Side by sideSuburb comparison

Greythorn vs Balwyn.

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 questionsGreythorn vs Balwyn

Common questions

Does Greythorn or Balwyn 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

Greythorn
Metric
Balwyn

Price & Market

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

Rental

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

Lifestyle & Demographics

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

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1132
Avg ICSEA
1145

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).