Suburb Profile - Balaclava VIC

Balaclava is home to Melbourne's Orthodox Jewish Community, consisting of both Hasidim and non-Hasidim.

Balaclava is named after the Battle of Balaclava, fought on 25 October 1854 during the Crimean War.

Balaclava Carlisle Street
Balaclava Carlisle Street
Balaclava_Train_Station
Balaclava Train Station
Tulum Restaurant. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/TulumRestaurant
Tulum Restaurant. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/TulumRestaurant

People

Balaclava is a multicultural suburb with many families and young professionals. According to Census Report 2016, the average median age is 33 years old.

Lifestyle

Carlisle Street links both Balaclava and St Kilda. It is the heart of the suburb featuring cafes, restaurants, retail shopping etc. Well known places include Tulum Turkish Restaurant and Tang's Dumpling House to name a few.

Homes

The suburb has many heritage listed sites, so you'll see low building activity in the neighbourhood. The are some beautiful traditional design homes and luxurious renovations. There are some apartments and townhouse too.

William Street Reserve. Credit image: https://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/
William Street Reserve. Credit image: https://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/
Monk Bodhi Dharma cafe. Credit Image: https://www.facebook.com/monkbodhidharma
Monk Bodhi Dharma cafe. Credit Image: https://www.facebook.com/monkbodhidharma

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