Melbourne
Armadale vs Balwyn North
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Armadale and Balwyn North.
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Armadale and Balwyn North 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 $2,200,000 in Balwyn North. Armadale's median unit price sits at $662,500, compared with $850,999 in Balwyn North. Armadale recorded an annual house-price decline of 19%, while Balwyn North's figure declined by 11.2% over the matching period. Armadale recorded a shorter median selling period of 25 days, compared with 32 days in Balwyn North. Median house prices sit relatively close on the latest snapshot, with Armadale marginally above Balwyn North on the headline house median. 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 North.
| Metric | Armadale | Balwyn North |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.25M | $2.26M |
| Median unit price | $680,000 | $1,110,000 |
| Annual house price change | -19.01% | -3.91% |
| Median days on market | 25 days | 28 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Armadale and Balwyn North.
- Armadale
- Balwyn North
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Armadale and Balwyn North.
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 North
Balwyn North presents a mixed residential lifestyle where dining and cafés, parks and open space, everyday shopping and services and train, tram and bus and road access share prominence, with Koonung Creek Reserve among the area's notable open spaces. The suburb supports practical day-to-day routines without leaning heavily on a single amenity type or evening economy.
School comparison
Review nearby schools and education options listed for Armadale and Balwyn North.
Armadale
Balwyn North
St Bridget'S School
Catholic
44 Sweyn St, Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia
St Bede'S School
Catholic
2 Marwal Ave, Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia
Belle Vue Primary School
Government
20 Highview Rd, Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia
Balwyn High School
Government
Buchanan Ave, Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia
Greythorn Primary School
Government
124 Greythorn Rd, Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia
Boroondara Park Primary School
Government
40 Almond St, Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia
Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Armadale and Balwyn North.
Both Armadale and Balwyn North 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 North is served by Union and Surrey Hills stations on the Lilydale and Belgrave lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Whitehorse Road — Port Melbourne. While both suburbs are well connected, Armadale is often preferred for fast inner-city access, whereas Balwyn North offers broader rail connectivity across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
| Feature | Armadale | Balwyn North |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Armadale | Union |
| Train lines | Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and Sandringham | Lilydale and Belgrave |
| Major trams | 6, 16 | 109, 48 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Balwyn North may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Armadale sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Armadale may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix, while Balwyn North may suit buyers comparing detached or house-dominated stock on the latest sales mix. Balwyn North lists 7 nearby schools compared with 3 in Armadale under the same search rules. Transport pages for Armadale and Balwyn North 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 North.
Current properties for sale
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