Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.4 km apart, on the same open data. Balaclava scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.
| Balaclava | Elwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 4 | 29 |
| Safety | 17 | 56 |
| Wealth | 49 | 58 |
| Value | 75 | 64 |
| Parks | 14 | 32 |
| Cafés | 80 | 76 |
| Transit | 98 | 77 |
| Green space | 12 | 46 |
| Active & healthy | 35 | 51 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 26 | 92 |
| Median rent | $386/wk | $415/wk |
| Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025) | $1,267,500 | $1,910,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 10 | 35 |
| Population | 5,392 | 15,153 |
| Full profile | Balaclava in full | Elwood in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Elwood scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Balaclava has the lower median house price of the two ($1,267,500 vs $1,910,000).
Balaclava scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Balaclava or Elwood.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →