buro72

We have lived in Balwyn North for four years and believe it is a very comfortable and convenient place to live. It is particularly suitable for families with easy access to a good range of public and private schools. My family enjoy the open space, bicycle trails and easy access to public transport. Nothing is too far away with easy access to Burke road and glenferrie road strip shopping or a quick drive/Uber to the city for dinner. The key feature that makes Balwyn North attractive to us is that whilst we are close to a lot of shops and restaurants, it hasn’t been overdeveloped unlike Hawthorn and parts of Kew which are becoming saturated with high rise apartment developments.
I disagree with a number of posts about being snobby and friendly. In fact, I have experienced the opposite! I know a lot of people in the neighbourhood who often introduce themselves and stop to chat while I am in the front garden or walking the dog. I do agree however that prices for the suburb are very high however not unusual for any inner eastern suburb.
After living in a number of suburbs over my life including Blackburn, Burwood, Templestowe and now North Balwyn, I would say that this is my favourite. Whilst I enjoyed every suburb I have lived in, it is the convenience to amenities that is the winning factor for my family. I suppose everyone has different expectations. Sometimes, it is what you make of it. We focus on the positives and thre are plenty of them in Balwyn North

Beautiful tree lined road, walking distance to tram and bus, Balwyn Village and schools. Easy access to Eastern Freeway, Burke Rd Camberwell and Kew Junction shops. Mixture of units and houses with a trend to knock down and rebuild clearly evident. Great family friendly environment with excellent parklands nearby.