City of Boroondara
Balwyn
Balwyn at a glance
Median house
$3,128,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$790,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
13.5k
Median age 43
About
Welcome to Balwyn.
Balwyn is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$3,128,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $790,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$740/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$451/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
$3,128,000
Sales data pending
$790,000
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
13,495
Median age: 43
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.23%
Based on $3,128,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.97%
Based on $790,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202669%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
13,495
Median age
43
Family households
72%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
609
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
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.
Local schools for Balwyn
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Belmore School
Balwyn Primary School
Balwyn High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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.
- What is the median house price in Balwyn?
- The median house price in Balwyn, VIC 3103 is $3,128,000. The median unit price is $790,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Balwyn postcode?
- Balwyn is in the 3103 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Boroondara region.
- What is the average rent in Balwyn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $740, for units it's $451.
- What schools are in Balwyn?
- There are 20 schools serving Balwyn on this page, including Belmore School, Balwyn Primary School, Fintona Girls' School.
- How walkable is Balwyn?
- Balwyn has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Balwyn?
- Balwyn is close to Balwyn East, Deepdene, Deepdene Dc, Stradbroke Park, Canterbury.
- What is the population of Balwyn?
- Balwyn has approximately 13,495 residents. 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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