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Balwyn
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Balwyn is a gracious, leafy suburb in Melbourne's eastern corridor known for its tranquil residential streets, heritage architecture, and lively village atmosphere. Its well-maintained parks and highly rated schools make it a prime choice for families and visitors seeking a relaxing, upscale experience away from the city bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
13,495
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.81°, 145.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,916
Local Cost
$1,970
Local Income
$3,900
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
9.9°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
1.0°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
715 mm
Internet Speed
173 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
81
Coworking
0
Cafes
24
Nightlife
1
Parks
56
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
411.0
Airport
MEB
Distance
18 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 37 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 83/100.
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