Balwyn vs Deepdene
Balwyn (median $3,128,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Deepdene ($3,450,000).
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Balwyn and Deepdene side by side
| Measure | Balwyn | Deepdene |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,128,000 | $3,450,000 |
| Median unit | $790,000 | $475,200 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $588/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1145 | 1145 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 50 |
| Transit score | 40 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 13,495 | – |
| Median age | 43 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 707 mm | 657 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 27.0°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
Balwyn scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 50/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
- For buyers
- Balwyn is the lower entry point at $3,128,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Balwyn vs Deepdene: common questions
Is Balwyn or Deepdene cheaper to buy in?
Balwyn has the lower median house price at $3,128,000, roughly 9% below Deepdene ($3,450,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which is more walkable, Balwyn or Deepdene?
Balwyn scores 100/100 on walkability vs 50/100. 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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