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Armadale vs Balwyn
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Armadale and Balwyn.
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Armadale and Balwyn comparison summary
A concise comparison of the latest property figures and the most relevant differences between the two suburbs.
The latest comparison places Armadale's median house price at $2,250,000, compared with $2,665,000 in Balwyn. Armadale's median unit price sits at $662,500, compared with $775,000 in Balwyn. Armadale recorded an annual house-price decline of 19%, while Balwyn's figure declined by 8% over the matching period. Armadale recorded a shorter median selling period of 25 days, compared with 29 days in Balwyn. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Armadale and Balwyn, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Both suburbs recorded house-price movement in the same direction over the matching annual period.
Side-by-side market snapshot
Compare the latest headline property figures for Armadale and Balwyn.
| Metric | Armadale | Balwyn |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.25M | $2.67M |
| Median unit price | $680,000 | $850,000 |
| Annual house price change | -19.01% | -7.10% |
| Median days on market | 25 days | 29 days |
Median sale price comparison
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- Armadale
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Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Armadale and Balwyn.
Armadale
Armadale offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Hudson Square among the area's notable open spaces. Everyday shopping, transport and health services remain accessible throughout the suburb, while green space provides a clear point of difference in how the suburb feels day to day.
Balwyn
Balwyn is shaped by its concentration of cafés, restaurants and evening venues, with food and drink forming a noticeable part of everyday life rather than a background convenience. Parks, trails and open space provide balance within the suburb, while train, tram and bus and road connections and everyday shopping support practical access across the area.
School comparison
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Transport comparison
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Both Armadale and Balwyn provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Armadale offers quick access to Melbourne's CBD via Armadale and Malvern stations, supported by frequent tram services along High Street — Glen Iris to CBD via Prahran and St Kilda and Glenferrie Road — Kew. Balwyn is served by Canterbury and Chatham stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Whitehorse Road. While both suburbs are well connected, Armadale is often preferred for fast inner-city access, whereas Balwyn offers broader rail connectivity across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
| Feature | Armadale | Balwyn |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Armadale | Canterbury |
| Train lines | Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and Sandringham | Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein |
| Major trams | 6, 16 | 109, 72 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Armadale may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Balwyn sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Both suburbs may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix. Each suburb lists 3 nearby schools on this site using the same search rules. Transport pages for Armadale and Balwyn cover train, tram and bus and road connections. The better fit depends on buyer priorities, so compare individual properties, school requirements, transport routes and current listings for Armadale and Balwyn.
Current properties for sale
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