Dominant Age
10-14
7.3% of population
Top Overseas Born
China
17.2% · 51.6% Australian-born
Top Religion
Catholic
16.4% of residents
Household Type
Couples with children
21.5% of dwellings
Social Housing
0.6%
29 dwellings
Break-ins 2025
1 in 51
homes burgled in 2025
Who lives in Balwyn?
Residents aged 10-14 make up the largest age group in Balwyn at 7.3% of the population. 51.6% of residents were born in Australia, with China the most common overseas birthplace at 17.2%. The most common religious affiliation is Catholic, at 16.4% of residents. Couples with children are the most common household type, accounting for 21.5% of all dwellings. Social housing makes up 0.6% of the suburb's housing stock.
Is Balwyn safe?
Balwyn recorded 99 residential break-ins in 2025 — approximately 1 in every 51 homes. Car break-ins in Balwyn accounted for 152 incidents across the year.
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