Balwyn 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 | Kew East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.3/100 | 67.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 7.7/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.7 / 1k | 47.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 42 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 92.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 394 | 312 |
| Planning activity | 119 | 82 |
| Population | 13,495 | 6,620 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Balwyn and Kew East offer different strengths across official suburb data. Balwyn leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Kew East; Housing (desirability) favours Kew East; Crime rate favours Kew East. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Kew East, Families → Kew East, Investment → Kew East, Best value → Kew East.