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Suburb Overview

Balmain is part of the Inner West of Sydney located on the Balmain peninsula surrounded by Port Jackson,  a suburb of considerable charm and interest where the modest, pretty houses command prices not dreamt of by their original tenants. As an older suburb, there are still many heritage buildings located here.

Distance from CBD & Transport

Balmain is approximately 5km west from Sydney CBD and is serviced by State Transit Authority buses as well as inner harbour ferry services to Circular Quay.

Demographics

30 – 39 years is the predominant age group and household comprised of 53.1% family, 31.4% lone person and 7.2% groups.

Dwelling Types

31.7% apartments, 37.8% semi/terrace, 28.3% separate houses and 2.1% other.

Schools Education & Institutions

Balmain Primary School, Father John Therry Catholic Primary School and Nicholson Street Primary School in the area with nearby Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus in Rozelle.

Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

The main street of Balmain is Darling Street featuring boutique shops, quality restaurants, cafes and historic hotels such as the Cat and Fiddle Hotel. There are many smaller convenience shops servicing  the locals with the nearest shopping complex close by in Leichhardt.

History

The area known as Balmain was part of a 550 acre grant to colonial surgeon Dr William Balmain made in 1800 by Governor John Hunter. The Australian Labor Party was formed and first met  here in 1891 and it also boasted its own coal mine in 1897.

Surrounding Suburbs

Disclaimer

The information provided is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The information is compiled from a variety of sources including Australian Bureau of Statistics. Copyright in ABS data resides with Commonwealth of Australia. www.abs.gov.au

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