Balwyn North vs Surrey Hills, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Balwyn North | Surrey Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.5/100 | 66.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.5/100 | 18.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.6 / 1k | 40.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 108 | 65 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 705 | 301 |
| Planning activity | 158 | 216 |
| Population | 21,302 | 13,655 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesBalwyn North
- Best for best schoolsBalwyn North
Comparison summary
Balwyn North and Surrey Hills offer different strengths across official suburb data. Balwyn North leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Balwyn North; Housing (desirability) favours Surrey Hills; Crime rate favours Balwyn North. Quick verdicts: Families → Balwyn North, Best schools → Balwyn North.