Suburb comparison
Annandale vs Balmain — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Balmain commands a $70K premium on median property price over Annandale; Annandale is $51/wk cheaper per week to rent; Balmain has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Inner West
Annandale
2038
Inner West
Balmain
2041
Choose Annandale if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose Balmain if...
- School options within walking distance matter
- Balmain leads on 4 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Annandale or Balmain more expensive?
- Balmain has the higher median house price ($2.42M) compared with $2.35M in Annandale.
- Which is better for renters — Annandale or Balmain?
- Median weekly rent is $799/wk in Annandale and $850/wk in Balmain, making Annandale the more affordable rental market.
- Is Annandale or Balmain at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Annandale vs Balmain?
- Annandale has 2 schools in the postcode, and Balmain has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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