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Balmain East NSW 2041

The size of Balmain East is approximately 0.3 square kilometres. It has 10 parks covering nearly 10.5% of total area. The population of Balmain East in 2016 was 1932 people. By 2021 the population was 1900 showing a population decline of 1.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Balmain East is 50-59 years. Households in Balmain East are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Balmain East work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 58.20% of the homes in Balmain East were owner-occupied compared with 57.40% in 2016.

Balmain East has 1,120 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Balmain East have seen a 41.91% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 28.38% increase. As at 31 January 2026:

• The median value for Houses in Balmain East is $3,913,534 while the median value for Units is $1,730,672.
• Houses have a median rent of $1,025 while Units have a median rent of $790.