Overall score
Balwyn
66.3/100
Camberwell
70.1/100
Balwyn vs Camberwell, VIC suburb comparison
Camberwell for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BalwynCamberwell
Crime rate
Balwyn
55.4 / 1k
Camberwell
64.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balwyn
394
Camberwell
742
Population
Balwyn
13,495
Camberwell
21,965
Metric leadBalwyn 3Camberwell 62 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesCamberwell
- Best for investmentCamberwell
- Best for best schoolsCamberwell
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 | Camberwell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.3/100 | 70.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 7.7/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.4 / 1k | 64.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 175 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 394 | 742 |
| Planning activity | 119 | 308 |
| Population | 13,495 | 21,965 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Balwyn reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Camberwell is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Balwyn pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Camberwell is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Camberwell, while Balwyn remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.