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