Balwyn, VIC 3548
Close to everything Melbourne offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Urban convenience
- $461/wk Median
- 25.8% Renters
Balwyn Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 16.2k
- Median age
- 43
- Median weekly rent
- $461
- To the CBD
- 10.3km
- Walkability
- 9
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Balwyn Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Balwyn is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 16,163 residents, a solid minority 25.8% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $461 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Balwyn
Balwyn Central
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Balwyn Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Balwyn
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Balwyn
Real questions renters ask before moving to Balwyn.
Is Balwyn a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Balwyn has a 25.8% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
How much does it cost to rent in Balwyn?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Balwyn is $461. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $461 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Balwyn family-friendly for renters?
Balwyn has around 8 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $461/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
How far is Balwyn from the Melbourne CBD?
Balwyn is approximately 10km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
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