Balmain, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Balmain, in the Inner West Council local government area.
| Locality | Balmain |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Inner West Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.85833 |
| Longitude | 151.18102 |
| Population | 10,305 |
| Density | 6648.4 /km² |
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 2041 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 3 km west-northwest |
Balmain is a locality in the Inner West Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 10,305. The locality covers an area of 1.6 km², giving a population density of about 6648.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 3 km west-northwest of Sydney. Balmain is located at 33.8583°S, 151.1810°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2041.
Balmain, a peninsula reaching out into the shimmering waters of Sydney Harbour, wears its sandstone heritage with a quiet dignity. It lies 2.9 km west-north-west of Sydney, NSW (from Sydney, NSW: bearing 292°T), and is situated 14.2 km east of Auburn. Its streets, a delightful tangle of steep inclines and gentle dips, are lined with Victorian terraces painted in a cheerful palette of heritage colours, their iron lacework balconies catching the afternoon sun. The air here often carries the faint, briny tang of the harbour, mingling with the scent of flowering jacarandas and the distant hum of ferry engines. From its elevated vantage points, Balmain offers sweeping panoramas of the city skyline, a constant reminder of its proximity to the urban heart, yet it possesses a distinct, almost village-like character, where neighbours nod on the footpath and the local pub remains a true social centre.
This land, once home to Indigenous Australians, was later shaped by the rough-and-tumble spirit of shipbuilding and maritime trades, a legacy still palpable in its dockside architecture and the salty tales whispered in its pubs. For generations, Balmain was the engine room of Sydney's maritime industry, its shipyards echoing with the clang of hammers and the shouts of sailors. While those days of heavy industry have largely receded, the local economy now thrives on a blend of boutique retail, burgeoning hospitality, and the steady flow of commuters who catch ferries from its historic wharves. The annual Balmain Festival, a vibrant celebration of local talent and community spirit, stands as a testament to the enduring character of this harbour-side suburb.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Balmain, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Balmain, in the Inner West Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Balmain includes the postcode (2041), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Inner West Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Balmain is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |