Balwyn East at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
15.6k
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Balwyn East.
The postcode for Balwyn East is 3103 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Balwyn East (3103) sits in the Boroondara region of Victoria.
Balwyn East has roughly 15,621 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Balwyn East scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Balwyn East's population at 15,621, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
15,621
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$391/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
15,621
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
40
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Balwyn East.
Local schools for Balwyn East
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Government School Catchment
Belmore School
Balwyn Primary School
Balwyn High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Balwyn East.
- What is the Balwyn East postcode?
- Balwyn East is in the 3103 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Boroondara region.
- Where is Balwyn East?
- Balwyn East is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3103. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Boroondara region.
- What is the average rent in Balwyn East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $391.
- What schools are in Balwyn East?
- There are 20 schools serving Balwyn East on this page, including Belmore School, Balwyn Primary School, Fintona Girls' School.
- How walkable is Balwyn East?
- Balwyn East has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Balwyn East?
- Balwyn East is close to Balwyn, Deepdene, Deepdene Dc, Stradbroke Park, Canterbury.
- What is the population of Balwyn East?
- The population of Balwyn East is approximately 15,621 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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