Balmain East vs Barangaroo
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balmain East (1121) sits above Barangaroo (1107). Balmain East skews owner-occupied (58%), Barangaroo runs more rental-dense (33% owner).
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Balmain East and Barangaroo side by side
| Measure | Balmain East | Barangaroo |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,800,000 | – |
| Median unit | $633,600 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1300/wk | $1250/wk |
| Unit rent | $811/wk | $1150/wk |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 33.0% |
| Renter occupied | 41.0% | 63.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1121 | 1107 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,900 | 220 |
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1139 mm | 1139 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Balmain East edges out on average school ICSEA (1121 vs 1107).
Balmain East vs Barangaroo: common questions
Does Balmain East or Barangaroo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balmain East scores 1121 vs 1107 in Barangaroo. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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