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BALWYN Property & Rent
BALWYN median house price is $3.13M, with +61% growth over 10 years, 189% above Melbourne median, unit median $790K.
Price Trend (2014-2024)
BALWYN Safety Index
Crime rate of 4,661 per 100k residents, 32% below the VIC average. Relatively safe area.
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BALWYN Community Profile
Total population of 13,495, 34.4% Chinese residents, above VIC average.
Population Overview
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Transport
BALWYN Nearby Schools
1 VCE school in BALWYN, 6 quality schools nearby, top score 95.5.
Local Schools1 school
Nearby Top SchoolsNearby 6 schools
BALWYN Nearby Suburbs
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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.