Balmain East NSW, 2041
Balmain East Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Making a move to Balmain East, NSW 2041? It's wise to know if it is an ideal consideration, given your lifestyle and circumstances. The Homes.com.au suburb profile provides information on Balmain East median property prices, market trends & demographics so that we can help you make an intelligent decision about your future purchase.
If you are making a move to Balmain East, have a little read of our historical overview to discover the amazing lifestyle and what makes this suburb so great.
Overview Balmain East is a suburb located in the Inner West of Sydney, just 3 kilometres west of the city's central business district. Neighbouring Balmain East are the suburbs of Birchgrove and Balmain. Port Jackson is located to the north of the suburb, while Darling Harbour is to its east.
As per the 2016 census, Balmain East has a population of 1,932.
Living in Balmain East Balmain East is described by its locals to have an amazing community. Its proximity to the CBD and excellent public transport links allow easy commute for employees.
A handful of cafes and restaurants, a home goods store and a doctor's clinic are found on Darling Street.
Several parks and reserves in Balmain East, including Thornton Park, Illoura Reserve, and Peacock Point Reserve, offer views of the Darling Harbour.
A small school is located north of the suburb, which is the Nicholson Street Public School.
History of Balmain East Balmain East's land was part of the grant given to Dr William Balmain, a naval surgeon who sailed with the First Fleet. The first residents of Balmain settled in the area in 1836, and by 1861, the populated easter areas of Balmain and the sparsely populated western side were divided.
For decades, locals have called the area "East Balmain" or "The East End", describing the land as being at the eastern end of the suburb's peninsula.
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