Balwyn North vs Kew East, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Balwyn North | Kew East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.5/100 | 67.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.5/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.6 / 1k | 47.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 108 | 42 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 92.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 705 | 312 |
| Planning activity | 158 | 82 |
| Population | 21,302 | 6,620 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesBalwyn North
- Best for investmentKew East
- Best for best valueKew East
- Best for best schoolsBalwyn North
Comparison summary
Balwyn North and Kew East offer different strengths across official suburb data. Balwyn North leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Balwyn North; Housing (desirability) favours Kew East; Crime rate favours Balwyn North. Quick verdicts: Families → Balwyn North, Investment → Kew East, Best value → Kew East, Best schools → Balwyn North.