Three reasons why Balmain is a great place to raise a family

Are you searching for a family-friendly suburb to raise your children? The Balmain real estate market is the perfect place to begin looking for homes, as there are many amenities in the area to help support you and your growing family.

There are a number of benefits of raising a family in Balmain and other Inner West areas, here are just three of many.

Schools

School is an integral part of every child's development, so it's crucial you look in the options offered in the area and make it a top priority to find the best one possible for your children.

Fortunately, Balmain is home to a wide variety of schools that are sure to cater for any and all children. For example, Balmain Public School offers a diverse education system for younger kids, while the Balmain campus of the Sydney Secondary College provides further academic nourishment.

Parks

Recreational areas are important for children, providing them a fun environment to engage with others their age, get outdoors and be active as part of a healthy lifestyle.

There are many outdoor areas and parks dotted throughout Balmain, such as Gladstone Park, which features a large green space for all sorts of activities. Gladstone Park also boasts a playground and basketball court for specific recreational fun!

Punch Park is a huge open space that features two public tennis courts with covered seating and plenty of shade for hiding away from the sun's harmful UV rays during those sweltering Australian summer days.

Family Events

There are always events happening in and around Balmain. An upcoming event is the Balmain Fun Run, a pre-Christmas event that takes place along the harbour foreshore and through the beautiful, historic Callan Park in Rozelle.

It features four fitness events, including a 10 kilometre race, a five kilometre race, a two kilometre race, and the 100 metre race.

At the end of the day, there will be free family events taking place, including a bouncy castle, pony rides, face painting and a make-you-own-craft area for the creative types out there!