Melbourne
Balwyn vs Deepdene
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Balwyn and Deepdene.
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Balwyn and Deepdene 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 $3,300,000 in Deepdene. Balwyn's median unit price sits at $775,000, compared with $895,000 in Deepdene. Balwyn recorded an annual house-price decline of 8%, while Deepdene's figure declined by 20.8% over the matching period. Deepdene 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 Balwyn and Deepdene, 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 Balwyn and Deepdene.
| Metric | Balwyn | Deepdene |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.67M | $3.30M |
| Median unit price | $850,000 | $980,000 |
| Annual house price change | -7.10% | -0.15% |
| Median days on market | 29 days | 28 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Balwyn and Deepdene.
- Balwyn
- Deepdene
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Balwyn and Deepdene.
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.
Deepdene
Deepdene 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 Deepdene Park 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
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Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Balwyn and Deepdene.
Both Balwyn and Deepdene 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. Deepdene is served by Canterbury and Chatham stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Burke Road — Camberwell Junction, Gardiner interchange, Brighton, University precinct. While both suburbs are well connected, Balwyn and Deepdene offer broad rail and tram coverage across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, so buyers should weigh station access against their regular commute.
| Feature | Balwyn | Deepdene |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Train lines | Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein | Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein |
| Major trams | 109, 72 | 72, 109 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Balwyn may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Deepdene sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Balwyn may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix, while Deepdene may suit buyers comparing detached or house-dominated stock on the latest sales mix. Transport pages for Balwyn and Deepdene 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 and Deepdene.
Current properties for sale
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