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Balwyn vs Camberwell

Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Balwyn and Camberwell.

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Balwyn and Camberwell comparison summary

A concise comparison of the latest property figures and the most relevant differences between the two suburbs.

The latest comparison places Balwyn's median house price at $2,665,000, compared with $2,385,500 in Camberwell. Balwyn's median unit price sits at $775,000, compared with $800,000 in Camberwell. Balwyn recorded an annual house-price decline of 8%, while Camberwell's figure declined by 2.6% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 29 days in Balwyn and 29 days in Camberwell. Median house prices differ between the two suburbs, with Balwyn recording the higher headline median on the latest snapshot. Current selling timelines remain closely aligned on the latest days-on-market figures for both suburbs.

Side-by-side market snapshot

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Comparable stats for Balwyn and Camberwell
MetricBalwynCamberwell
Median house price$2.67M$2.40M
Median unit price$850,000$900,000
Annual house price change-7.10%-9.50%
Median days on market29 days26 days

Median sale price comparison

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Lifestyle comparison

Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Balwyn and Camberwell.

Balwyn

Balwyn offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Beckett 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.

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Camberwell

Camberwell 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 Markham 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.

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School comparison

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Transport comparison

Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Balwyn and Camberwell.

Both Balwyn and Camberwell provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Balwyn is served by Canterbury and Chatham stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Whitehorse Road. Camberwell is served by Camberwell stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Burke Road. While both suburbs are well connected, Balwyn and Camberwell offer broad rail and tram coverage across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, so buyers should weigh station access against their regular commute.

Transport features for Balwyn and Camberwell
FeatureBalwynCamberwell
Closest stationCanterburyCamberwell
Train linesLilydale, Belgrave and AlameinLilydale, Belgrave and Alamein
Major trams109, 7272, 70, 75
Bus routesYesYes

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Comparison verdict

A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.

Camberwell 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 Balwyn and Camberwell cover train, tram and bus and road connections. Current days-on-market figures are similar, so the clearer distinction may lie in pricing, housing mix and local amenities rather than selling speed.

Current properties for sale

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