Balaclava Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Balaclava Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Balaclava Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Balaclava Schools
Nearby Top Schools 6
Caulfield Grammar School
St Michael's Grammar School
Yeshivah College
Beth Rivkah Ladies College
St Mary's College Melbourne
Elwood College
Suburbs Near BALACLAVA
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📍 About Balaclava
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.