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Balgowlah
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Balgowlah is a leafy, laid-back suburb on Sydney's Northern Beaches, famed for its access to stunning harbour views and proximity to Manly. Its residential streets are lined with family homes, parks, and convenient shopping options, creating a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
8,068
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.79°, 151.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
94
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$3,795
Local Cost
$2,750
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
96
English
99
Temperature
18.7°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
14.5°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
6.0°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
887 mm
Internet Speed
73 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
62
Coworking
0
Cafes
24
Nightlife
0
Parks
38
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
472.0
Airport
RSE
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 22 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 79/100.
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