Suburb comparison
Balmain vs Leichhardt — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Balmain commands a $470K premium on median property price over Leichhardt; Leichhardt 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
Balmain
2041
Inner West
Leichhardt
2040
Choose Balmain if...
- Balmain leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Choose Leichhardt if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Common questions
- Is Balmain or Leichhardt more expensive?
- Balmain has the higher median house price ($2.42M) compared with $1.95M in Leichhardt.
- Which is better for renters — Balmain or Leichhardt?
- Median weekly rent is $850/wk in Balmain and $808/wk in Leichhardt, making Leichhardt the more affordable rental market.
- Is Balmain or Leichhardt 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 Balmain vs Leichhardt?
- Balmain has 3 schools in the postcode, and Leichhardt has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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