Melbourne
Balwyn North vs Malvern
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Balwyn North and Malvern.
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Balwyn North and Malvern comparison summary
A concise comparison of the latest property figures and the most relevant differences between the two suburbs.
The latest comparison places Balwyn North's median house price at $2,200,000, compared with $2,765,500 in Malvern. Balwyn North's median unit price sits at $850,999, compared with $647,500 in Malvern. Balwyn North recorded an annual house-price decline of 11.2%, while Malvern's figure rose by 3.2% over the matching period. Malvern recorded a shorter median selling period of 27 days, compared with 32 days in Balwyn North. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Balwyn North and Malvern, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context.
Side-by-side market snapshot
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| Metric | Balwyn North | Malvern |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.26M | $2.77M |
| Median unit price | $1,110,000 | $670,000 |
| Annual house price change | -3.91% | +2.62% |
| Median days on market | 28 days | 27 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Balwyn North and Malvern.
- Balwyn North
- Malvern
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Balwyn North and Malvern.
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.
Malvern
Malvern 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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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 Balwyn North and Malvern.
Both Balwyn North and Malvern provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. 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. Malvern is served by Malvern and Gardiner stations on the Frankston, Sandringham, Glen Waverley and Cranbourne lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Glenferrie Road — Malvern terminus to CBD via Prahran. While both suburbs are well connected, Balwyn North and Malvern offer broad rail and tram coverage across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, so buyers should weigh station access against their regular commute.
| Feature | Balwyn North | Malvern |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Union | Malvern |
| Train lines | Lilydale and Belgrave | Cranbourne, Frankston, Sandringham and Glen Waverley |
| Major trams | 109, 48 | 6, 5, 16, 72 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
| Road access | Eastern Freeway (M3) and Doncaster Road peak commuter traffic; . | Monash Freeway (M1) approaches lie to the south-east for arterial driving. |
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 Malvern sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Balwyn North may suit buyers comparing detached or house-dominated stock on the latest sales mix, while Malvern may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix. Balwyn North lists 7 nearby schools compared with 3 in Malvern under the same search rules. Transport pages for Balwyn North and Malvern 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 Balwyn North and Malvern.
Current properties for sale
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