BALWYN巴尔文

House Median
Local$3,128,000
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$790,000
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate4,661
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local34.4%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local1
Nearby6
Train Lines
Local Station No
Nearby Station Yes

BALWYN Property & Rent

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

BALWYN median house price is $3.13M, with +61% growth over 10 years, 189% above Melbourne median, unit median $790K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$3,128,000
House Growth
+61%2014-2024
Unit Price
$790,000
Unit Growth
+40%2014-2024
3BR House
$820/wk
2BR House
$650/wk
3BR Unit
$820/wk
2BR Unit
$595/wk

BALWYN Safety Index

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

Crime rate of 4,661 per 100k residents, 32% below the VIC average. Relatively safe area.

Relatively Safe
Crime rate 4,661 per 100kBelow VIC average (6,810)
629
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

BALWYN Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 13,495, 34.4% Chinese residents, above VIC average.

Population Overview

13,495
Total Population
3,078
/km² Density
34.4%
Chinese %
Well Above Avg

Top Ethnicities

1
Chinese
4,640 people
34.4%
2
English
2,850 people
21.1%
3
Aust
2,273 people
16.8%
4
Irish
1,142 people
8.5%
5
Scottish
896 people
6.6%

Transport

15.4 km
To CBD
25 min
Drive to CBD
44 min
Transit to CBD
Nearby Station
In nearby suburb

BALWYN Overview

BALWYN is situated in Eastern Melbourne and home to 13,495 residents with a population density of 3078 people/km², according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The local real estate market shows strong performance, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $3.1M (representing a 61% increase over 10 years) and a median unit price of $0.8M (up 40% over the same period).

Education: The suburb benefits from quality educational facilities, including the highly-regarded Fintona Girls' School, which achieved a #12 ranking among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Balwyn offers excellent safety standards with a crime rate of 4661 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the Victorian average of 6810 (0.68x the state average), making it a very safe area according to the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025).

Demographics: The suburb has a notable multicultural character, with Chinese residents making up 34.40% of the population (approximately 4,642 people), establishing Balwyn as one of Melbourne's major Chinese communities.

Transport: Located approximately 15.4km from the CBD, Balwyn offers convenient access to the city centre with a 25-minute drive, while train services are available from stations in neighbouring areas.

BALWYN FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, BALWYN has a median house price of $3.1M, up 61% over 10 years, and median unit price of $0.8M, up 40% over 10 years. Solid price growth shows good investment potential.