Balmain East

History

The area now known as Balmain East was part of a 550 acre (2.2 km2) grant to colonial surgeon Dr. William Balmain (1762–1803) made in 1800 by Governor John Hunter. Balmain was first settled in 1836 and by 1861 had been divided into the well populated eastern areas of Balmain and the sparsely populated western area, extending to the gates of Callan Park.

The small peninsula that jutted out from the main Balmain Peninsula, along which the main artery road Darling Street ran, was known to locals for decades as "East Balmain" and generally encompassed the area east of Hart St and Balmain Bowling Club. This dividing boundary was originally a natural swamp that was reclaimed early the early 19th century. Whilst the area was almost always referred to as East Balmain by locals, it was still generally regarded as just a name for the eastern peninsula of the suburb, in a similar way in that Birchgrove was the name given to the area of Balmain that encompassed Snails Bay (refer to the history of Birchgrove for more details on its name).

Transport

Balmain East ferry wharf provides access to the Inner Harbour ferry services, with ferry services to Circular Quay and Darling Harbour. A bus service from Balmain East runs to Balmain and Rozelle.

 

Schools & Transport in Balmain East

Nicholson St Primary School
Primary School
K-6
SSC Balmain
Co-Ed High School
7-10
SSC Blackwattle Bay
Co-Ed High School
11-12
Only intake zones which intersect with the official locality boundary of Balmain East are listed. Zones may only partially cover the suburb. Source: School intake zones for NSW government schools
Bus Services
City QVB to Balmain East Wharf (Loop Service)
Transit Systems
442
Only routes with a boarding point within the official locality boundaries are listed. Source: TfNSW Timetables
33/9 Nicholson Street Balmain East
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Sold Confidential
8 Duke Street Balmain East
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Sold $1,545,500
38 Nicholson Street Balmain East
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Sold Confidential
Nicholson Street Public School
Public Primary
K-6

Properties in Balmain East

3/24A Pearson Street, Balmain East Leased by Coopers Agency
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5/22 Paul Street, Balmain East Leased by Coopers Agency
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Balmain East5/22 Paul Street
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11 Paul Street, Balmain East Leased by Coopers Agency
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Balmain East11 Paul Street
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24/2 Pearson Street, Balmain East Leased by Coopers Agency
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1/7 Weston Street, Balmain East Leased by Coopers Agency
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Balmain East1/7 Weston Street
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3/24A Pearson Street, Balmain East Leased by Coopers Agency
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1/16 Hosking Street, Balmain East Leased by Coopers Agency
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1/2C Waite Ave, Balmain East Leased by Coopers Agency
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Balmain East1/2C Waite Ave
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1/20 Datchett Street, Balmain East Leased by Coopers Agency
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15/2 Pearson Street, Balmain East Leased by Coopers Agency
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18 Datchett Sreet, Balmain East Leased by Coopers Agency
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Balmain East18 Datchett Sreet
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Level 8/9 Nicholson Street, Balmain East Leased by Coopers Agency
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C202/23 Colgate Avenue, Balmain East Leased by Coopers Agency
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1/17 Johnston Street, Balmain East Leased by Coopers Agency
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9 Adolphus Street, Balmain East Leased by Coopers Agency
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Balmain East9 Adolphus Street
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7/13 Campbell Street, Balmain East Leased by Coopers Agency
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2/22 Paul Street, Balmain East Leased by Coopers Agency
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Balmain East2/22 Paul Street
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1/58a Darling Street, Balmain East Leased by Coopers Agency
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16/2 Pearson Street, Balmain East Leased by Coopers Agency
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1/15 Johnston Street, Balmain East Leased by Coopers Agency
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Land 64m²
1/17 Johnston Street, Balmain East Leased by Coopers Agency
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33/9 Nicholson Street, Balmain East Leased by Coopers Agency
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202/22 Colgate Avenue, Balmain East Leased by Coopers Agency
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