2041 NSW · Inner West — 2021 NSW · Sydney
| BalmainView profile → | PaddingtonView profile → | |
|---|---|---|
| Postcode | 2041 | 2021 |
| LGA | Inner West | Sydney |
| Area | 1.538 km² | 1.627 km² |
| Elevation | 36m | 53m |
| Federal Electorate | Sydney | Wentworth |
| State Electorate | Balmain | Sydney |
A peninsula of heritage charm where working-class history meets harbourside sophistication. Darling Street's pubs, cafes, and weekend markets create a distinctive village atmosphere.
A stunning showcase of Victorian terrace architecture, with Oxford Street's boutiques and galleries at its doorstep. The Saturday markets and village atmosphere create an unmistakably charming inner-city lifestyle.
| Balmain | Paddington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,454 | 12,701 |
| Median Age | 42 | 38 |
| Male | 5,043 (48.2%) | 6,120 (48.2%) |
| Female | 5,405 (51.7%) | 6,584 (51.8%) |
| Avg Household Size | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| Persons per Bedroom | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Population Density | 6,797/km² | 7,806/km² |
| Balmain | Paddington | |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Income (weekly) | $1,577 | $1,698 |
| Personal Income (annual) | $82,004 | $88,296 |
| Family Income (weekly) | $4,562 | $4,686 |
| Household Income (weekly) | $3,039 | $3,131 |
| Median Mortgage (monthly) | $3,986 | $4,000 |
| Median Rent (weekly) | $625 | $650 |
| Balmain | Paddington | |
|---|---|---|
| No Religion | 52.6% | 50.4% |
| Christianity | 38.2% | 38.2% |
| Buddhism | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Judaism | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Hinduism | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Islam | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikhism | — | 0.0% |
| Balmain | Paddington | |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4,266 (40.8%) | 5,141 (40.5%) |
| Australian | 2,889 (27.6%) | 3,397 (26.7%) |
| Irish | 1,908 (18.3%) | 2,134 (16.8%) |
| Scottish | 1,359 (13.0%) | 1,626 (12.8%) |
| Italian | 494 (4.7%) | 624 (4.9%) |
| Chinese | 451 (4.3%) | 461 (3.6%) |
| German | 403 (3.9%) | 586 (4.6%) |
| Greek | 208 (2.0%) | 390 (3.1%) |
| Dutch | 178 (1.7%) | 172 (1.4%) |
| Indian | 166 (1.6%) | 161 (1.3%) |
| French | 123 (1.2%) | 258 (2.0%) |
| Polish | 95 (0.9%) | 217 (1.7%) |
| Balmain | Paddington | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in Australia | 6,778 (64.8%) | 8,302 (65.4%) |
| Born overseas | 3,259 (31.2%) | 3,903 (30.7%) |
| Balmain | Paddington | |
|---|---|---|
| England | 949 | 1,012 |
| New Zealand | 292 | 444 |
| United States | 174 | 264 |
| Ireland | 140 | 104 |
| China | 130 | 74 |
| Scotland | 107 | 76 |
| South Africa | 100 | 158 |
| Italy | 81 | 77 |
| India | 68 | — |
| Germany | 66 | 83 |
| France | 54 | 114 |
| Hong Kong | — | 80 |
| Balmain | Paddington | |
|---|---|---|
| Both parents born in AU | 4,210 | 5,245 |
| Both parents born overseas | 4,052 | 4,563 |
| Mixed (one AU, one overseas) | 1,765 | 2,270 |
| Metric | Balmain | Paddington | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigger population | 10,454 | 12,701 | Paddington |
| Higher income | 1,577 | 1,698 | Paddington |
| Lower rent | 625 | 650 | Balmain |
| Lower mortgage | 3,986 | 4,000 | Balmain |
| Younger median age | 42 | 38 | Paddington |
| More land area | 1.538 | 1.627 | Paddington |