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:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Mont Albert Primary School | — | 21-23 Inglisby Road |
| Camberwell Girls Grammar School | — | 2 Torrington Street |
| Camberwell Grammar School | — | 43-65 Mont Albert Road |
| Greythorn Primary School | — | 124 Greythorn Road |
| Deepdene Primary School | — | 958A Burke Road |
| Balwyn Primary School | — | 86B Balwyn Road |
| Camberwell Girls Grammar School Junior Campus | — | 4 Mont Albert Road |
| Chatham Primary School | — | 1 Weybridge Street |
| Belmore School | — | 49 Stroud Street |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Primary School | — | 52 Deepdene Road |
| Fintona Girls’ School | — | 79 Balwyn Road |
| St Paul’s College | — | 3-13 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:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Belmore Road Medical Centre | — | — |
| Deepdene Medical Centre | 77 Whitehorse Road | — |
| Balwyn Central Medical | 411 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.
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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
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