Suburbs Balgowlah

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Balgowlah NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Balgowlah, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Balgowlah NSW is 8,068 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Balgowlah is $1,264 per week ($65,728 per year). Median rent in Balgowlah is $640 per week ($2,773 per month). Balgowlah has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Balgowlah has a population density of 4118.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Balgowlah is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balgowlah is $3,250.

There were 60 recorded offences in Balgowlah in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (23 offences).

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📍 Balgowlah, New South Wales — 33.7945°S, 151.2612°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (24)

Balgowlah Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Balgowlah Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,264/wk
$65,728 per year
#318 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$640/wk
$2,773 per month
#157 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$3,250/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Balgowlah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.7% (3,847) Female 52.3% (4,222)

Population Density

4118.4
people per km²
8,068 people · 2.0 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$3,462
Family income/wk

Balgowlah Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Balgowlah Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
51.0% 1,076 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
49.0% 1,035 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Balgowlah Country of Birth

Australia
82.4%
England
12.2%
China
1.0%
Brazil
0.9%
India
0.8%
Canada
0.7%
France
0.7%
Germany
0.7%
Chile
0.3%
Hong Kong
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Balgowlah Religion

No Religion
49.9%
Catholic
24.3%
Anglican
15.2%
Not stated
4.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.0%
Christian (other)
1.7%
Eastern Orthodox
1.4%
Uniting Church
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Balgowlah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
83.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Balgowlah Languages Spoken at Home

Other
22.8%
Spanish
16.4%
French
15.0%
Portuguese
11.0%
Mandarin
11.0%
Italian
9.8%
Greek
7.8%
German
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Balgowlah Employment

💼
Employed full-time
43.6% 2,570 people
⏰
Employed part-time
22.0% 1,296 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.4% 139 people
🏠
Not in labour force
32.0% 1,885 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Balgowlah Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
47.1%
Postgraduate Degree
17.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.6%
Certificate III/IV
11.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.2%
Certificate I/II
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Balgowlah Occupation

Professionals
41.7%
Managers
26.1%
Clerical & Administrative
10.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.0%
Community & Personal Service
6.5%
Sales Workers
5.5%
Labourers
1.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Balgowlah Field of Study

Management & Commerce
33.9%
Society & Culture
16.3%
Health
9.2%
Engineering
8.2%
Creative Arts
7.6%
Education
6.5%
Architecture & Building
5.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.8%
Information Technology
4.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.9%
Agriculture & Environment
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Balgowlah Dwelling Types

Separate house
59.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
34.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Balgowlah Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
1.0%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
0.9%
$400-$499/wk
3.3%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
3.4%
$800-$999/wk
4.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.4%
$4,000+/wk
34.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Balgowlah Marital Status

💍
Married
49.0% 3,155
↔️
Separated
2.5% 162
📋
Divorced
9.4% 606
🕊️
Widowed
3.9% 250
👤
Never married
35.2% 2,269

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Balgowlah Ancestry

English
33.0%
Australian
22.8%
Irish
10.9%
Scottish
9.7%
Other
9.6%
Italian
3.4%
German
2.8%
Chinese
2.2%
Dutch
1.6%
French
1.5%
South African
1.2%
New Zealander
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Balgowlah School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
31.9%
Pre-school
16.0%
Secondary — Government
15.7%
Secondary — Catholic
10.3%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
8.9%
Vocational Education
8.1%
Primary — Catholic
6.3%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Balgowlah Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
2.9% 458
✅
No need for assistance
97.1% 15,204

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Balgowlah Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
19.0% 1,187
—
Not a volunteer
81.0% 5,074

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Balgowlah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
9.4%
$300-$449/mo
2.7%
$450-$599/mo
0.9%
$600-$799/mo
3.1%
$800-$999/mo
4.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
7.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
17.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
19.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
28.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Balgowlah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
52.5%
Did not go to work
26.3%
Bus
6.9%
Walked only
6.2%
Car (passenger)
3.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.4%
Bicycle
1.4%
Truck
0.8%
Other
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Balgowlah Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.7%
1 vehicle
49.8%
2 vehicles
33.5%
3 vehicles
6.3%
4+ vehicles
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Balgowlah Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.9%
2 bedrooms
35.0%
3 bedrooms
36.6%
4 bedrooms
16.2%
5 bedrooms
4.6%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Balgowlah Population Mobility

17.0%
moved in the last year
44.3%
moved in the last 5 years
3.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Balgowlah Indigenous Population

0.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
65
Indigenous residents
15,698
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Balgowlah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
477
Asthma
250
Heart disease
175
Arthritis
155
Diabetes
114
Cancer
113
Lung condition
87
Stroke
60
Kidney disease
42
Dementia
9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Balgowlah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.5%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
3.6%
$300-$399/wk
1.8%
$400-$499/wk
1.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.2%
$650-$799/wk
6.7%
$800-$999/wk
7.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.8%
$3,500+/wk
15.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Balgowlah Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
48.4%
Couple — no children
25.3%
Couple — no children under 15
14.9%
One parent — no children under 15
5.8%
One parent — children under 15
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Balgowlah Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
0.2% 11
🛡️
Current ADF — Reserves
0.1% 4
🏅
Previously served
1.6% 100
👤
Never served
98.2% 6,154

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Balgowlah Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
10.2% 635
—
Did not provide
89.8% 5,608

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Balgowlah Children Ever Born

No children
37.3%
1 child
15.1%
2 children
32.1%
3 children
12.8%
4 children
2.4%
5+ children
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Balgowlah When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
23
1951–1960
71
1961–1970
180
1971–1980
212
1981–1990
267
1991–2000
348
2001–2010
692
2011–2015
401
2016
84
2017
78
2018
81
2019
67
2020
42
2021
13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Balgowlah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.0%
5–14 hours
34.4%
15–29 hours
15.4%
30+ hours
8.3%
Did not do domestic work
18.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Balgowlah Household Size

1 person
24.8%
2 persons
32.8%
3 persons
17.5%
4 persons
17.9%
5 persons
6.0%
6+ persons
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Balgowlah Where Residents Moved From

Same address
6,430
Moved from NSW
911
Moved — same area (SA2)
260
Moved from overseas
96
Moved from QLD
29
Moved from VIC
12
Moved from WA
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Balgowlah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
91.5%
Step family — no other children
7.3%
Blended family — no other children
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Balgowlah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 60 total

Theft
23
Other Against Property
14
Assault
8
Sexual Offences
6
Property Damage
6
Other Against Person
2
Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Balgowlah Schools

24
schools nearby
16
government
1139
avg ICSEA score
11,416
total students
Balgowlah Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 651 students
1177
ICSEA
Queenwood Independent
Combined · K-12 · 816 students
1172
ICSEA
Balgowlah North Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 381 students
1169
ICSEA
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 232 students
1168
ICSEA
Farmhouse Montessori School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 37 students
1165
ICSEA
Seaforth Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 394 students
1165
ICSEA
Middle Harbour Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 423 students
1162
ICSEA
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 330 students
1159
ICSEA
Beauty Point Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 205 students
1154
ICSEA
Manly Village Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 532 students
1151
ICSEA
Manly West Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 761 students
1147
ICSEA
Allambie Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 406 students
1138
ICSEA
Harbord Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 881 students
1137
ICSEA
Stella Maris College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,006 students
1135
ICSEA
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 163 students
1134
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 24 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Balgowlah Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,681/wk
Median Rent $640/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Balgowlah

≈ $11,618/month
Median rent $640/wk
Left after rent $2,041/wk
Rent share 23.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $1,196/wk Rent: $393/wk Save: $247/wk
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Income: $1,148/wk Rent: $420/wk Save: $220/wk
New Lambton Heights
Income: $1,087/wk Rent: $483/wk Save: $157/wk
Newcastle
Income: $1,251/wk Rent: $490/wk Save: $150/wk
Lilyfield
Income: $1,348/wk Rent: $520/wk Save: $120/wk
Leonay
Income: $1,051/wk Rent: $530/wk Save: $110/wk
Royalla
Income: $1,285/wk Rent: $530/wk Save: $110/wk
North Avoca
Income: $1,094/wk Rent: $545/wk Save: $95/wk

Balgowlah vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Mount Austin
Pop: 4,035 Income: $612/wk Rent: $250/wk
Bellambi
Pop: 4,039 Income: $611/wk Rent: $252/wk
Dover Heights
Pop: 4,044 Income: $1,404/wk Rent: $798/wk
Fern Bay
Pop: 4,046 Income: $735/wk Rent: $510/wk
Stockton (NSW)
Pop: 4,046 Income: $753/wk Rent: $370/wk
Rosehill (NSW)
Pop: 4,047 Income: $899/wk Rent: $390/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Balgowlah

What is the population of Balgowlah NSW?

The population of Balgowlah NSW is 8,068 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4118.4 people per km².Balgowlah is ranked #877 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Balgowlah?

The median personal income in Balgowlah NSW is $1,264 per week, or $65,728 per year.The median household income is $2,681 per week.Family income is $3,462 per week.Balgowlah is ranked #318 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Balgowlah?

Median rent in Balgowlah NSW is $640 per week ($2,773 per month).Rent represents 23.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Balgowlah ranks #157 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Balgowlah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balgowlah NSW is $3,250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Balgowlah?

The median age in Balgowlah NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Balgowlah a good suburb to live in?

Balgowlah is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 8,068.The median income is $1,264/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10154. All dollar figures in AUD.