Inner West Council
Balmain
Balmain at a glance
Median house
$2,280,000
+1.3% year on year
Median unit
$633,600
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
10.5k
Median age 42
About
Welcome to Balmain.
Balmain is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,280,000
+1.3% over the past year. Median unit price $633,600.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$640/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$625/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
41%
At a deeper level
$2,280,000
+1.3% annual growth
$633,600
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
10,454
Median age: 42
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Investment overview.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.46%
Based on $2,280,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.13%
Based on $633,600 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+1.3%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202657%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +1.3%/yr
2021
$2.1M
5-year change
+7%
2026
$2.3M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
10,454
Median age
42
Family households
63%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
796
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
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Balmain.
Local schools for Balmain
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Balmain Public School
Birchgrove Public School
Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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.
- What is the median house price in Balmain?
- The median house price in Balmain, NSW 2041 is $2,280,000. The median unit price is $633,600. Annual growth is +1.3%.
- What is the Balmain postcode?
- Balmain is in the 2041 postcode, in NSW, in the Inner West Council region.
- What is the average rent in Balmain?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $640, for units it's $625.
- What schools are in Balmain?
- There are 20 schools serving Balmain on this page, including Balmain Public School, Inner Sydney Montessori School, Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle.
- How walkable is Balmain?
- Balmain has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Balmain?
- Balmain is close to Birchgrove, Rozelle, Balmain East, Darling Island, Pyrmont.
- What is the population of Balmain?
- Balmain has approximately 10,454 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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