Rozelle vs Balmain East.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,255,000 and $3,800,000. Rozelle edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Rozelle (median $2,255,000) is roughly 41% cheaper to buy into than Balmain East ($3,800,000). Over the past year, Rozelle (+0.7%) ran 0.7 percentage points ahead of Balmain East (0%) on house-price growth.
Balmain East scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rozelle (1138) sits above Balmain East (1121).
For buyers
Rozelle is the lower entry point at $2,255,000 median, 41% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Rozelle carries both higher gross yield (2.65% vs 1.78%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Rozelle edges out on average school ICSEA (1138 vs 1121).
Common questions
Is Rozelle or Balmain East cheaper to buy in?
Rozelle has the lower median house price at $2,255,000, roughly 41% below Balmain East ($3,800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Rozelle or Balmain East?
Over the past 12 months, Rozelle grew +0.7% vs 0% in Balmain East, a gap of 0.7 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Rozelle or Balmain East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rozelle scores 1138 vs 1121 in Balmain East. 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.
Which is more walkable, Rozelle or Balmain East?
Balmain East scores 100/100 on walkability vs 26/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Rozelle or Balmain East?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.65% in Rozelle vs 1.78% in Balmain East. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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