Balmain — Units

NEUTRAL
NSW 2041 Unit Rank #213 of 257 in Sydney
$1.40M
Median Unit Price · recent comparable sales
DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
NEUTRAL
DEMAND
105 buyers/listing
Strong
LIQUIDITY
25d DOM
Strong
AFFORDABILITY
-19.4% vs 5yr
Strong
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Average
Neutral
YIELD
3.5%
Neutral
SUPPLY PRESSURE
1.2% vacancy
Strong
#213/257 Average Structure 44 $1.40M

Atlaso rates Balmain units as HOLD. Average growth outlook. Vacancy remains tight at 1.17%, but prices declined 12.8% over the past year. Better units options may be available in Sydney.

At $1.40M, Balmain ranks #213 of 257 units 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 units identified in Sydney.

Balmain 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 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 $1.40M, with annual growth of +19.1%. Properties sell in approximately 25 days.
How fast do properties sell in Balmain?
Properties in Balmain sell in 25 days on average. The market is currently rated Average. This is in line with the broader market.
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 3.5%. This is in line with the broader market average.

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