Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.6 km apart, on the same open data. Balwyn North scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.
| Balwyn North | Mont Albert North | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 85 | 52 |
| Safety | 90 | 94 |
| Wealth | 82 | 66 |
| Value | 18 | 25 |
| Parks | 28 | 86 |
| Cafés | 58 | 56 |
| Transit | 46 | 45 |
| Green space | 49 | 72 |
| Active & healthy | 64 | 63 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 62 | 26 |
| Median rent | $554/wk | $500/wk |
| Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025) | $2,360,000 | $1,710,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 87 | 15 |
| Population | 21,302 | 5,609 |
| Full profile | Balwyn North in full | Mont Albert North 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.
Mont Albert North scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Mont Albert North has the lower median house price of the two ($1,710,000 vs $2,360,000).
Balwyn North scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Balwyn North or Mont Albert North.
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