BALGOWLAH
BALGOWLAH Property Overview
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Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus
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About BALGOWLAH
Balgowlah is located in Northern Sydney, approximately 14.5km from CBD, about 51 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 8,068 with a density of 4118 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $3,705,000, above Sydney average; unit median $1,226,000, above Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus has 195 Distinguished Achievers.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 3483 per 100,000, 0.52x the NSW average, a very safe area.
Demographics: English comprises 44.31%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (30.55%) and Irish (14.68%).
Transport: No train station coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Balgowlah has a house median of $3,705,000 and unit median of $1,226,000. Property prices are significantly above Sydney median, a premium residential area.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Balgowlah has a crime rate of 3483 per 100,000, which is 0.52x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Government schools: Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus, 2024 HSC results: 195 Distinguished Achievers, 5 All Rounders, 3 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course, AU Guide Score 80.7. Catholic schools: St Paul's Catholic College Manly, 2024 HSC results: 51 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 64.9 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Stella Maris College, 2024 HSC results: 114 Distinguished Achievers, 1 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course, AU Guide Score 66.0 (neighbouring suburb).
According to ABS 2021 Census, Balgowlah has a population of 8,068, with Chinese comprising 3.00%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: English (44.31%), Aust (30.55%), Irish (14.68%), Scottish (13.00%), Italian (4.52%).
Balgowlah is approximately 14.5km from Sydney CBD, about 28 minutes by car or 51 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.