Side by sideSuburb comparison

Balwyn vs Greythorn.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Balwyn edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balwyn (1145) sits above Greythorn (1132).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1145 vs 1132).

Common questionsBalwyn vs Greythorn

Common questions

Does Balwyn or Greythorn have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balwyn scores 1145 vs 1132 in Greythorn. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Balwyn
Metric
Greythorn

Price & Market

$3,128,000
Median house
$790,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$740/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$554/wk
$451/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$471/wk
69.0%
Owner occupied
27.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
40
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
13,495
Population
21,302
43
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1145
Avg ICSEA
1132

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).