Balwyn
VIC 3103 • Greater Melbourne
About Balwyn
Balwyn is one of Melbourne's most prestigious suburbs, an affluent community of 13,500 residents in Boroondara, 10 kilometres east of the CBD. The suburb is renowned for its excellent schools and strong Chinese-Australian community. Tram and bus services provide public transport.
Education drives property demand—families pay premium prices for school zone access. The community is notably Asian-Australian, with families prioritising academic achievement. Balwyn attracts aspirational families, particularly Chinese-Australian, seeking Melbourne's best school zones and established eastern suburbs prestige.
Balwyn falls under postcode 3103 and is governed by Boroondara Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kew (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.
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Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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WoolworthsCnr Whitehorse Road And Mangan Street Balwyn 3103 VIC
Schools
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79 Balwyn Road
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3 Brenbeal Street
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Balwyn Road
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Stroud Street
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958A Burke Road
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52 Deepdene Road
Housing 2021 Census
29 state housing + 27 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 2,325
- 2. India 491
- 3. Malaysia 450
- 4. England 321
- 5. Hong Kong 282
- 6. Vietnam 196
- 7. Taiwan 163
- 8. New Zealand 157
- 9. Greece 138
- 10. Singapore 133
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)