Overall score
Balwyn
60.7/100
Balwyn North
62.8/100
Balwyn vs Balwyn North, VIC Suburb Comparison
Balwyn North for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BalwynBalwyn North
Crime rate
Balwyn
55.4 / 1k
Balwyn North
33.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balwyn
433
Balwyn North
720
Population
Balwyn
13,495
Balwyn North
21,302
Metric leadBalwyn 3Balwyn North 73 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBalwyn North
- Best for investmentBalwyn North
- Best for best valueBalwyn North
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Balwyn | Balwyn North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.7/100 | 62.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.6/100 | 31.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.4 / 1k | 33.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 108 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 433 | 720 |
| Planning activity | 119 | 158 |
| Green cover | 4.4% | 10.7% |
| Population | 13,495 | 21,302 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Balwyn is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Balwyn North is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Balwyn pulls ahead on schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook, whereas Balwyn North is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Balwyn North, while Balwyn remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.