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Balmain East 2041 suburb insights

Balmain East (2041) is a suburb in the Inner West local government area in New South Wales. This page brings together 16 data cards on what property buyers actually need to know before committing to Balmain East: affordability signals including median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility; lifestyle indicators covering school catchments, childcare quality, walkability, and commute times to the CBD; and risk factors including flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, and air quality. The final section tracks how Balmain East is changing — new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts from the ABS Census. All data is sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and updated regularly. Use the section navigation above to jump between Affordability, Lifestyle, Dealbreakers, and Change.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Affordability

Can I afford Balmain East?

Can I afford Balmain East?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Balmain East? Based on the suburb median of $1,850,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$9,132/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
69.8%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$1,480,000 loan
20% deposit ($370,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 70% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Balmain East69.8%
Sydney median income101.8%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Balmain East?

Rental market in Balmain East

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 45 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$850per week
Sep 2025 · 45 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $735 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 23: $760 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 23: $800 per week (38 bonds)Sep 23: $800 per week (45 bonds)Dec 23: $800 per week (43 bonds)Mar 24: $850 per week (51 bonds)Jun 24: $825 per week (47 bonds)Sep 24: $840 per week (55 bonds)Dec 24: $825 per week (50 bonds)Mar 25: $850 per week (43 bonds)Jun 25: $850 per week (48 bonds)Sep 25: $850 per week (45 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Rozelle2039
$885▲$35
1.4 km away
Pyrmont2009
$980▲$130
1.8 km away
Forest Lodge2037
$1,100▲$250
2.6 km away
Lavender Bay2060
$950▲$100
2.7 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Balmain East Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Balmain East

41
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:12 AEST
Rozelle station · 2.1 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 30 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
7.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
20.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.3pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Rozelle station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might Balmain East change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2041

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2041. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Balmain East change?

Investor activity in Balmain East

2041 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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1
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Compare Balmain East with another suburb

Also in Inner West

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Inner West postcodes, or explore the full Inner West suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2041?
Balmain East is the primary suburb with postcode 2041 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Balmain East is the main locality.
Which local government area is Balmain East in?
Balmain East (2041) is located in the Inner West local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Balmain East?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Balmain East (2041) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Balmain East flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Balmain East. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Balmain East?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Balmain East (2041), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Balmain East (2041) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Balmain East (2041). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Balmain East changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Balmain East (2041) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Balmain East in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Balmain East 2041: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Inner West suburb index to compare nearby options.