Balmain NSW 2041 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Balmain is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2041). The median sale price is $2.19M (+125% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $900/week, a gross rental yield of about 2.1%. It has a population of about 10,454 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,906,250 |
| 2022 | $2,031,000 |
| 2023 | $2,150,000 |
| 2024 | $2,250,000 |
| 2025 | $2,215,000 |
| 2026 | $2,192,500 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $620 |
| 2-bedroom | $900 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,373 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (59% of recorded sales, most commonly around 0-300㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 10,454
- Median age: 42
- Median weekly household income: $3,039
- Average household size: 2.2
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1155 · 100th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1180 · 100th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Balmain
- Balmain Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Balmain Wharf (ferry), about 0.7 km from the suburb centre.
Land value
Median land value: $1,710,000 (2025 base year). This is land value, not market sale price. Source: NSW Valuer General (CC BY).
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Balmain?
The median sale price in Balmain NSW 2041 is $2,192,500, up 125% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Balmain?
The median weekly rent in Balmain (postcode 2041) is $900 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Balmain?
The estimated gross rental yield in Balmain is about 2.1%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Balmain?
Schools located in Balmain include Balmain Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Balmain East 2041
- Birchgrove 2041
- Rozelle 2039
- Pyrmont 2009
- Drummoyne 2047
- Woolwich 2110
- Glebe 2037
- Barangaroo 2000
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.