BALWYN
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THE AREA
Leafy and refined, Balwyn is a dreamy suburban neighbourhood in Melbourne’s east that affluent Melbourne families flock to. Complete with beautiful sprawling period homes, an impressive roster of elite schools and a quaint shopping strip, this charming neighbourhood provides a glimpse of how the other half lives.
Lifestyle
Picture the Australian dream, and you’ve got yourself something a little like Balwyn. The streets are eternally leafy and green, the homes expansive and the coffee freshly roasted and always brewing. Aspirational in every way, this well-manicured suburb has long been a favourite with Melbourne’s elite.
Well-to-do families flock to Balwyn for the fantastic quality of life.
Block sizes are somewhat larger than those found in equally esteemed neighbourhoods, meaning that beautifully tended gardens are the norm, as are pools and tennis courts. In fact, a number of Balwyn’s impressive mansions are heritage-protected and recognised as being of architectural significance.
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Picture the Australian dream, and you’ve got yourself something a little like Balwyn. The streets are eternally leafy and green, the homes expansive and the coffee freshly roasted and always brewing. Aspirational in every way, this well-manicured suburb has long been a favourite with Melbourne’s elite.
Well-to-do families flock to Balwyn for the fantastic quality of life.
Block sizes are somewhat larger than those found in equally esteemed neighbourhoods, meaning that beautifully tended gardens are the norm, as are pools and tennis courts. In fact, a number of Balwyn’s impressive mansions are heritage-protected and recognised as being of architectural significance.
As with neighbouring Camberwell, Balwyn’s tree-lined streets are home to a number of the city’s most esteemed private schools, namely Fintona Girls’ School. Always quiet and peaceful, this pretty suburb offers a roster of appealing cafés and restaurants along Whitehorse Road as well as the jewel in Balwyn’s crown – the charming Palace Balwyn cinema.
Located just 10-kilometres from the CBD, distinguished yet warm Balwyn feels like it’s a world away.
Neighbours
Offering an incredible standard of living (with the price points to match), it’s only natural that affluent families, older couples and retirees favour Balwyn. The impressive roster of private schools in the area, as well as those located amongst the leafy streets of its neighbouring suburbs, are a major drawcard, as are the area’s prime location and calm, safe streets. While it certainly isn’t the spot for late-night revellers, Balwyn possesses a warm community feel and a sophisticated yet low-key atmosphere that postcode-proud locals just can’t get enough of.
Neighbours
Offering an incredible standard of living (with the price points to match), it’s only natural that affluent families, older couples and retirees favour Balwyn. The impressive roster of private schools in the area, as well as those located amongst the leafy streets of its neighbouring suburbs, are a major drawcard, as are the area’s prime location and calm, safe streets. While it certainly isn’t the spot for late-night revellers, Balwyn possesses a warm community feel and a sophisticated yet low-key atmosphere that postcode-proud locals just can’t get enough of.
Area features
MARANOA GARDENS
As well as an impressive array of parks, leafy Balwyn is also home to the beautiful Maranoa Gardens, a native garden developed by locals that is not only a popular place for weddings; it is also the perfect spot to while away a lazy afternoon.
STATELY HOMES
Wander the streets of Balwyn to take in some of the most beautiful (and impressive) mansions Melbourne has to offer. Many boast heritage-listed status, and others have been beautifully maintained with modern additions that only add to the appeal of the home.
