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Balmain

  • There are around 10,455 residents living in Balmain
  • Most residents are singles, with 21% aged 60+ years old
  • Majority of homes are apartments lived in by renters
Balmain Area Boundary Map

Property price trends

These median prices may indicate the common property values in this area and how they have changed over the last 4 years. Source: CoreLogic

$2,971,230

House median sale price

7% Growth

L

ast 12 months

$1,403,711

Unit median sale price

No trend data available
Median price trend

This could show if the area is improving, suggesting future growth, or declining which may offer short-term buying opportunities.

Showing the trend for house prices over the last 4 years. Source: CoreLogic

Market activity

A snapshot of how quickly properties are selling in the area and how many are currently available.

52 Days

House median days on market

56 Days

Unit median days on market

212 Properties

Sold in last 12 months

26 Properties

Available in the last month

Suburb snapshot

Last month Balmain had 26 properties on sale, with 212 properties being sold in the past 12 months. The median property sale price over the last 12 months for houses has been $2,971,230, which has increased by 7%. If you are looking to rent or are interested in purchasing an investment property, the median weekly rent for a house in Balmain is around $900 and has decreased by 14% over the past 12 months. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent for a unit is around $800 and has increased by 3%.

There are around 10,455 residents living in Balmain. They are predominantly made up of singles, living in apartments with the majority being renters. The most common occupations for locals are sales workers. Balmain also has a number of primary schools nearby, including Balmain Public School and Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain-Rozelle.

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Balmain residents

Key characteristics of the residents in the area, open the breakdown to see more detail for each category.

60+

Is the most common age range

Renters

Most common occupant type

Singles

Most common household profile

Sales Workers

Most common occupation

Apartments

Most common property type

Occupant status

This may indicate the likelihood of long term residence as owners are less likely to move. The most common are renters.

4,657

Total properties

Renters

(40%)

Outright Owners

(28%)

Mortgaged Owners

(27%)

Other

(5%)

Community Housing

(1%)

Property types

This may indicate the likelihood of you finding your ideal property type in the area. The most common are apartments.

6,187

Total properties

Apartments

(49%)

Townhouses

(33%)

Detached Houses

(17%)

Other

(1%)

Age ranges

This may indicate what stage of life these residents are at. The most common is 60+.

Under 18

60+

19-30

31-40

41-50

51-60

Household profiles

This may indicate likelihood of noise, activity or community events based on who lives here. The most common profile is singles.

Other

Couples

Singles

Families

Lone Parents

Individual yearly income

This may indicate the affluence of individuals in the area. The average income band is $35k - $78k per year.

7,666

individuals

$35k - $78k

(24%)

$182k+

(22%)

$104k - $182k

(21%)

$0k - $34k

(20%)

$79k - $103k

(13%)

Occupations

The top 5 occupations in Balmain.

1

Sales Workers
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Nearby education

Schooling and educational options in the area, for all ages.

Balmain Public School

K - Yr 6

Government

Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain-Rozelle

K - Yr 6

Catholic

Inner Sydney Montessori School

K - Yr 6

Independent

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