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VIC · Boroondara Council

Balwyn North, VIC, 3104

Current weather

12.5°CRain showers

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

Desirability index

99.1/100

#1 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Balwyn North is a mid-sized suburb in the Boroondara area, home to around 21,302 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 759 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-3%), roughly 35.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 6 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, 163 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
21,302
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$2,346
Dwelling vacancy
8.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
696 of 7,784
Median monthly mortgage
$3,078
Employment rate
57.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
306 / 957 / 228

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)
759
Against the person
95
Against property
549
Rate per 1,000 residents
35.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 224 residents
State safety percentile
30.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-2.8%

Most common offence types

  • B311 Residential Aggravated Burglary55
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary91
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft61
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle153
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order68

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
6
Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
1,138.5
  • Balwyn High SchoolSecondary
  • Balwyn North Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Belle Vue Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Boroondara Park Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Greythorn Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Bede's SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

108 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Cityview Rd/Doncaster Rd #49
  • Hill Rd/Doncaster Rd #50
  • North Balwyn Shopping Centre/Doncaster Rd #47
  • Sunburst Ave/Doncaster Rd #48
  • Wattle Ave/Doncaster Rd #46

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Roadworks & transport

163 active roadworks / incidents

  • Eastern Freeway Upgrades - At Bulleen Road - Eastern Freeway RoadworksEastern Freeway - At Bulleen Road01 Jul 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
  • Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Balwyn North - Doncaster Road RoadworksDoncaster Road - Balwyn North14 Dec 2025 – 01 Dec 2027
  • Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Balwyn North - Winfield Road RoadworksWinfield Road - Balwyn North03 Jul 2026 – 06 Jul 2026
  • Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Between Burke and Doncaster roads - Eastern Freeway RoadworksEastern Freeway - Between Burke and Doncaster roads15 Jan 2024 – 01 Jan 2028
  • Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Between Burke and Tram roads - Eastern Freeway RoadworksEastern Freeway - Between Burke and Tram roads15 Mar 2024 – 01 Jun 2028
  • Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Between Burke and Tram roads - Eastern Freeway RoadworksEastern Freeway - Between Burke and Tram roads15 Jan 2024 – 01 Jan 2028
  • Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Between Chandler Highway and Springvale Road - Eastern Freeway RoadworksEastern Freeway - Between Chandler Highway and Springvale Road14 Aug 2024 – 01 Jan 2028
  • Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Between Doncaster Road and Bulleen Road - Eastern Freeway RoadworksEastern Freeway - Between Doncaster Road and Bulleen Road09 Feb 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
  • Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Between Hoddle Street and Springvale Road - Eastern Freeway RoadworksEastern Freeway - Between Hoddle Street and Springvale Road01 Jun 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
  • Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Between Hoddle Street and Springvale Road - Eastern Freeway RoadworksEastern Freeway - Between Hoddle Street and Springvale Road14 Aug 2024 – 01 Jan 2028

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).

158 planning-related records

2021· 55 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot and construction of a front fence greater than 1.5 metres in height
    29 GARDENIA ROAD BALWYN NORTH 3104Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    1 STROMA AVENUE BALWYN NORTH 3104NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    160 MAUD STREET BALWYN NORTH 3104NOD issued by a delegate
  • Installation and display of electronic major promotion sky sign and buildings and works in a Commercial 1 Zone
    2 DONCASTER ROAD BALWYN NORTH 3104Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a dwelling on land affected by a Significant landscape Overlay (SLO1) and removal of vegetation
    15 CORONA STREET BALWYN NORTH 3104Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a three-storey mixed-use building in Commercial 1 Zone and Design and Development Overlay (DDO16)
    294 DONCASTER ROAD BALWYN NORTH 3104Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation of an Airlock associated with an existing retail premises
    1-9 DONCASTER ROAD BALWYN NORTH 3104Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three (3) dwellings and alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1 (RDZ1)
    227 DONCASTER ROAD BALWYN NORTH 3104NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two dwellings on a lot and alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1
    38 BULLEEN ROAD BALWYN NORTH 3104Refusal issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Tree removal of one (1) protected tree pursuant to the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 9
    74 WINFIELD ROAD BALWYN NORTH 3104Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (S.72) Construct buildings and works to an existing supermarket and installation of business identification signage.
    1-9 DONCASTER ROAD BALWYN NORTH 3104Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings
    113-115 GREYTHORN ROAD BALWYN NORTH 3104In progress
  • Construction of three (3) dwellings and removal of covenant
    49 ELLSA STREET BALWYN NORTH 3104Withdrawn
  • (s72 amendment to delete Conditions 1b and 1c in Planning Permit PP19/0878 to enable increased overshadowing of Nos. 132A and 142A Doncaster Rd) Construction of six x 2-storey dwellings generally in accordance with the endorsed plans
    134 DONCASTER ROAD BALWYN NORTH 3104In progress
  • Subdivision of land into three (3) lots in accordance with the previously approved development permit (Spear Ref: S176764V)
    22 KALONGA ROAD BALWYN NORTH 3104Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a vergola associated with a dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres
    1/6 OSBURN AVENUE BALWYN NORTH 3104Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an additional dwelling on a lot in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone affected by a Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO1)
    42 AQUILA STREET BALWYN NORTH 3104NOD issued by a delegate

  • May 2021

  • Subdivision of land into three (3) lots in accordance with the previously approved development permit (Spear Ref: S174957T)
    75 Winfield RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    12 MOODY STREET BALWYN NORTH 3104NOD issued by a delegate
  • (VicSmart) Construction of a front fence associated with an existing dwelling
    299 Belmore RoadNo permit required
  • Construction of three (3) dwellings and removal of covenant
    49 Ellsa StreetWithdrawn
  • Construction of three (3) dwellings on a lot
    10 HEATHER STREET BALWYN NORTH 3104NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the land for a display home and display of business identification signage
    291 BELMORE ROAD BALWYN NORTH 3104Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    8 MOULE AVENUE BALWYN NORTH 3104NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of land into two (2) lots in accordance with the previously approved development permit (Spear Ref: S175006C)
    36 Sylvander StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Sale and consumption of liquor (café and restaurant license) associated with an existing food and drink premises
    280 DONCASTER ROAD BALWYN NORTH 3104Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Partial demolition and display of internally illuminated business identification signage associated with an existing medical centre in a Heritage Overlay
    11 Doncaster RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove vegetation in a Significant Landscape Overlay
    12 Musca StreetRefusal issued by a delegate
  • Part demolition and the construction of buildings and works (roof replacement & solar panels) associated with an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    25 CASCADE STREET BALWYN NORTH 3104Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land into two (2) lots (Spear Ref: S173910P)
    96-98 HILL ROAD BALWYN NORTH 3104In progress
  • Subdivision of land into five (5) lots in accordance with the previously approved development permit (Spear Ref: S173794J)
    1110 BURKE ROAD BALWYN NORTH 3104Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of twelve (12) apartments over two lots and alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1 (RDZ1)
    125 DONCASTER ROAD BALWYN NORTH 3104Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Removal of vegetation, and construction of a new dwelling on land affected by a Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO1)
    3 Vega StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    34 SINGLETON ROAD BALWYN NORTH 3104NOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    4 THEA AVENUE BALWYN NORTH 3104NOD issued by a delegate
  • Display of business identification signage, carry out works (fence) and create or alter access to a road in a Road Zone (RDZ1) associated with the use of the premises as a medical centre on land affected by a Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    7 BELMORE ROAD BALWYN NORTH 3104Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into two (2) lots in accordance with the previously approved development permit (Spear Ref: S172777V)
    24 Nevada StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart Amendment) Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    14 Nevada StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendments to the existing approval which allows for: Construction of two (2) dwellings over two lots
    26 TOWER ROAD BALWYN NORTH 3104NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a dwelling on land affected by a Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    14 Lloyd StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 103 proposals

103 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

459 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Belmore Fine WinesAlcohol

    243 Belmore Road, Balwyn North

  • CelebrationsAlcohol
  • Greythorn CellarsAlcohol
  • LiquorologistAlcohol

    67 Doncaster Road

  • Bakery

    70C Doncaster Road

  • Greythorn Bread & CakeBakery

    289 Doncaster Road, Balwyn North

  • Harvest BakeryBakery

    255A Belmore Road, Balwyn North

  • Commonwealth BankBank

    83-85 Doncaster Road

  • Bbq (3)
  • All About YouBeauty salon

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

11 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Cascade ParkPark
  • Eva Tilley ReservePark
  • Gordon Barnard ReservePark
  • Greythorn ParkPark
  • Hislop ReservePark
  • Jacka Street ReservePark
  • Koonung Creek ReservePark
  • Kyora Parade ReservePark
  • Leigh ParkPark
  • Macleay ParkPark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
15
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Alternativealternative
  • AmcalDoncaster Roadpharmacy
  • Amcalpharmacy
  • Balwyn North Chiropractic CentreBurke Roadalternative
  • Balwyn North Pharmacypharmacy
  • Boroondara Family Dentistdentist
  • Boroondara OsteopathyDoncaster Roadalternative
  • Clinicclinic
  • Clinicclinic
  • Eye Clinic Laser Centreclinic

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

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Childcare

5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Greythorn Maternal Health and Childcare Centrekindergarten
  • Maternal and Child Health Centrechildcare
  • Merrell Kindergartenkindergarten
  • childcarechildcare
  • kindergartenkindergarten

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)
25
Parks (OSM)
25

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
99.1/100
Cohort rank
#1 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

  • Greythorn Maternal Health and Childcare Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Maternal and Child Health Centrechildcarechildcare
  • Merrell Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • childcarechildcarechildcare
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Alternativehealthalternative
  • AmcalhealthDoncaster Roadpharmacy
  • Amcalhealthpharmacy
  • Balwyn North Chiropractic CentrehealthBurke Roadalternative
  • Balwyn North Pharmacyhealthpharmacy

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