Family Guide to Balwyn North (2026)
Balwyn North has strong family infrastructure: 10 schools, 28 parks, 3 medical centres and 9 supermarkets.
Schools in Balwyn North
Balwyn North has 10 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Kew High School | 1-3 | 1393 Burke Road |
| Balwyn High School | 2-3 | 40 Buchanan Avenue |
| Greythorn Primary School | 1 | 124 Greythorn Road |
| Marcellin College | 2-3 | 160 Bulleen Road |
| Belle Vue Primary School | 1 | 20 Highview Road |
| Balwyn North Primary School | 1 | 94-104 Maud Street |
| Belmore School | 1-3 | 49 Stroud Street |
| St Bridget’s Catholic Primary School | 1 | 44 Sweyn Street |
| St Bede’s School | 1 | 2 Marwal Avenue |
| Boroondara Park Primary School | 1 | 40 Almond Street |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
Balwyn North has 28 parks:
- Stradbroke Park
- Minifie Reserve
- Greythorn Park
- Gordon Barnard Reserve
- Hislop Reserve
- Musca Street Reserve
- Kyora Parade Reserve
- Koonung Creek Reserve
- Plus 20 more parks
Healthcare
3 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Belmore Road Medical Centre | — | — |
| Eye Clinic Laser Centre | — | — |
| Chiropractor | — | — |
Childcare
4 childcare centres:
- Greythorn Maternal Health and Childcare Centre
- Merrell Kindergarten
- Maternal and Child Health Centre
- Minifie Park Early Childhood Centre — 290 Belmore Road, Balwyn
Supermarkets
- Coles — 342-344 Belmore Road
- ALDI — 313 Doncaster Road
- Boccaccio SUPA IGA — 1050 Burke Road
- Foodworks — 293 Doncaster Road, Balwyn North
- IGA — 255 Belmore Road, Balwyn North
- ABC Supermarket — 68 Doncaster Road
- Orlando’s — 6-8 Stutt Avenue
- Balwyn North Asian Supermarket
- Coles Local — 1-9 Doncaster Road, Balwyn North
The Family Verdict
Balwyn North has strong family infrastructure. Strong school options and excellent green space make it a top choice for families.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
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