Balmain

City in New South Wales, Australia

Overview

Balmain is a charming inner-west suburb of Sydney, perched on the harbor and known for its historic architecture, lively cafe scene, and artsy atmosphere. The area blends heritage with an upscale, laid-back lifestyle, making it popular among young professionals and families.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
10,454
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.85°, 151.18°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,605
Local Cost
$2,578
Local Income
$4,000
Cashless
95
English
100
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
115 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
200
Coworking
1
Cafes
47
Nightlife
32
Parks
120
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
426.0
Airport
RSE
Distance
8 km

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Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 122 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.