RESIDENTIAL MOVES
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EYE ON BALMAIN
Have you bought in Balmain? You are moving to a suburb with a real village feel with a strong community sense and lots to see and do. Check out our information on your new community.
West of Sydney's city centre is the peninsula suburb Balmain. What was once one of Sydney's oldest working class suburbs with shipyard workers settling close to the docklands, has now turned into one of Sydney's trendiest suburbs with Victorian architecture and a strong art scene. With the bustling energy of the main street, Darling Street, with many cafes, old pubs, boutique shops and chain stores mixed in with streets of historical charm, Balmain is a suburb with real character and culture.
Balmain comprises of 2km2 in size with 3% of area parks. The population as at 2006 was 9,096 which was a growth of 6% from 5 years before. The main age group represented in Balmain is 30 - 39 year olds. Households are mainly sole parents with the current median sale price of house is $1,345,000.
Did you know? ...... The area of which Balmain sits today was sold in 1801 for 500 shillings to settle a debt.
EATING AND DRINKING
Darling Street is buzzing with a great variety of places in Balmain ranging from Coffee, cafes, restaurants and pubs. Our favourites for yummy sandwiches and gourmet salads is Ciao Thyme at 224 Darling St; for amazing cakes, pastries and breads a must is Adriano Zumbo Patisserie and our favourite coffee is at The Little Marionette just off Darling in Booth St. What are you're favourites? Let us know and we will add to the list!
SHOPPING
Many boutique shops fill Darling Street and surronds with homewares, gift shops, ladies clothing & accessories especially in good range. Browse the vintage clothes shops, bookstores and lovely jewellery shops on offer. There is also a large Coles supermarket, Post office, banks & library.
ART & CULTURE
Balmain has a real creative energy about it with some lovely galleries, recycled art & secondhand bookstores. The annual Balmain Art & Craft show is on in November and every Saturday there are markets at the St Andrew Church Market. Our favourite gallery is Breathing Colours at 446 Darling St.
SCHOOLS
Primary Balmain Public School Eaton St, Balmain
Birchgrove Public School Birchgrove Road, Balmain
Nicolson Street Public School Nicolson Street, Balmain
Father John Therry Catholic Primary School Eaton St, Balmain
Inner Sydney Montessori School, Balmain Campus Smith Street, BalmainSecondary Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus Terry Street, Rozelle
Childcare & PreSchool Balmain Care for Kids Thames Street, Balmain
John McMahon Child Care Centre Balmain McKell Street, Birchgrove
Balmain Childrens Centre Booth Street, Balmain
KU Phoenix Pre-School Evan Street, Balmain
TRANSPORT Anzac Bridge, Victoria Road and the City West Link are the main roads leading in and out of Balmain. However all are subject to heavy traffic at peak times. Catching a ferry is another good option when living in Balmain. It is a round trip going to stops such as McMahons Point; Circular Quay; Birkenhead Point & Luna Park. Also there are many STA buses to choose from.
SPORT AND RECREATION
Balmain has a vast range of sporting teams, clubs and teams to be part of.
Source: RP Data
Balmain Life
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