Balmain East — Units

NEUTRAL
NSW 2041 Unit Rank #213 of 257 in Sydney
$1.60M
Median Unit Price · recent comparable sales
DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
NEUTRAL
DEMAND
175 buyers/listing
Strong
LIQUIDITY
27d DOM
Neutral
AFFORDABILITY
-4.5% vs 5yr
Neutral
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Average
Neutral
YIELD
3.3%
Neutral
SUPPLY PRESSURE
1.4% vacancy
Strong
#213/257 Average Structure 27 $1.60M

Atlaso rates Balmain East units as HOLD. Average growth outlook. Vacancy remains tight at 1.41%, but prices declined 44.9% over the past year. Better units options may be available in Sydney.

At $1.60M, Balmain East ranks #213 of 257 units in Sydney. The long-term structural outlook is Average. Properties sell in 27 days.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

5 stronger-positioned units identified in Sydney.

Balmain East Price History

All units · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Shifting to Sellers Market tightening. Act sooner rather than later.
+5.8%
Asking Prices (3mo)
-2.4%
Rents (12mo)
1.4%
Vacancy
50%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

Unit Asking Prices (12 months)

$1.37M

Unit Weekly Rents (12 months)

$804/wk

Vacancy Rate (24 months)

--- 1.5% tight --- 3.0% loose

Listing Age (12 months)

Fresh (<30d) 30-60d 60-90d 90-180d 180d+

Data for postcode 2041.

Suburb Profile

Balmain East at a Glance

SEIFA Index
10/10
Most advantaged
Household Income
$3,147/wk
Median household
Median Age
43
Years
Mortgage Stress
29%
of income
Population Growth
+0.8%
vs state +1.4%
Ownership Mix
28.4% owned 29.2% mortgage 39.7% renting

Demographic Trends

Balmain East Over Time

Median Household Income (Census)

Population Growth Rate (Census)

Dwelling Composition (Census)

Rental Yield History

Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.

Full Balmain East Analysis

Access the full structural analysis, fair value estimate, bedroom-level pricing, and supply intelligence.

3-Year Structural Outlook Strong
Conviction Level High
Fair Value Gap X.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price $X,XXX,XXX
Gross Yield X.X%
Weekly Rent $XXX
SEIFA Decile X/10
Building Approvals XX dwellings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Balmain East a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Balmain East as HOLD confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Balmain East and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Balmain East?
The current median house price in Balmain East, nsw is $1.60M, with annual growth of +14.8%. Properties sell in approximately 27 days.
How fast do properties sell in Balmain East?
Properties in Balmain East sell in 27 days on average. The market is currently rated Average. This is in line with the broader market.
What is the growth outlook for Balmain East?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Balmain East's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Balmain East?
The gross rental yield for houses in Balmain East is 3.3%. This is in line with the broader market average.

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