Balgowlah, NSW 2093 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Balgowlah is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2093, home to 8,068 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Northern Beaches local government area and roughly 10 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 8,068
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,681 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,264 /week
- Median family income
- $3,462 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Northern Beaches
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Northern Beaches
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Warringah
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $640 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,250
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus
- Seaforth Public School
- Manly West Public School
- Manly Vale Public School
- Balgowlah Heights Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 62 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 193 bus stops
- Sydney Rd At Wanganella St
- Sydney Rd At Rickard St
- Sydney Rd Before Wanganella St
- Sydney Rd At West St
- Sydney Rd At Maretimo St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 19 cafés
- 23 restaurants
- 40 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 2 libraries
- 7 supermarkets
- 25 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 8.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 91.6% of the 4,463 resolvable premises in Balgowlah. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 1.0%
- Fibre to the Building: 7.4%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 91.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 540 across postcode 2093 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 159 theft, 123 violent offences, 67 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Balgowlah?
Balgowlah (NSW 2093) had 8,068 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Northern Beaches local government area.
What is the median rent in Balgowlah?
The median advertised rent in Balgowlah is $640/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Balgowlah?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Balgowlah covering government sectors. Nearest include: Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus (0.5 km), Seaforth Public School (0.6 km), Manly West Public School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Balgowlah?
Balgowlah is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (91.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Balgowlah?
Across postcode 2093, 540 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (159), violent (123), vehicle theft (67). 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 Balgowlah?
In Balgowlah, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (8.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Balgowlah?
193 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Balgowlah centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 62 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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