2041 NSW · Inner West — 2009 NSW · Sydney
| BalmainView profile → | PyrmontView profile → | |
|---|---|---|
| Postcode | 2041 | 2009 |
| LGA | Inner West | Sydney |
| Area | 1.538 km² | 0.933 km² |
| Elevation | 36m | 27m |
| Federal Electorate | Sydney | Sydney |
| State Electorate | Balmain | Sydney |
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 transformed harbour-side peninsula that's become one of Sydney's most desirable inner-city addresses. With The Star, waterfront dining, and easy CBD access, it blends entertainment with residential calm.
| Balmain | Pyrmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,454 | 12,658 |
| Median Age | 42 | 37 |
| Male | 5,043 (48.2%) | 6,391 (50.5%) |
| Female | 5,405 (51.7%) | 6,267 (49.5%) |
| Avg Household Size | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| Persons per Bedroom | 0.9 | 1.1 |
| Population Density | 6,797/km² | 13,567/km² |
| Balmain | Pyrmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Income (weekly) | $1,577 | $1,297 |
| Personal Income (annual) | $82,004 | $67,444 |
| Family Income (weekly) | $4,562 | $3,035 |
| Household Income (weekly) | $3,039 | $2,422 |
| Median Mortgage (monthly) | $3,986 | $2,800 |
| Median Rent (weekly) | $625 | $580 |
| Balmain | Pyrmont | |
|---|---|---|
| No Religion | 52.6% | 44.3% |
| Christianity | 38.2% | 33.4% |
| Buddhism | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Judaism | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Hinduism | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Islam | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Sikhism | — | 0.2% |
| Balmain | Pyrmont | |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4,266 (40.8%) | 2,590 (20.5%) |
| Australian | 2,889 (27.6%) | 1,761 (13.9%) |
| Irish | 1,908 (18.3%) | 1,020 (8.1%) |
| Scottish | 1,359 (13.0%) | 762 (6.0%) |
| Italian | 494 (4.7%) | 612 (4.8%) |
| Chinese | 451 (4.3%) | 2,250 (17.8%) |
| German | 403 (3.9%) | 349 (2.8%) |
| Greek | 208 (2.0%) | 178 (1.4%) |
| Dutch | 178 (1.7%) | 117 (0.9%) |
| Indian | 166 (1.6%) | 611 (4.8%) |
| Filipino | 88 (0.8%) | 265 (2.1%) |
| Korean | 57 (0.5%) | 264 (2.1%) |
| Balmain | Pyrmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in Australia | 6,778 (64.8%) | 5,147 (40.7%) |
| Born overseas | 3,259 (31.2%) | 6,591 (52.1%) |
| Balmain | Pyrmont | |
|---|---|---|
| England | 949 | 529 |
| New Zealand | 292 | 283 |
| United States | 174 | 165 |
| Ireland | 140 | — |
| China | 130 | 781 |
| Scotland | 107 | — |
| South Africa | 100 | — |
| Italy | 81 | 184 |
| India | 68 | 510 |
| Germany | 66 | — |
| Thailand | — | 318 |
| Indonesia | — | 263 |
| Malaysia | — | 237 |
| Brazil | — | 222 |
| Hong Kong | — | 204 |
| Philippines | 55 | 199 |
| Balmain | Pyrmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Both parents born in AU | 4,210 | 2,574 |
| Both parents born overseas | 4,052 | 7,947 |
| Mixed (one AU, one overseas) | 1,765 | 1,179 |
| Metric | Balmain | Pyrmont | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigger population | 10,454 | 12,658 | Pyrmont |
| Higher income | 1,577 | 1,297 | Balmain |
| Lower rent | 625 | 580 | Pyrmont |
| Lower mortgage | 3,986 | 2,800 | Pyrmont |
| Younger median age | 42 | 37 | Pyrmont |
| More land area | 1.538 | 0.933 | Balmain |