Area Overview
What makes Borivali West (incl. IC Colony) special
Borivali West runs from the Western line across S.V. Road and Link Road toward the western creek and the Gorai jetty. Chandavarkar Road is its commercial spine and IC Colony its best-known residential pocket.
IC Colony grew around the Immaculate Conception church and still has the low-rise, tree-lined character that makes it a standing exception on this stretch. Mandapeshwar Caves and St. Francis Institute of Technology sit alongside it.
Metro Line 2A runs along Link Road with several stations here, and the Gorai and Manori jetties give weekend access to the quieter beaches north of the city.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
Settled families across the Chandavarkar Road and IC Colony belts, with a strong Gujarati, Jain and East Indian Catholic presence.
Languages
Official language: Marathi. Gujarati is strong commercially; English is common around IC Colony.
Communities
Hindu (Gujarati)
Strong business community
Hindu (Maharashtrian)
Largest long-settled group
Christian (East Indian)
IC Colony core community
Jain
Active business community
North Indian
Growing service-sector group
An old East Indian Catholic settlement around IC Colony, overlaid by a large Gujarati and Jain business population.
Typical Residents
35%
Families
Multi-generational households
23%
Young Professionals
IT, finance, services
18%
Business Owners
Chandavarkar Road trade
14%
Singles / Couples
Shared and PG rentals
10%
Retirees
Long-term residents
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Borivali West (incl. IC Colony)
From ₹30 street snacks to ₹2000 fine dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Chandavarkar Road food strip₹40–150
Chaat, Sandwiches
- Borivali station market₹30–100
Vada Pav, Dosa
- IC Colony bakeries₹50–180
Breads, Patties
- Link Road food carts₹50–150
Frankie, Chinese
- Gorai jetty stalls₹80–220
Coastal Snacks
Popular Restaurants
- Sanskruti (Borivali)₹400–800
Gujarati Thali
- Barbeque Nation (Borivali)₹1300–1700
Grill Buffet
- Persian Darbar (Borivali)₹600–1100
Mughlai, Biryani
- Sigree Global Grill (Borivali)₹1100–1600
North Indian, Grill
- ₹1200–1800
Cafes & Bars
- Starbucks (Chandavarkar Road)₹300–700
Coffee, Brunch
- Chaayos (Borivali West)₹200–450
Chai, Snacks
- Cafe Coffee Day (IC Colony)₹200–450
Coffee, Bites
- The Beer Cafe (Growel’s 101)₹700–1400
Beer, Bar Food
- Local Irani cafes₹50–150
Chai, Bun Maska
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Borivali West (incl. IC Colony)
Exceptionally Connected
Western Line • Metro 2A • Link Road • Gorai Jetty
Local Train
Borivali station on the Western line, a terminus for many services. Churchgate in about 55 min on a fast train.
Metro
Line 2A runs along Link Road, with Borivali West, Eksar, Mandapeshwar and Pahadi Eksar stations across the belt.
Airport
Domestic T1 about 15 km, International T2 about 16 km via the Western Express Highway.
Roads
S.V. Road and Link Road run the length of it. Gorai and Manori jetty roads west; Western Express Highway via the subway.
Commute Times from Borivali West (incl. IC Colony)
Churchgate
55 min • Fast Train
Andheri
22 min • Local Train
Goregaon
12 min • Local Train
Malad
8 min • Local Train
BKC
55 min • Cab
Bandra
35 min • Local Train
Airport T2
35 min • Cab
Gorai Jetty
15 min • Auto
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- St. Francis Institute of Technology1 km
Engineering • Autonomous
- Gokhale Education Society College (Borivali)1.5 km
Arts, Science, Commerce
- Thakur College (Kandivali East)6 km
Science & Commerce • Autonomous
- Patkar-Varde College (Goregaon West)11 km
Arts, Science, Commerce
- 6 km
- Bhavan’s College (Andheri West)15 km
Arts, Science, Commerce
Schools (K–12)
- St. Francis D’Assisi High School (IC Colony)0.5 km
ICSE • Long-established
- Vibgyor High (Borivali)2 km
ICSE / IGCSE • Premium
- Ryan International (Borivali East)3 km
ICSE • Well-established
- Children’s Academy (Kandivali West)4 km
ICSE • Reputed
- Thakur Vidya Mandir (Kandivali East)6 km
CBSE • Large campus
- Rustomjee Cambridge International (Dahisar)4 km
ICSE / IGCSE • Well-regarded
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- IC Colony gardens
- Eksar municipal garden
- Gorai Beach (10 km)
- Society play areas
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Apex Hospital (Borivali West) — 1 km
- Karuna Hospital (Borivali West) — 1.5 km
- Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani (Andheri West) — 15 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Gorai & Manori beaches
- Mandapeshwar Caves (rock-cut, 8th century)
- Growel’s 101 Mall
- Local reading rooms
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking from ₹350/day • Gyms • Cafes • Station and metro both close
Coworking Spaces
- Awfis (Borivali West)
- Regus (Malad West)
- Local shared offices
- Day passes from ₹350
Fitness & Gym
- Multiple branded gyms
- Yoga studios
- Society swimming pools
- Morning walking groups
Work Cafes
- Starbucks
- Chaayos
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Multiple chai tapris
Nightlife
- Chandavarkar Road cafes
- Bars open till 12:30 am
- Malad strip 20 min away
- Very quiet in IC Colony
Borivali West vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Borivali West (incl. IC Colony) is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Borivali West | Borivali East | Kandivali West | Dahisar West | Malad West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹24K–36K | ₹22K–31K | ₹23K–34K | ₹17K–25K | ₹26K–41K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹42K–75K | ₹38K–65K | ₹40K–70K | ₹30K–52K | ₹45K–85K |
| Premium Rent | ₹1.09L–2.4L | ₹99K–2.08L | ₹1.04L–2.24L | ₹78K–1.66L | ₹1.17L–2.72L |
| Luxury Rent | ₹1.89L–4.88L | ₹1.71L–4.22L | ₹1.8L–4.55L | ₹1.35L–3.38L | ₹2.02L–5.52L |
| Train Station | Yes (Western) | Yes (Western) | Yes (Western) | Yes (Western) | Yes (Western) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | Yes (Line 2A) | Yes (Line 7) | Yes (Line 2A) | Yes (Line 2A) |
| Airport Distance | Yes (Line 2A) | 16 km | 15 km | 13 km | 19 km |
| Nightlife | 11 km | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Education Hub | Very Good | Very Good | Good | Very Good | Moderate |
| Very Good | Beach Access | 8 km | 12 km | 7 km | 9 km |
| Safety Rating | 5 km | 4.2/5 | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Food Scene | 4.0/5 | Very Good | Good | Good | Moderate |
| Green Spaces | Very Good | Very Good | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Good | Expat Friendly | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Why choose Borivali West (incl. IC Colony)?
Borivali West gives you a terminus station, Metro Line 2A along Link Road, IC Colony’s low-rise tree-lined character and jetty access to Gorai and Manori — all at northern-suburb pricing. The trade-offs are a 55-minute run to Churchgate, an airport about 16 km away, and Chandavarkar Road congestion that gets serious through the evening.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
IC Colony gardens
Tree-lined colony gardens around the Immaculate Conception church, quiet and low-rise.
Best for: Morning walks & shade
Eksar municipal garden
Ward-maintained neighbourhood garden with a walking loop and play area.
Best for: Quick evening breaks
Gorai Beach
Quieter beach about 10 km west, reached by jetty, popular for weekend outings.
Best for: Weekend outings & sunsets
Entertainment & Things to Do
Chandavarkar Road (walkable), Growel’s 101 (5 km), Inorbit Malad (8 km)
Mandapeshwar Caves,, Gorai & Manori beaches,, Global Vipassana Pagoda (12 km)
Borivali sports complex, Local cricket grounds, Badminton academies
Immaculate Conception Church, Borivali temples
Daily Living in Borivali West: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- DMart (Borivali West)
- Reliance Smart
- Chandavarkar Road market
- Blinkit & Zepto delivery
Pharmacies
- Apollo Pharmacy
- Wellness Forever
- Multiple 24/7 stores
- Home delivery available
Banks & ATMs
- SBI, HDFC, ICICI
- Kotak, Axis Bank
- ATMs every 200m
- UPI widely accepted
Gyms & Fitness
- Gold's Gym (Borivali)
- Cult.fit
- Local gyms from ₹1000/mo
- Yoga studios
Convenience
- 24/7 stores available
- Swiggy/Zomato active
- Laundry services
- Home services apps
Internet & Mobile
- Jio Fiber available
- Airtel Xstream
- Good 4G/5G coverage
- 100 Mbps from ₹699/mo
Parking
- Colony parking standard
- Chandavarkar Road parking tight
- Paid lots at Growel’s
- Autos abundant
Libraries
- St. Francis college library
- Local reading rooms
- Ward library
- Book stores on Chandavarkar Road
Property Prices in Borivali West
Average monthly rents in Borivali West (incl. IC Colony) (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹12K – ₹16K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹18K – ₹26K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹24K – ₹39K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹42K – ₹75K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹65K – ₹1.24L | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹1.09L – ₹2.4L | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹1.89L – ₹4.88L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: Prices vary sharply between IC Colony, the Chandavarkar Road belt and the older stock toward Link Road. IC Colony commands 25–40% premiums. Deposit is typically 3–6 months rent.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Borivali West
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓Borivali is a terminus for many Western line services — seats are easier
- ✓Metro Line 2A along Link Road with several stations across the belt
- ✓IC Colony’s low-rise, tree-lined character is rare this far north
- ✓St. Francis D’Assisi and Vibgyor High both within 2 km
- ✓Apex and Karuna hospitals about 1 to 1.5 km away
- ✓Chandavarkar Road for everyday shopping within walking distance
- ✓Jetty access to Gorai and Manori beaches
- ✓Mandapeshwar Caves and the Global Vipassana Pagoda nearby
- ✓Rental yields around 3.5–4%
- ✓Family-sized flats well below southern-suburb pricing
What to Watch Out For
- Churchgate is about 55 minutes even on a fast train
- Chandavarkar Road congestion is serious through the evening
- Airport is about 16 km — over half an hour outside peak
- Much of the non-IC-Colony stock is ageing
- Waterlogging on low-lying stretches during heavy monsoon
- Street parking is difficult along the commercial spine
- Metro 2A construction left road surfaces poor in places
- Retail is broad but not premium; high-end means Malad or Andheri
- IC Colony carries a noticeable premium over the rest of the suburb
- Nightlife is thin — most of it sits inside the malls
Renting in Borivali West: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.0
Connectivity
4.0
Lifestyle
4.2
Safety
4.1
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