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Located just a few kilometres from the heart of Australia’s biggest city, Balmain is an inner city suburb that caters to those who enjoy the urban lifestyle that Sydney offers. The history of the suburb is in its buildings with many listed on the Register of National Estate, such as the Exchange Hotel which was built in 1885 and the Campbell Street Presbyterian church which was constructed in 1878. The architecture adds to the rich and vibrant atmosphere that makes up the suburb.The hotel scenery of Balmain is particularly charming because of its heritage with the London Hotel, The Balmain, Dry Dock Hotel and many more, all possessing unique characteristics from a previous area.

Balmain is mostly served by ferries and buses with everything within a stone’s throw. Due to Balmain’s high density living, much of the streets have 40kph speed limits catering the high volume of traffic and pedestrians. The suburb’s location means that locals are able to take advantage of the city’s extensive road network such as the City West Link, the Anzac Bridge and the Great Western Highway. The suburb is also known for its numerous boutique shops and high quality restaurants which line places like Darling Street.

Gladstone Park is at the centre of Balmain and provides locals the opportunity to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air with the recreational area adjacent to the public school which has been open since the 1800s. In terms of sport, Balmain is a strong National Rugby League base and home to the West Tigers side which is an amalgam of the Balmain Tigers and the Western Magpies. If you are interested in becoming a part of this vibrant community, talk to the dedicated team at Ray White Balmain and see how they can facilitate your property needs.