2041 NSW · Inner West — 2037 NSW · Sydney
| BalmainView profile → | GlebeView profile → | |
|---|---|---|
| Postcode | 2041 | 2037 |
| LGA | Inner West | Sydney |
| Area | 1.538 km² | 1.693 km² |
| Elevation | 36m | 29m |
| Federal Electorate | Sydney | Sydney |
| State Electorate | Balmain | Balmain |
A peninsula of heritage charm where working-class history meets harbourside sophistication. Darling Street's pubs, cafes, and weekend markets create a distinctive village atmosphere.
A bohemian enclave where bookshops, cafes, and weekend markets line the main street. Harbour foreshore walks and proximity to Sydney Uni give it an intellectual, laid-back charm.
| Balmain | Glebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,454 | 11,680 |
| Median Age | 42 | 38 |
| Male | 5,043 (48.2%) | 5,581 (47.8%) |
| Female | 5,405 (51.7%) | 6,097 (52.2%) |
| Avg Household Size | 2.2 | 2 |
| Persons per Bedroom | 0.9 | 1 |
| Population Density | 6,797/km² | 6,899/km² |
| Balmain | Glebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Income (weekly) | $1,577 | $1,045 |
| Personal Income (annual) | $82,004 | $54,340 |
| Family Income (weekly) | $4,562 | $2,947 |
| Household Income (weekly) | $3,039 | $1,756 |
| Median Mortgage (monthly) | $3,986 | $3,000 |
| Median Rent (weekly) | $625 | $420 |
| Balmain | Glebe | |
|---|---|---|
| No Religion | 52.6% | 52.7% |
| Christianity | 38.2% | 30.1% |
| Buddhism | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Judaism | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Hinduism | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Islam | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Sikhism | — | 0.2% |
| Balmain | Glebe | |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4,266 (40.8%) | 3,478 (29.8%) |
| Australian | 2,889 (27.6%) | 2,604 (22.3%) |
| Irish | 1,908 (18.3%) | 1,571 (13.5%) |
| Scottish | 1,359 (13.0%) | 1,182 (10.1%) |
| Italian | 494 (4.7%) | 467 (4.0%) |
| Chinese | 451 (4.3%) | 1,109 (9.5%) |
| German | 403 (3.9%) | 429 (3.7%) |
| Greek | 208 (2.0%) | 245 (2.1%) |
| Dutch | 178 (1.7%) | 142 (1.2%) |
| Indian | 166 (1.6%) | 251 (2.1%) |
| Australian Aboriginal | 79 (0.8%) | 366 (3.1%) |
| Vietnamese | 70 (0.7%) | 320 (2.7%) |
| Balmain | Glebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in Australia | 6,778 (64.8%) | 6,661 (57.0%) |
| Born overseas | 3,259 (31.2%) | 4,177 (35.8%) |
| Balmain | Glebe | |
|---|---|---|
| England | 949 | 512 |
| New Zealand | 292 | 319 |
| United States | 174 | 165 |
| Ireland | 140 | — |
| China | 130 | 464 |
| Scotland | 107 | — |
| South Africa | 100 | 69 |
| Italy | 81 | 85 |
| India | 68 | 161 |
| Germany | 66 | 83 |
| Vietnam | 48 | 258 |
| Thailand | — | 107 |
| Malaysia | — | 92 |
| Philippines | 55 | 87 |
| Balmain | Glebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Both parents born in AU | 4,210 | 4,130 |
| Both parents born overseas | 4,052 | 5,024 |
| Mixed (one AU, one overseas) | 1,765 | 1,635 |
| Metric | Balmain | Glebe | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigger population | 10,454 | 11,680 | Glebe |
| Higher income | 1,577 | 1,045 | Balmain |
| Lower rent | 625 | 420 | Glebe |
| Lower mortgage | 3,986 | 3,000 | Glebe |
| Younger median age | 42 | 38 | Glebe |
| More land area | 1.538 | 1.693 | Glebe |