BALWYN NORTH北博文

House Median
Local$2,100,000
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$1,042,500
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate2,868
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local32.0%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local1
Nearby6
Train Lines
Local Station No
Nearby Station Yes

BALWYN NORTH Property & Rent

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

BALWYN NORTH median house price is $2.10M, with +59% growth over 10 years, 94% above Melbourne median, unit median $1.04M.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$2,100,000
House Growth
+59%2014-2024
Unit Price
$1,042,500
Unit Growth
+50%2014-2024
3BR House
$820/wk
2BR House
$650/wk
3BR Unit
$820/wk
2BR Unit
$595/wk

BALWYN NORTH Safety Index

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

Crime rate of 2,868 per 100k residents, 58% below the VIC average. Relatively safe area.

Relatively Safe
Crime rate 2,868 per 100kBelow VIC average (6,810)
611
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

BALWYN NORTH Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 21,302, 32.0% Chinese residents, above VIC average.

Population Overview

21,302
Total Population
2,343
/km² Density
32.0%
Chinese %
Well Above Avg

Top Ethnicities

1
Chinese
6,810 people
32.0%
2
English
3,871 people
18.2%
3
Aust
3,062 people
14.4%
4
Italian
1,936 people
9.1%
5
Greek
1,724 people
8.1%

Transport

15.1 km
To CBD
26 min
Drive to CBD
51 min
Transit to CBD
Nearby Station
In nearby suburb

BALWYN NORTH Nearby Schools

Data source: VCAA 2025 VCE Results | Secondary schools with VCE results only

1 VCE school in BALWYN NORTH, 6 quality schools nearby, top score 95.1.

BALWYN NORTH Overview

BALWYN NORTH is situated in Eastern Melbourne and home to 21,302 residents across a density of 2,343 people per square kilometre, according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The local property market reflects the suburb's desirability, with Data Vic Q2 2025 showing median house prices at $2.1M (representing a 59% increase over the past decade) and median unit prices at $1.0M (up 50% over the same period).

Education: Families benefit from excellent schooling options, with VCAA 2025 VCE results highlighting the local public Balwyn High School as the 6th ranked public school, while the nearby private Ruyton Girls' School holds the 3rd position among private institutions.

Safety: Residents enjoy exceptional security, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of 2,868 per 100,000 people—just 0.42 times the Victorian average of 6,810, making this an extremely safe area.

Demographics: The suburb features a significant Chinese community, with Chinese residents comprising 32.00% of the population (approximately 6,816 people), establishing it as one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential hubs.

Transport: Located approximately 15.1km from the CBD, the suburb offers convenient access to the city centre with a 26-minute drive, while train services are available from stations in neighbouring areas.

BALWYN NORTH FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, BALWYN NORTH has a median house price of $2.1M, up 59% over 10 years, and median unit price of $1.0M, up 50% over 10 years. Solid price growth shows good investment potential.