Balaclava, NSW 2575 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Balaclava is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2575, home to 574 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wingecarribee local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 92 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 574
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,023 /week
- Median personal income
- $840 /week
- Median family income
- $2,135 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wingecarribee
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $500 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Tangara School
- Highlands School
- Mittagong Public School
- Colo Vale Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 35 bus stops
- Beresford St At Balaclava St
- Beresford St Before Cascabel Cl
- Crimea St Before Beresford St
- Crimea St After Beresford St
- Isedale Rd Before Kamilaroi Cres
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 10 parks and reserves
- 8 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 41.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 68.8% of the 285 resolvable premises in Balaclava. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 31.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 68.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 597 across postcode 2575 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 15% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 152 violent offences, 122 theft, 91 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Balaclava?
Balaclava (NSW 2575) had 574 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Wingecarribee local government area.
What is the median rent in Balaclava?
The median advertised rent in Balaclava is $500/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Balaclava?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Balaclava covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tangara School (1.6 km), Highlands School (1.6 km), Mittagong Public School (3.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Balaclava?
Balaclava is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (68.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Balaclava?
Across postcode 2575, 597 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (152), theft (122), property damage (91). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Balaclava?
In Balaclava, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (41.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Balaclava?
35 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Balaclava centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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