Balwyn vs Hawthorn East, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Balwyn | Hawthorn East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.3/100 | 60.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 7.7/100 | 3.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.7 / 1k | 70.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 29 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 394 | 229 |
| Planning activity | 119 | 209 |
| Population | 13,495 | 14,834 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesHawthorn East
- Best for familiesHawthorn East
- Best for best valueBalwyn
- Best for best schoolsHawthorn East
Comparison summary
Balwyn and Hawthorn East offer different strengths across official suburb data. Balwyn leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Balwyn; Housing (desirability) favours Balwyn; Crime rate favours Balwyn. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Hawthorn East, Families → Hawthorn East, Best value → Balwyn, Best schools → Hawthorn East.