Melbourne
Balwyn North vs Malvern East
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Balwyn North and Malvern East.
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Balwyn North and Malvern East 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 $2,088,000, compared with $1,725,000 in Malvern East. Balwyn North's median unit price sits at $1,338,000, compared with $631,000 in Malvern East. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Malvern East and Balwyn North, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Historical charts below provide further context on how house and apartment prices have moved across both suburbs. Use the side-by-side figures and charts on this page to review how each suburb compares before inspecting individual properties.
Side-by-side market snapshot
Compare the latest headline property figures for Balwyn North and Malvern East.
| Metric | Balwyn North | Malvern East |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.21M | $2.06M |
| Median unit price | $1,200,000 | $680,000 |
| Annual house price change | -6.04% | -8.44% |
| Median days on market | 29 days | 25 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Balwyn North and Malvern East.
- Balwyn North
- Malvern East
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Balwyn North and Malvern East.
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 East
Malvern East offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Ardrie Park 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.
School comparison
Review nearby schools and education options listed for Balwyn North and Malvern East.
Balwyn North
St Bridget'S School
Catholic
44 Sweyn St, 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
St Bede'S School
Catholic
2 Marwal Ave, Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia
Balwyn North Primary School
Government
Buchanan Ave, Melbourne VIC 3104, Australia
Belle Vue Primary School
Government
20 Highview Rd, Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia
Malvern East
Lloyd Street Primary School
Government
6 Lloyd St, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
Malvern Primary School
Government
17 Tooronga Rd, Malvern East VIC 3144, Australia
The Currajong School
Independent
90 Darling Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
Malvern Valley Primary School
Government
1A Abbotsford Ave, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
St Mary'S School
Catholic
87 Manning Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Balwyn North and Malvern East.
Both Balwyn North and Malvern East 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 East is served by East Malvern and Darling stations on the Sandringham, Glen Waverley, Cranbourne and Frankston lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Dandenong Road — city. While both suburbs are well connected, Balwyn North and Malvern East 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 East |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Union | East Malvern |
| Train lines | Lilydale and Belgrave | Cranbourne, Frankston, Sandringham and Glen Waverley |
| Major trams | 109, 48 | 5, 3, 64 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
| Road access | Eastern Freeway (M3) and Doncaster Road peak commuter traffic; . | Monash Freeway |
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Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Malvern East may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Balwyn North sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Balwyn North lists 7 nearby schools compared with 5 in Malvern East under the same search rules. Transport pages for Balwyn North and Malvern East 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 East.
Current properties for sale
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