Woodards market snapshot
Aug 2026
Balwyn

Balwyn Property Market Report

Median House Price

$2,394,000

Median Unit price

$807,400

Av days on market

44 days

AV Rental per week

$791.5

Quality Homes Reward the Prepared

There is a sense of hesitation among some buyers in Balwyn right now, but the prepared ones, those with finance ready and conviction in place, are recognising this moment for the opportunity it is. Open homes remain well attended, and when a quality home comes to market, genuine competition follows.

The shortage of quality homes and land opportunities is real and showing no signs of easing. Owners who bring a well-presented, well-positioned home to market are finding the most prepared buyers ready to move.

Confidence is building across most segments. Downsizers are particularly active, taking advantage of the choice starting to come through as the market builds toward the warmer months.

Balwyn Demographics

Median age

40-59

Population

13,495

Median rent

$983

Household income

$1,750 - $1,999

Dwelling structure
House
58.60%
Semi-detached or Terrace
25.98%
Flat or Apartment
15.12%
Other
0.30%
Home ownership
Owned Outright
42.22%
Owner Mortgage
27.09%
Rented
26.69%
Other
4.00%
Method of travel to work
Car
41.81%
Walk
2.06%
Train
1.19%
Bus
0.84%
Industry of employment
Professionals
38.47%
Managers
19.31%
Clerical and Administrative Workers
11.78%
Sales Workers
9.40%

Market Performance

Median sale price
Properties sold
Auction clearance
Av days on market

Median sale price in Balwyn

Median sale price for houses in Balwyn is $2,394,000, down 14.2% from last year.

Median sale price for units in Balwyn is $807,400, up 12.5% from last year.

Properties sold in Balwyn

Properties sold for houses in Balwyn is 188, down 9.6% from last year.

Properties sold for units in Balwyn is 119, up 8.2% from last year.

Auction clearance in Balwyn

Auction clearance for houses in Balwyn is 55.8%, down 26.1% from last year.

Auction clearance for units in Balwyn is 75.0%, down 7.4% from last year.

Av days on market in Balwyn

Av days on market for houses in Balwyn is 52, up 10.6% from last year.

Av days on market for units in Balwyn is 36, down 14.3% from last year.

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