What suburb is postcode 2041?

Balmain is the primary suburb with postcode 2041 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Balmain is the main locality.

Which local government area is Balmain in?

Balmain (2041) is located in the Inner West local government area in New South Wales.

What data does Stickybeak show for Balmain?

Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Balmain (2041) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).

Is Balmain flood prone?

Flood risk varies street by street in Balmain. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.

What are the best schools near Balmain?

The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Balmain (2041), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.

Is Balmain (2041) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?

The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Balmain (2041). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.

How is Balmain changing?

The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Balmain (2041) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Balmain 2041 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in Balmain (2041)? This page consolidates 16 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, and Transport for NSW to help you build a complete picture of what ownership and life in the Inner West suburb actually looks like. The analysis covers affordability signals — median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility — alongside lifestyle indicators including school catchments and walkability, risk factors such as flood and bushfire exposure, and suburb-change metrics covering the development pipeline and price trajectory. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation above, or scroll through the full analysis below.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Can I afford Balmain?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Balmain? Based on the suburb median of $1,445,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment

$7,133/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income

54.2%

Stretch

Loan assumptions

$1,156,000 loan

20% deposit ($289,000)

30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 54% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income

Balmain54.2%

Sydney median income79.5%

30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

Nearby suburbs with lower medians

Still looking? These suburbs are closer to reach.

Pyrmont 2009$1,197,50045% RTI Haymarket 2000$1,100,00041% RTI Annandale 2038$983,50037% RTI

Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.

Can I afford Balmain?

Rental market in Balmain

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 45 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed

$850per week

Sep 2025 · 45 bonds lodged

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Rozelle2039

$885▲$35

1.4 km away

Pyrmont2009

$980▲$130

1.8 km away

Forest Lodge2037

$1,100▲$250

2.6 km away

Lavender Bay2060

$950▲$100

2.7 km away

NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Balmain

FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW

04:19 AEST

Rozelle station · 2.1 km from centroid

12-month median: AQI 30 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants

nearest station

PM2.5i

7.3µg/m³

24-hr avg

PM10i

20.6µg/m³

24-hr avg

NO₂i

0.3pphm

1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean

Rozelle station · 365 daily points

Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

View dealbreakers as a standalone report →

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2041

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2041. Expected back by Q3 2026.

How might Balmain change?

Investor activity in Balmain

2041 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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Compare Balmain with another suburb

Also in Inner West

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Inner West postcodes, or explore the full Inner West suburb index.

Annandale 2038 Ashfield 2131 Balmain East 2041 Croydon 2132

Other Inner West suburbs

Annandale 2038 Ashfield 2131 Dulwich Hill 2203 Glebe 2037 Leichhardt 2040 Marrickville 2204 Newtown 2042 Rozelle 2039

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2041?: Balmain is the primary suburb with postcode 2041 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Balmain is the main locality.
Which local government area is Balmain in?: Balmain (2041) is located in the Inner West local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Balmain?: Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Balmain (2041) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Balmain flood prone?: Flood risk varies street by street in Balmain. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Balmain?: The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Balmain (2041), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Balmain (2041) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?: The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Balmain (2041). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Balmain changing?: The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Balmain (2041) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Balmain in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Balmain 2041: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Inner West suburb index to compare nearby options.