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
85
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$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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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 122 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 85/100.