Balgowlah
NSW 2093 • Greater Sydney
About Balgowlah
Balgowlah is an affluent suburb on Sydney's Northern Beaches, situated just north of the Spit Bridge and approximately 10 kilometres northeast of the CBD. With a population of around 9,000, it offers a blend of suburban tranquillity and urban convenience within the Northern Beaches Council area. The suburb attracts a mix of established families, professionals, and retirees drawn to its leafy streets, harbour proximity, and strong community feel.
The recently redeveloped Stockland Balgowlah shopping centre anchors the retail precinct, complemented by local cafes and specialty shops along Sydney Road. North Harbour Reserve and nearby Manly Dam provide excellent outdoor recreation, while Manly Beach is just a short drive away. Balgowlah is popular with families seeking quality schools and a beachside lifestyle, along with professionals who appreciate the relatively quick commute to the CBD via bus or ferry from Manly.
Balgowlah falls under postcode 2093 and is governed by Northern Beaches Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Manly electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 143 — Manly to Chatswood 30-40 min
- 178, 179 — Dee Why/Narrabeen to City via Spit Bridge 40-50 min to CBD
- B1 — Mona Vale to Wynyard (B-Line) 45-55 min to CBD
Commute to Sydney
🛣️ No train station; buses and Manly Ferry are primary public transport. Spit Bridge bottleneck affects peak travel.
Good walking access to Stockland shops and local amenities; hilly terrain in parts
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesCondamine Street Balgowlah 2093 NSW -
Woolworths17-31 Roseberry Street Balgowlah 2093 NSW -
ALDI22 - 26 Roseberry Street, Balgowlah NSW 2093
Schools
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Balgowlah Heights Public School ICSEA 11779948 2225 Lewis St
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Manly West Public School ICSEA 11479948 2257 Griffiths St
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Maretimo St
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Wanganella Street
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Manly Vale Public School ICSEA 11299907 9672 Sunshine St
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Campbell Pde & Quirk Rd
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63 Gordon Street
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Balgowlah North Public School ICSEA 11699949 4499 10 Manning Street
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9 Bardoo Avenue
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Balgowlah, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Balgowlah by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Balgowlah Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Balgowlah" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
27 state housing + 15 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 778
- 2. New Zealand 219
- 3. South Africa 157
- 4. United States 123
- 5. Scotland 84
- 6. China 81
- 7. Brazil 72
- 8. Italy 64
- 9. Ireland 62
- 10. France 56
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)