Balmain — Houses

NEUTRAL
NSW 2041 House Rank #103 of 433 in Sydney
$2.62M
Median House Price · recent comparable sales
DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
NEUTRAL
DEMAND
105 buyers/listing
Strong
LIQUIDITY
23d DOM
Strong
AFFORDABILITY
10.1% vs 5yr
Neutral
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Average
Neutral
YIELD
2.6%
Weak
SUPPLY PRESSURE
1.2% vacancy
Strong
#103/433 Average Structure 47 $2.62M

Atlaso rates Balmain houses as HOLD. Average growth outlook. Vacancy remains tight at 1.17%, but prices declined 7.7% over the past year. Better houses options may be available in Sydney.

At $2.62M, Balmain ranks #103 of 433 houses in Sydney. The long-term structural outlook is Average. Buyer demand is strong with 105 buyers per listing.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

5 stronger-positioned houses identified in Sydney.

Balmain Price History

All houses · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Shifting to Sellers Market tightening. Act sooner rather than later.
+12.0%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+2.0%
Rents (12mo)
1.4%
Vacancy
50%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

House Asking Prices (12 months)

$3.04M

House Weekly Rents (12 months)

$1,480/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 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 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 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 a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Balmain 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 and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Balmain?
The current median house price in Balmain, nsw is $2.62M, with annual growth of +8.9%. Properties sell in approximately 23 days.
How fast do properties sell in Balmain?
Properties in Balmain sell in 23 days on average. The market is currently rated Average. This is faster than the national average, indicating strong buyer demand.
What is the growth outlook for Balmain?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Balmain'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?
The gross rental yield for houses in Balmain is 2.6%. This is in line with the broader market average.

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