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Is Balwyn Good for Families? Schools, Parks & Safety (2026)

Family guide to Balwyn: 12 schools, 18 parks, 3 medical centres. Verified data for parents.

Is Balwyn Good for Families? Schools, Parks & Safety (2026)

Family Guide to Balwyn (2026)

Balwyn has strong family infrastructure: 12 schools, 18 parks, 3 medical centres and 4 supermarkets.

Schools in Balwyn

Balwyn has 12 schools:

SchoolTypeAddress
Mont Albert Primary School21-23 Inglisby Road
Camberwell Girls Grammar School2 Torrington Street
Camberwell Grammar School43-65 Mont Albert Road
Greythorn Primary School124 Greythorn Road
Deepdene Primary School958A Burke Road
Balwyn Primary School86B Balwyn Road
Camberwell Girls Grammar School Junior Campus4 Mont Albert Road
Chatham Primary School1 Weybridge Street
Belmore School49 Stroud Street
Our Lady of Good Counsel Primary School52 Deepdene Road
Fintona Girls’ School79 Balwyn Road
St Paul’s College3-13 Brenbeal Street

Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

Parks and Green Space

Balwyn has 18 parks:

  • Mont Albert Park
  • Belmont Park
  • Deepdene Park
  • Balwyn Park
  • Grovedale Park
  • Beckett Park
  • Minifie Reserve
  • Gordon Barnard Reserve
  • Plus 10 more parks

Healthcare

3 medical facilities:

FacilityAddressPhone
Belmore Road Medical Centre
Deepdene Medical Centre77 Whitehorse Road
Balwyn Central Medical411 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn

Supermarkets

  • Coles — 342-344 Belmore Road
  • Boccaccio SUPA IGA — 1050 Burke Road
  • IGA — 255 Belmore Road, Balwyn North
  • Woolworths

The Family Verdict

Balwyn has strong family infrastructure. Strong school options and excellent green space make it a top choice for families.


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.

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