Balwyn
Balwyn Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Balwyn 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
Balwyn Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Balwyn Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Camberwell Girls Grammar School
Methodist Ladies' College
Ruyton Girls' School
Trinity Grammar School Kew
Camberwell Grammar School
Genazzano FCJ College
Suburbs Near BALWYN
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📍 About Balwyn
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.