Balwyn
VIC 3103 · Boroondara
13,495 (2021) → 13,946 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3103 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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 1118 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Fintona Girls' SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1191
- Balwyn Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1171
- Belmore SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1096
- St Paul's CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1090
Nearby (within 10km)
- Chatham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1147
- Greythorn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1152
- Balwyn High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1141
- Balwyn North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1139
- Camberwell Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1192
- Canterbury Girls Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1141
- Mont Albert Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1149
- Our Lady of Good Counsel SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1138
- Deepdene Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1159
- Our Holy Redeemer SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1180
- St Bede's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1133
- Camberwell Girls Grammar School - Junior CampusCombined · Independent · 2.1km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 1137 (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.