Balgowlah Heights, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Balgowlah Heights NSW is 3,546 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Balgowlah Heights is $1,333 per week ($69,316 per year). Median rent in Balgowlah Heights is $1,320 per week ($5,720 per month). Balgowlah Heights has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Balgowlah Heights has a population density of 2,106 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Balgowlah Heights is England. The most common religion is No religion (41.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balgowlah Heights is $4,878.

There were 10 recorded offences in Balgowlah Heights in 2025-26, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

Population
3,546
Census 2021
Median income
$1,333/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$1,320/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Balgowlah Heights vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Balgowlah Heights is $1,333 a week, 74% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 91st of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $1,320 a week, $935 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 28.2% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 43, the same age as in the typical NSW suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBalgowlah HeightsTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,333/wk$765/wk +74%$766/wk
Household income$4,687/wk$1,704/wk +175%$1,637/wk
Rent$1,320/wk$385/wk +243%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$4,878/mo$1,965/mo +148%$1,733/mo
Median age4343 0 yrs42
Rent share of household income28.2%22.6% +5.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Balgowlah Heights, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Balgowlah Heights Population

3,546 residents at the 2021 Census.

Balgowlah Heights Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,333/wk
$69,316 per year
Ranked 245 of 14,663
Median Rent
$1,320/wk
$5,720 per month
Ranked 6 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$4,878/mo
Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Balgowlah Heights Rent Prices & Affordability

28% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $4,687/wk
Median rent $1,320/wk
Rent to income 28.2%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Balgowlah Heights against your income

About $20,310 a month
Median rent $1,320/wk
Left after rent $3,367/wk
Rent share 28.2%

Balgowlah Heights Schools

25
schools nearby
12
government
1152
avg ICSEA score
10,883
total students
Mosman Church of England Preparatory School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 221 students
1206
ICSEA
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 373 students
1189
ICSEA
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 114 students
1188
ICSEA
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
Seaforth Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 394 students
1165
ICSEA
Farmhouse Montessori School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 37 students
1165
ICSEA
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 330 students
1159
ICSEA
Mosman Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 458 students
1157
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
Stella Maris College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,006 students
1135
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 25 schools.

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

All schools near Balgowlah Heights, with a map

Balgowlah Heights Map

Balgowlah Heights, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Balgowlah Heights, New South Wales: 33.8077°S, 151.2655°E

Balgowlah Heights Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (25)

People in Balgowlah Heights

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (1,719) Female 51.5% (1,826)

Population Density

2,106
people per km²
3,546 people · 1.7 km²

Households

3.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$4,784
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
10.6%
South Africa
2.7%
New Zealand
2.2%
United States of America
1.2%
China
1.0%
Scotland
0.8%
Canada
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
1.9%
Greek
1.5%
German
1.0%
French
0.8%
Italian
0.7%
Cantonese
0.6%
Spanish
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
46.5%
Australian
32.1%
Irish
14.0%
Scottish
13.1%
Chinese
4.2%
German
4.2%
Italian
4.1%
South African
2.8%
Greek
2.5%
Dutch
2.1%
New Zealander
1.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
41.4%
Catholic
24.6%
Anglican
20.0%
Not stated
3.3%
Eastern Orthodox
2.8%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.9%
Uniting Church
1.3%
Christian (other)
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
63.8% 1,717
Separated
0.8% 21
Divorced
4.6% 125
Widowed
3.2% 85
Never married
27.7% 745

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
54.1%
Couple: no children under 15
25.1%
Couple: no children
15.7%
One parent: no children under 15
2.9%
One parent: children under 15
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
10.6%
2 persons
24.2%
3 persons
16.6%
4 persons
32.5%
5 persons
12.0%
6+ persons
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Balgowlah Heights

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,048 occupied private dwellings in Balgowlah Heights at the 2021 Census, 8.4% were rented, 47.7% owned outright and 42.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 11 dwellings
Owned outright
47.7% 500 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
42.9% 450 dwellings
Rented
8.4% 88 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.7% 7 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.7%
2 bedrooms
3.8%
3 bedrooms
24.5%
4 bedrooms
46.9%
5 bedrooms
21.3%
6+ bedrooms
2.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
18.2%
$450-$599/mo
3.2%
$600-$799/mo
1.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
4.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
17.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
31.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.0%
1 vehicle
22.8%
2 vehicles
51.5%
3 vehicles
17.1%
4+ vehicles
6.5%

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

Work, income and education in Balgowlah Heights

Employment

Employed full-time
39.7% 987 people
Employed part-time
21.7% 539 people
Unemployed
2.8% 69 people
Not in labour force
35.8% 889 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
44.4%
Managers
33.8%
Clerical & Administrative
9.1%
Sales Workers
4.4%
Community & Personal Service
4.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
3.1%
Labourers
0.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
0.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
0.3%
$300-$399/wk
1.0%
$400-$499/wk
1.9%
$500-$649/wk
1.5%
$650-$799/wk
1.6%
$800-$999/wk
2.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
2.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.4%
$4,000+/wk
57.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.5%
$1-$149/wk
6.1%
$150-$299/wk
3.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.7%
$400-$499/wk
1.4%
$500-$649/wk
1.8%
$650-$799/wk
4.6%
$800-$999/wk
5.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.7%
$3,500+/wk
25.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
58.5%
Did not go to work
28.1%
Car (passenger)
4.8%
Walked only
3.0%
Bus
1.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.1%
Other
0.9%
Train
0.9%
Bicycle
0.8%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
87.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
8.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
51.6%
Postgraduate Degree
19.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.6%
Certificate III/IV
7.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.2%
Certificate I/II
0.9%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
39.2%
Society & Culture
17.1%
Engineering
9.2%
Health
8.4%
Education
6.1%
Creative Arts
5.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.6%
Architecture & Building
3.9%
Information Technology
3.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
1.6%
Agriculture & Environment
0.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
20.1%
Secondary: Catholic
10.9%
Secondary: Government
10.5%
Pre-school
7.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.4%
Primary: Catholic
7.3%
Vocational Education
3.3%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
95.3%
Has need for assistance
2.3%
Need for assistance not stated
2.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
148
Asthma
106
Arthritis
73
Heart disease
61
Cancer
50
Lung condition
24
Stroke
21
Diabetes
20
Kidney disease
12
Dementia
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.6% 333
Did not provide
87.4% 2,303

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
24.8% 652
Not a volunteer
75.2% 1,981

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 4
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
1.7% 46
Never served
98.0% 2,578

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.8%
1 child
8.4%
2 children
40.6%
3 children
18.0%
4 children
4.7%
5+ children
0.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
44
1961: 1970
93
1971: 1980
65
1981: 1990
126
1991: 2000
183
2001: 2010
309
2011: 2015
113
2016
20
2017
14
2018
22
2019
18
2020
24
2021
6

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

Population Mobility

9.7%
moved in the last year
31.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,125
Moved from NSW
206
Moved: same area (SA2)
61
Moved from overseas
51
Moved from VIC
8

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.2%
5: 14 hours
33.0%
15: 29 hours
16.8%
30+ hours
10.4%
Did not do domestic work
14.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
89.8%
Step family: no other children
7.2%
Blended family: no other children
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Balgowlah Heights Crime Statistics

10 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
5
Other Against Property
3
Sexual Offences
1
Other Against Person
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Balgowlah Heights

The closest suburb to Balgowlah Heights is Clontarf (NSW), 0.8 km away.

Clontarf (NSW)
0.8 km away · income $1,385/wk · rent $1,250/wk
Balgowlah
1.5 km away · income $1,264/wk · rent $640/wk
Fairlight
1.7 km away · income $1,491/wk · rent $720/wk
Manly (NSW)
2.4 km away · income $1,595/wk · rent $725/wk
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2.6 km away · income $1,254/wk · rent $825/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Balgowlah Heights

What is the population of Balgowlah Heights NSW?

The population of Balgowlah Heights NSW is 3,546 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,106 people per km². Balgowlah Heights is ranked #2,117 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Balgowlah Heights?

The median personal income in Balgowlah Heights NSW is $1,333 per week, or $69,316 per year. The median household income is $4,687 per week. Family income is $4,784 per week. Balgowlah Heights is ranked #245 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Balgowlah Heights?

Median rent in Balgowlah Heights NSW is $1,320 per week ($5,720 per month). Rent represents 28.2% of household income, which is considered moderate. Balgowlah Heights ranks #6 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Balgowlah Heights?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balgowlah Heights NSW is $4,878. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Balgowlah Heights?

The median age in Balgowlah Heights NSW is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Balgowlah Heights a good suburb to live in?

Balgowlah Heights is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,546. The median income is $1,333/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.2% 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: 10155. All dollar figures in AUD.