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VIC · Boroondara Council

Balwyn, VIC, 3103

Current weather

12.5°CRain showers

84% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 15.7° / 10.7° today · 5.7 mm rain

Desirability index

91.8/100

#36 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Balwyn is a mid-sized suburb in the Boroondara area, home to around 13,495 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 778 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+9%), roughly 57.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 10 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
13,495
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$1,975
Dwelling vacancy
11.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
663 of 5,756
Median monthly mortgage
$3,000
Employment rate
54.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
223 / 1,320 / 768

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
778
Against the person
74
Against property
597
Rate per 1,000 residents
57.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 182 residents
State safety percentile
53.5th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+8.7%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage53
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary61
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft52
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle105
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store157

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,133.5
  • Balwyn Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Belmore SchoolSpecial
  • Fintona Girls' SchoolCombined
  • St Paul's CollegeSpecial

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Public transport

47 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Balwyn Cinema/Whitehorse Rd #46
  • Balwyn Cinema/Whitehorse Rd #46
  • Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47
  • Balwyn Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd #48
  • Northcote Ave/Whitehorse Rd #49

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Roadworks & transport

10 active roadworks / incidents

  • Utility Works activities occurring between 16/03/2026 and 30/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.CHERRY ROAD, WHITEHORSE ROAD15 Mar 2026 – 29 Jul 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 16/03/2026 and 30/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BALWYN ROAD, WHITEHORSE ROAD15 Mar 2026 – 29 Jul 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 16/03/2026 and 30/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WHITEHORSE ROAD, BALWYN ROAD15 Mar 2026 – 29 Jul 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 16/03/2026 and 30/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MILLAH ROAD, CHERRY ROAD15 Mar 2026 – 29 Jul 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 16/03/2026 and 30/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BALWYN ROAD15 Mar 2026 – 29 Jul 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 16/03/2026 and 30/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BALWYN ROAD15 Mar 2026 – 29 Jul 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 16/03/2026 and 30/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MILLAH ROAD, CHERRY ROAD15 Mar 2026 – 29 Jul 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 16/03/2026 and 30/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WHITEHORSE ROAD, BALWYN ROAD15 Mar 2026 – 29 Jul 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 16/03/2026 and 30/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.CHERRY ROAD, WHITEHORSE ROAD15 Mar 2026 – 29 Jul 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 16/03/2026 and 30/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BALWYN ROAD, WHITEHORSE ROAD15 Mar 2026 – 29 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

119 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Partial demolition, and construction of alterations and additions associated with an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay.
    2 HARDWICKE STREET BALWYN 3103Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three (3) dwellings on a lot
    4 ROGERSON COURT BALWYN 3103NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    74 YERRIN STREET BALWYN 3103NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of an additional dwelling on a lot.
    312 UNION ROAD BALWYN 3103NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a new front fence and works associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    7 BOWLEY AVENUE BALWYN 3103Withdrawn
  • Construction of buildings and works (Pickup Facility); and display of business identification and promotional signage associated with an existing supermarket.
    383-395 WHITEHORSE ROAD BALWYN 3103Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of eight (8) two-storey dwellings with associated basement car parking over two (2) lots
    85 YERRIN STREET BALWYN 3103Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    39 BANOOL ROAD BALWYN 3103Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • (VicSmart Amendment) Construction of one (1) dwelling on a lot less than 500sqm
    21 GORDON STREET BALWYN 3103Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    23 BELGROVE AVENUE BALWYN 3103Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres and in a Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    37 GORDON STREET BALWYN 3103Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into two (2) lots in accordance with the previously approved development permit (Spear Ref: S176469B)
    22 Burroughs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an existing commercial premises in a Heritage Overlay and Design Development Overlay (DDO16)
    357 WHITEHORSE ROAD BALWYN 3103Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three (3) dwellings on a lot
    2 COLLINS COURT BALWYN 3103NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of land into two (2) lots in accordance with a previously approved development permit (Spear Ref: S176194E)
    18 Nott StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Construction of four (4) dwellings on a lot and variation of Restrictive Covenant 1308990 contained in Plan of Subdivision 007117, Volume 04042 Folio 226; as follows: ¿¿ will not at any time hereafter erect upon the said lot hereby transferred any building other than one dwelling house with outbuildings and that such dwelling house¿¿ to be replaced with ¿¿ will not at any time hereafter erect upon the said lot hereby transferred any building other than four dwelling houses with outbuildings and
    32 RELOWE CRESCENT BALWYN 3103Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Construction of three (3) dwellings on a lot
    285 UNION ROAD BALWYN 3103Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (associated with the ground floor commercial premises and first floor dwelling) in a Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z) Design Development Overlay (DDO16) and Parking Overlay (PO1) and a reduction in the standard car parking requirements.
    237A WHITEHORSE ROAD BALWYN 3103Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of eleven (11) dwellings on a lot
    17 PARRING ROAD BALWYN 3103Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of Land into two(2) lots (existing buildings) (Spear Ref: S175722T)
    2 Grosvenor ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an additional dwelling and the subdivision of the land into two (2) lots
    3 BRUCE STREET BALWYN 3103Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into three (3) lots and Variation of Easements (Spear Ref: S175264C)
    327 UNION ROAD BALWYN 3103NOD issued by a delegate
  • Sale and consumption of liquor (restaurant and café licence) and installation of internally illuminated business identification signage associated with an existing restaurant
    172 BELMORE ROAD BALWYN 3103Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of premises for a restricted recreation facility (gymnasium) and display of signage (including internally illuminated)
    4/310 WHITEHORSE ROAD BALWYN 3103NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres
    29 GREY STREET BALWYN 3103Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • (VicSmart) Construction of a dwelling on land affected by a Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    143 Gordon StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land into two (2) lots in accordance with the previously approved development permit (Spear Ref: S174234J)
    218 Belmore RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and works and display of illuminated business identification signs associated with a building in a Heritage Overlay, Parking Overlay (PO1) and Design Development Overlay (DDO16) and reduction in car parking associated with a supermarket
    246-250 WHITEHORSE ROAD BALWYN 3103Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct three (3) dwellings on a lot.
    21 NORTHCOTE AVENUE BALWYN 3103Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • On premises liquor license to an existing restaurant.
    224 WHITEHORSE ROAD BALWYN 3103Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into two (2) lots (Spear Ref: S173652E)
    13 TIVEY PARADE BALWYN 3103NOD issued by a delegate
  • Demolition and buildings and works (roof replacement) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    10 FITZGERALD STREET BALWYN 3103Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    23 JURANG STREET BALWYN 3103NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the land as a restricted recreation facility (gymnasium), partial demolition and additions and alterations in a Heritage Overlay, Commercial 1 Zone and DDO16.
    252 WHITEHORSE ROAD BALWYN 3103NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of eleven (11) dwellings on a lot in accordance with the endorsed plans
    7 CHERRY ROAD BALWYN 3103NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of three (3) dwellings on a lot
    34 JURANG STREET BALWYN 3103NOD issued by a delegate
  • Display of business identification and promotion signage associated with a commercial premises
    176 Belmore RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Construction of seven (7) dwellings on a lot and a front fence exceeding 1.5m in height
    16 BOSTON ROAD BALWYN 3103NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    13 NAROO STREET BALWYN 3103NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a new dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres, alterations to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres and buildings and works to common property.
    1/11 FREEMAN STREET BALWYN 3103In progress
2020· 79 proposals

79 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

239 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • First Choice LiquorAlcohol

    445 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn

  • Yi's DIYArt
  • Bakers DelightBakery

    377 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn

  • ANZBank
  • ANZBank

    288 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn

  • WestpacBank

    415 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn

  • Bianca NoirBar
  • Beauty DiaryBeauty salon
  • By AlyssaBeauty salon

    6 Tivey Parade, Balwyn

  • Jade Beauty NailsBeauty salon

    471 Whitehorse Road

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

8 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Balwyn ParkPark
  • Beckett ParkPark
  • Evergreen ReservePark
  • Hilda Street ReservePark
  • King Street ChainPark
  • Minifie ReservePark
  • Mont Albert ParkPark
  • Park or reserveNature reserve

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
11
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Balwyn Central MedicalWhitehorse Roadclinic
  • Balwyn Dental Practicedentist
  • Balwyn Sports and Physiotherapy CentreWhitehorse Roadphysiotherapist
  • Belmore Road Medical Centredoctor
  • Casey's PharmacyBurke Roadpharmacy
  • Clinicclinic
  • Clinicclinic
  • Discount PharmacyWhitehorse Roadpharmacy
  • Dr. Steven RostkierWhitehorse Roaddentist
  • Joyce Optometristsoptometrist

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Minifie Park Early Childhood CentreBelmore Roadchildcare
  • Yongala Pre-Schoolkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
30
Parks (OSM)
22

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
91.8/100
Cohort rank
#36 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Minifie Park Early Childhood CentrechildcareBelmore Roadchildcare
  • Yongala Pre-Schoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Balwyn Central MedicalhealthWhitehorse Roadclinic
  • Balwyn Dental Practicehealthdentist
  • Balwyn Sports and Physiotherapy CentrehealthWhitehorse Roadphysiotherapist
  • Belmore Road Medical Centrehealthdoctor
  • Casey's PharmacyhealthBurke Roadpharmacy
  • Clinichealthclinic
  • Clinichealthclinic
  • Discount PharmacyhealthWhitehorse Roadpharmacy

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