Balmain East at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
1,900
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Balmain East.
The postcode for Balmain East is 2041 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Balmain East (2041) sits in the Inner West region of NSW.
Balmain East has roughly 1,900 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Balmain East scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Balmain East's population at 1,900, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,900
Median age
46
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$640/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$617/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
41%
At a deeper level
1,900
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
93
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.
100
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Balmain East.
Local schools for Balmain East
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Government School Catchment
Nicholson Street Public School
Balmain Public School
Birchgrove Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Balmain East.
- What is the Balmain East postcode?
- Balmain East is in the 2041 postcode, in NSW, in the Inner West Council region.
- Where is Balmain East?
- Balmain East is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2041. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Inner West Council region.
- What is the average rent in Balmain East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $640, for units it's $617.
- What schools are in Balmain East?
- There are 20 schools serving Balmain East on this page, including Nicholson Street Public School, Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle, Balmain Public School.
- How walkable is Balmain East?
- Balmain East has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Balmain East?
- Balmain East is close to Darling Island, Balmain, Birchgrove, Millers Point, Pyrmont.
- What is the population of Balmain East?
- The population of Balmain East is approximately 1,900 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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