Balmain

21.1violence + property incidents per 1,000 residents

221 recorded incidents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026, 10,454 residents (Census 2021).

More recorded incidents than 77% of 581 suburbs on this map.

Violence 7.2 · Property 14 · Domestic assault 3.3 per 1,000 residents.

Ranked on this map by recorded incidents per 1,000 residents. Not an official BOCSAR score and not a live risk score.

Rates divide by Census 2021 residents. Suburbs that have grown since 2021, or that draw many visitors or workers, read higher than a resident would feel.

$950median weekly rent

Higher rent than 85% of 662 suburbs on this map.

1 bed $698 · 2 bed $950 · 3 bed $1,450 · House $1,300 · Flat $811

Median sale price $2,170,000 (DCJ).

Median age 42. 41% of households rent. 35% of families have children. (Census 2021)

Median weekly rent of new bonds (DCJ), by postcode. A neighbour may share this figure. Postcode 2041, Jun 2026 quarter.

46% within 800 m of a stop

More of the suburb near a stop than 51% of 326 suburbs on this map.

Nearby: Balmain Wharf (Ferry), Pirrama Park Wharf (Ferry).

Share of this suburb within 800 m of a TfNSW rail, metro, light rail or ferry stop. A station in the next suburb still counts. Not a trip planner.

Bus is not included. Areas served mainly by bus, such as the Northern Beaches, read lighter than they ride.

65%born in Australia

Higher share born in Australia than 59% of 659 suburbs on this map.

Top ancestries: English 41%, Australian 28%, Irish 18%.

Most common language other than English: Mandarin.

Ancestry is Census 2021. People can report more than one origin. This is not a judgement of the suburb.