Balwyn is a settled mid-to-large suburb in Victoria within the Boroondara local government area (postcode 3103). It is home to about 13,495 residents, with an established demographic and a median age of 43. Households earn a median income of $103K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. Recent annual estimates show population movement staying broadly stable across the broader catchment, with population growth running at +0.7% year-on-year at the LGA level. VIC employment has moved +0.9% year-on-year in the official Jobs and Skills Australia NERO series, which provides the broader jobs backdrop for this suburb. VIC also had 45 Commonwealth-backed major projects under construction, 17 underway, and 27 in planning as at 2 October 2024, which is useful as a broader delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project count. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. Employment in the area leans toward healthcare and professional services. The top ancestries reported are Chinese, English, Australian.
Median house prices in Balwyn stand at $3.0 million, having moved higher by 2.9% over the last twelve months. Units have a median price of $731,000 (-12% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $740. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 1.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $3,000.
Balwyn is served by 4 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined, 2 special. The average ICSEA score is 1137, which is well above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 47 bus stops. The crime rate in the Boroondara LGA is moderate at 5,549 incidents per 100,000 population.
On the investment side, Balwyn shows a gross rental yield of approximately 1.3%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($3.0M/$875K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 28.7x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +2.9% year-on-year. Population growth of +0.7% year-on-year points to stable demand fundamentals. Building approvals have changed +0% year-on-year, indicating steady development activity.