Live like a Local

Once described by The Age as “arguably Melbourne’s most loved” suburb, there’s a lot of affection for beautiful Balwyn. Famous for its wide open spaces, period homes and private schools, it’s no wonder this highly-sought after area has a long list of families hoping to move in. Its name comes from the Gaelic word ‘bal’ and Saxon word ‘wyn’, meaning ‘the home of the vine’ and it’s this connection with the natural world that really sets this pretty part of Melbourne apart. Laden with luscious parks and tall trees, it’s also home to the Maronoa Gardens – Australia’s first botanical garden dedicated to indigenous flora. A mere 10 kilometres from central Melbourne, it’s closely connected to the city and to schools, but far enough away to offer an idyllically peaceful life.