Balaclava at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
574
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Balaclava.
The postcode for Balaclava is 2575 (NSW).
Balaclava (2575) sits in the Wingecarribee region of NSW.
Balaclava has roughly 574 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Balaclava scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Balaclava's population at 574, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
574
Median age
40
Family households
76%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
574
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Balaclava.
Local schools for Balaclava
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tangara School
Highlands School
Mittagong Public School
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Frequently asked
About Balaclava.
- What is the Balaclava postcode?
- Balaclava is in the 2575 postcode, in NSW, in the Wingecarribee region.
- Where is Balaclava?
- Balaclava is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2575, in the Wingecarribee region.
- What is the average rent in Balaclava?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Balaclava?
- There are 16 schools serving Balaclava on this page, including Tangara School, Highlands School, St Michael's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Balaclava?
- Balaclava has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Balaclava?
- Balaclava is close to Renwick, Willow Vale, Braemar, Mittagong, Aylmerton.
- What is the population of Balaclava?
- The population of Balaclava is approximately 574 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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