BALACLAVA巴拉克拉瓦

House Median
Local$1,150,000
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$576,300
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate11,665
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local3.4%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local0
Nearby6
Train Lines
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

BALACLAVA Property & Rent

Price data: © State Government of Victoria | Rent data: LGA average

BALACLAVA median house price is $1.15M, with +46% growth over 10 years, 6% above Melbourne median, unit median $576K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1,150,000
House Growth
+46%2014-2024
Unit Price
$576,300
Unit Growth
+24%2014-2024
3BR House
$1,000/wk
2BR House
$750/wk
3BR Unit
$975/wk
2BR Unit
$650/wk

BALACLAVA Safety Index

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)

Crime rate of 11,665 per 100k residents, 71% above the VIC average. Safety awareness recommended.

Caution Advised
Crime rate 11,665 per 100kAbove VIC average (6,810)
629
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

BALACLAVA Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 5,392, 3.4% Chinese residents, near VIC average.

Population Overview

5,392
Total Population
7,059
/km² Density
3.4%
Chinese %
Near Average

Top Ethnicities

1
English
1,640 people
30.4%
2
Aust
1,311 people
24.3%
3
Irish
689 people
12.8%
4
Scottish
529 people
9.8%
5
Italian
259 people
4.8%

Transport

7.2 km
To CBD
17 min
Drive to CBD
27 min
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local station
Train Lines:
Sandringham line

BALACLAVA Nearby Suburbs

Property data: © State Government of Victoria | 4 neighbours

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BALACLAVA Overview

BALACLAVA is situated in Inner Melbourne with a population of 5,392 and a density of 7,059 people/km², according to ABS 2021 Census data.

Property: The local property market shows strong performance, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.1M (representing a 46% increase over 10 years) and a median unit price of $0.6M (up 24% over the same period).

Education: Families have access to quality educational options, with nearby Caulfield Grammar School achieving a #20 ranking among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a crime rate of 11,665 per 100,000 residents, which is 1.71 times the Victorian average of 6,810, placing it slightly above the state average.

Demographics: The area hosts a smaller Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 3.40% of the population (approximately 183 people).

Transport: Balaclava offers convenient connectivity, located approximately 7.2km from the CBD (17 minutes by car) and serviced by a train station on the Sandringham line.

BALACLAVA FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, BALACLAVA has a median house price of $1.1M, up 46% over 10 years, and median unit price of $0.6M, up 24% over 10 years. Moderate price growth, suitable for owner-occupiers or long-term holdings.