CBD?

Balwyn is about 10.6 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 44 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Balwyn?

Balwyn has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1141 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Balwyn?

Balwyn has a transport score of 91/100 and 39 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.