NSW2041· Pop. 15,584Inner West

BALMAIN EAST

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$2,105,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

2.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-15.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.7%

modelled estimate

AI insights for BALMAIN EAST

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BALMAIN EAST shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$1,150/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+3.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-6.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.06%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+0.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

62 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$1900k

2021

$2100k

2022

$2220k

2023

$2200k

2024

$2708k

2025

$2500k

2026

$2105k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

BALMAIN EAST is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 2.8% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$3,147/wk

$107k taxable p.a.

Renters

38.6%

59.6% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

1.9%

Population growth

+4.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

23.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

30%

54% apartments

Degree qualified

57.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

24.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

330 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

24.0%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

2.9 km

Inner city

Days on market

32 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

59.4%

Balanced market

Walkability

18 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

2.9 km

Coastal

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

7,559/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 2041

🏫5 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Inner Sydney Montessori School

Independent · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1178

Balmain Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1172

Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1170

Nicholson Street Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1151

Birchgrove Public School

Government · Yrs P-6

ICSEA 1132

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

64/ 100

3.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier

1161ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

62/ 100

🚆 5 train🚌 54 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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