Balaclava flood & bushfire report
Of Balaclava’s 4,369 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 0% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Balaclava’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the VIC average of 18.2%.
Crime near Balaclava
Balaclava sits in the Port Phillip council area, which recorded 12,620 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 12,620 total. Figures are for the whole Port Phillip council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in Balaclava
Median sale price by property type, with the year-on-year change.
Indicative suburb-wide estimate only — not a valuation of any specific property. A home’s actual value depends on its size, condition and exact location. Source: Valuer-General Victoria median sale prices (CC BY 4.0).
Zoning in Balaclava
Balaclava is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 5
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
School catchments in Balaclava
Balaclava can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Balaclava
At the 2021 Census, 33% of Balaclava’s 5,392 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Balaclava
Port Phillip council approved 722 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Port Phillip council area (not just Balaclava). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 10 Marlborough Street, Balaclava VIC 3183
- 10-18 Alfred Street, Balaclava VIC 3183
- 68 Brunning Street, Balaclava VIC 3183
- 5 Somers Street, Balaclava VIC 3183
- 16 Nelson Street, Balaclava VIC 3183
- 3/37 Gourlay Street, Balaclava VIC 3183
- 104/36 Dianella Lane, Balaclava VIC 3183
- 32 Gibbs Street, Balaclava VIC 3183
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.