Balwyn East vs Balwyn North
Balwyn East scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 82/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balwyn East (1145) sits above Balwyn North (1131).
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Balwyn East and Balwyn North side by side
| Measure | Balwyn East | Balwyn North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $2,100,000 |
| Median unit | – | $1,042,500 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1145 | 1131 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 82 |
| Transit score | 40 | 50 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 21,302 |
| Median age | – | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 707 mm | 707 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Balwyn East edges out on average school ICSEA (1145 vs 1131).
Balwyn East vs Balwyn North: common questions
Does Balwyn East or Balwyn North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balwyn East scores 1145 vs 1131 in Balwyn North. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Balwyn East or Balwyn North?
Balwyn East scores 100/100 on walkability vs 82/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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