4 Valley Street
Balmain, NSW 2041

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- schools in Balmain
- 4
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Area figures
- residents (ABS, June 2024)
- 190,939
- children aged 0–14
- 25,481
- schools
- 61
- parks & libraries
- 67
- kids’ activity providers listed
- 103
Most-listed activities: Tennis, Adventure & Camping, Soccer
Population figures: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Parks, playgrounds & public spaces
Giba Park
Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont, New South Wales, 2009
1.2 km straight-line distance
Natural shade and off-leash dog area. Toilets are at adjacent Pirrama Park.
Photo source: City of Sydney · Park information · Source checked 15 Oct 2026
Tumbalong Park
Sydney, New South Wales, 2000
2.8 km straight-line distance
Open lawn and event space. Public toilets include accessible facilities.
Photo source: Darling Harbour / Place Management NSW · Source checked 15 Oct 2026
Town Hall Library
Kent St, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000
2.9 km straight-line distance
A self-service library for collecting reservations and returning loans, with wifi and computers.
Photo source: City of Sydney · Source checked 15 Oct 2026
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Kids' Activities per Child: Australia's Best- and Thinnest-Covered Council Areas (2026)
Across Australia's big council areas, the AroundSchools directory lists a median of about 10 kids' activity providers for every 10,000 children — but in Melbourne's Wyndham it is 3.9, and in the City…
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Property Details
217 m²
House
RESIDENTIAL
Upcoming Events Nearby
Thu, 22 Oct · Lane Cove
50 Years of Delvena Refuge
Tue, 13 Oct · Dulwich Hill
Storytime at ETC Library - Weekly Tuesdays from Oct 13 until Dec 15
Ages 3–5
Mon, 16 Mar · Willoughby
Pottery class - Silky Shapes Studio | 17-Mar to 19-Dec-2026 🫙
Ages 10–85
Thu, 26 Nov · Burwood
FREE Kids STEAM Club (9 to 12 year olds) - Burwood Council | Monthly Activity till November
Ages 9–12
Sun, 1 Nov · Kogarah
Kogarah Christmas Carol
Fri, 20 Nov · Kogarah
Healthy and Active Families
Ages 6+
What's Nearby
Fun French classes for babies, toddlers and primary school children in Rozelle!
608 Darling St, Rozelle
Bonjour Ecoliers (Rozelle)
608 Darling St, , Rozelle
Bonjour Babies (Rozelle Public School NSW)
663 Darling St, Rozelle
Kids French Club in Rozelle
663 Darling Street, Rozelle
Bonjour Babies (Nicholson St Public School NSW)
23 Nicholson St, Balmain East
Kids French Club in Balmain East
23 Nicholson Street, Balmain East
Beautiful Minds Australia
Barangaroo Avenue, Sydney
Primary School Kids French Club in Ultimo
47/53 Jones Street, Ultimo
Professor Pop
., Sydney
Nearby Schools

Balmain Public School
Balmain Public School, BALMAIN NSW 2041

Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School
2 Eaton Street, Balmain NSW 2041 Australia

Inner Sydney Montessori School
44 Smith Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 Australia

Birchgrove Public School
Birchgrove Rd, Balmain NSW 2041

Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus
Terry St, Rozelle NSW 2039

Rozelle Public School
Darling St, Rozelle NSW 2039
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Balmain, NSW 2041
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Modern private town home in prized Balmain Village location
Description: Positioned in a prized location, this near new townhome is set over two levels providing enviable low maintenance living, light-filled interiors, premium finishes and timber floors throughout. A small strata complex of 3, with a desirable northern aspect. Sought-after location to CBD transport at your doorstep, local schools, parks, restaurants, cafes and shopping all within close walking distance. Features: - Open plan living/dining and kitchen area on the entry level. - Gourmet style kitchen including walk in pantry, Miele appliances + gas cooking & dishwasher. - An additional toilet, under stair storage and separate internal laundry. - Upstairs includes 3 bedrooms with built-ins, main bedroom with ensuite & balcony. - Chic bathroom with large walk-in shower and floor to ceiling tiles. Additional features include: - Polished floorboards throughout - Ducted Air-Conditioning - Gas Bayonet, LED lighting - Rental value $1100 per week - Sqm on title: 120 sqm (approx.) - Council Rates: $390 p/qtr (approx.) - Strata Rates: $1232 p/qtr (approx) - Water Rates: $172 p/qtr (approx.) Strata Report available here https://www.eyeon.com.au/existing-inspection/Balmain/2041/NSW/2~427A_Darling_Street/48289/40800
Agent: Harris Partners Real Estate - info@harrispartners.com.au - 02 9818 2133
Balmain, NSW 2041
Land Size: 283 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Freestanding Balmain Home with Endless Potential
Description: Offered for the first time in decades, this freestanding home in the heart of Balmain presents an outstanding opportunity to renovate or rebuild (STCA) in a tightly held, highly sought-after location. Set on just over 280sqm, it features a double garage, gas connections, and solid foundations-providing an ideal canvas for a modern transformation. Perfectly positioned within walking distance of Balmain Village, Darling Street cafés, and scenic harbourside parks, this property combines lifestyle appeal with endless potential. - Three bedroom freestanding home on 280sqm+ block - Original interiors offering exceptional renovation potential - Double lock-up garage at the front of the property - Gas connected, ready for contemporary upgrades - Short stroll to Balmain shops, cafés, and dining - Walk to Elkington Park, Birchgrove Oval, and city transport links
Agent: Jack Hughes - jack.hughes@raywhite.com
Agent: Abby Waddington - abby.waddington@raywhite.com
Balmain, NSW 2041
Land Size: 137 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Live In Light & Architect Refined Design
Description: Located centrally in a street friendly pocket of Balmain connecting to all the Peninsula has to offer. A striking architectural design has created this dual level 'presence' on land oriented towards the morning sun, allowing the open plan living and dining area to ooze into the sunny outdoors. The use of feature steel and patterned brick walls and 'see through' timber & steel staircase grounds the home in a display of substance, light and functional formation. Construction was completed approximately 7 years ago with a street presentation to suit the character of the area and create a home without the ageing process found in homes built in the 1880 -1905 building boom period of Balmain's history. Carefully created from the ground up, natural light, the appeal of polished concrete and natural brick finishes combine with soaring ceilings and quality inclusions to create a private, homely and relaxing lifestyle. An easily maintained private, rear garden and paved area sits adjacent the living heart of the home framed by sliding glass doors. Master bedroom, generous built-in-robe, spacious en-suite (frameless shower). Built-ins in each bedroom, laminated timber floors, cathedral ceilings. Roomy kitchen with excellent drawer (self -closing) storage. Abundant bench top space for prepping and casual island seating. Appliances; Euromaid 90cm electric oven with gas cooktop, Smeg S/Steel Dishwasher. Large fridge space. Provision for underfloor heating. Dog Friendly Punch Park is nearby. So too, City buses and handy to coffee collection, eateries and 'The Balmain' and 'Bald Rock' pubs being part of the Balmain & Rozelle Heritage Pub Tour just 'around the corners'. White Bay Steelworks' occupied by Breweries and Distilleries and the White Bay Power Station Arts, Culture & Events Venue just down the street. The Metro Station at White Bay is under construction and Darling Street and the Village is about an 8 minute walk. 3 Bedrooms Built-ins En-suite Main bathroom Internal laundry Solar Hot Water Water Rates: $250.00 per quarter approx. Council Rates: $385.00 per quarter approx.
Agent: Matt Cooper - coopersagency-sales@mail.inspectrealestate.com.au - (02) 9555 7777
Agent: Paul Cooper - coopersagency-sales@mail.inspectrealestate.com.au - (02) 9555 7777
Rozelle, NSW 2039
Land Size: 95 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Timeless charm and untapped potential in a classic terrace
Description: Offered for the first time in 26 years, this single level sandstock brick terrace is one of five in a row of historic homes significant as typical of the area's 'working-class' residential development in the late-19th century. The home is superbly maintained, refreshed throughout and blends original details with tasteful updates for a warm character finish. Highlighted by two living areas, a sizeable bedroom and an updated kitchen, it also presents an opportunity to modify and/or further develop to create one or even two additional bedrooms (STCA). Metres to local icons including the Bald Rock Hotel, Little Marionette Coffee Roasters and Dawn Patisserie, and less than 500m from the forthcoming Metro at White Bay, the home merges its rich past with future scope in an exciting growth corridor at the gateway to the city. - High timber-clad ceilings and reclaimed spotted gum floors - Traditional sitting room with open fireplace and gas bayonet - Open living-dining, modern gas kitchen, quality appliances - Large bedroom features a bank of full length built-in robes - Bathroom/laundry with ceramic tiles and antique windows - Private courtyard at rear not overlooked by any neighbours - 300m to wharf/city buses and 900m from Darling St village
Agent: Monique Dower - monique.dower@belleproperty.com - 02 9555 1565
Agent: Susie Taylor - susie.taylor@belleproperty.com - 02 9555 1565
Balmain, NSW 2041
Land Size: 139 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: A Charming Peninsula Cottage with Rear-Lane Access, just metres from Village Shops
Description: Behind its charming facade, this charming cottage reveals light-filled, spacious interiors with rear lane access, all tucked away in a peaceful pocket, yet seconds from the action. With tremendous value add potential on one of Balmain's best streets, 47 Harris Street, Balmain blends character and quirky, without sacrificing convenience. Set metres from Darling Street and bustling village shops, cafes, wine bars, pubs, Woolworths Metro, and just a short walk to local schools, buses on Victoria Road, The Bay Run, Rozelle Parklands, and Rozelle Bay Light Rail, plus the upcoming Bays Precinct Metro. This property offers both lifestyle and long-term value. PROPERTY FEATURES: - Two bedroom house with a north facing sun-filled backyard with rear lane access - Spacious open plan living and dining with skylights throughout, featuring A/C - Two generously sized bedrooms, second bedroom features built-in robe and A/C - Rear lane access from Harris Lane, potential to add off-street parking (STCA) - Practical kitchen with wrap around benchtops - Combined bathroom and laundry - Short stroll to bus transport, The Sackville & Dicks Hotel, local cafes and eateries, Woolworths Metro, and the popular Bay Run CONTRACT, BUILDING & PEST INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE ON REQUEST Balmain Realty "Real Estate Solutions for the Balmain Peninsula & Inner West" Every precaution has been taken to establish accuracy of the above information but does not constitute any representation by the vendor or agent.
Agent: Scott Robertson - scott@balmainrealty.com - 02 9818 8888
Agent: Nick Van Venrooy - nick@balmainrealty.com - (02) 9818 8888
Balmain, NSW 2041
Land Size: 234 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Live in light and style and not be squeezed for space
Description: Located on an exceptionally wide, attractive, tree-lined street in a pocket of Balmain which connects to all the Peninsula has to offer. Punch (Pooch) Park is nearby, so too, City buses and handy to coffee collection, eateries and pubs and Darling Street. Painstakingly restored 'from the ground up & top down', retaining the essence of the original character with a reinvented light-filled, functional addition making an enviable place to call home. Natural light, the warmth and appeal of polished floorboards and polished concrete and natural brick finishes combine with high ceilings and quality inclusions to create a private, homely and relaxing lifestyle. An easily maintained private, north-oriented garden and paved area sits adjacent the living heart of the home framed by sliding glass doors and windows gifting northern sun and bringing in the outdoors. Magnificently sized master bedroom, high (3.3m) ornate ceiling, generous built-in-robes, spacious en-suite (frameless shower). Built-ins in each queen-size bedroom, spacious main bathroom; double vanity, marble tiled walls, a deep, freestanding claw foot bath and an over-sized walk-in frameless shower. Large open plan living-dining and kitchen (8.5m x 5m) with as much light as you want - roof installed auto-controlled skylight louvres. Abundance of benchtop area in kitchen with excellent overhead cupboard and drawer (self -closing) storage. Smeg appliances; 90cm electric oven with gas cooktop, S/Steel Dishwasher. Large fridge space (1255mm). Internal laundry. Instantaneous Gas hot water. Provision made for in-concrete floor heating - unconnected at present. Qualifies for one council parking permit. Contemplate potential of second storey additions (STCA).
Agent: Paul Cooper - coopersagency-sales@mail.inspectrealestate.com.au - (02) 9555 7777
Agent: Matt Cooper - coopersagency-sales@mail.inspectrealestate.com.au - (02) 9555 7777
Rozelle, NSW 2039
Land Size: 164 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Unique & desirable Balmain Peninsula freestanding home
Description: This wide double fronted cottage is architecturally designed and is positioned in a quiet enclave. Ideal for young families and down-sizers alike with the accomodation being on one level with easy access throughout. Bright garden with laneway access to side. Features: - Three good sized bedrooms, main with built-ins - Open plan, spacious living/dining room, with seamless flow to private garden courtyard - Gourmet gas kitchen with island and stone bench-tops, dishwasher, mirrored splashbacks - Modern bathroom with luxury vanity & skylight - Polished Crows Ash floorboards throughout, bright interiors and ceiling fans - Large, separate laundry room with direct access to outdoors - Superbly positioned with easy access to local schools, parks and CBD transport (+ future ferry terminal & proposed Metro West Light Rail). - Walk to the village shops, cafes and city buses/ferries. A highly sought, rarely offered property set in prized village position. Council Rates:$425 p/q Water rates:$195 p/q Land size 164sqm. Building and Pest Report available here https://www.beforeyoubuy.com.au/reports/9-moore-street-rozelle-nsw-2039/building-pest?utm_medium=link-letter&utm_source=ofi
Agent: Peter O'Malley - peter@harrispartners.com.au - 02 9818 2133
Agent: Simon Coates - simon@harrispartners.com.au - 02 9818 2133
Balmain, NSW 2041
Land Size: 316 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Quintessential Balmain living on a sun-blessed 316sqm
Description: Built c1890 and set on one of the village's most coveted streets, this double-fronted weatherboard cottage delivers an exceptional sense of peace and privacy tucked away behind the buzz of Darling Street. With a gorgeous parterre foregarden making a welcoming first impression, the two-storey home opens to an idyllic north-facing backyard wrapped in greenery offering a perfect setting for families to relax, play and entertain in the sunshine. A pavilion-style redesign honours the integrity of the original home while creating a warm, contemporary family retreat with four bedrooms, well-defined living and dining zones and the rare advantage of rear access via Little Darling Street to double garaging. Original period features provide a gracious connection to the past, complemented by an entertainer's kitchen and two stylish bathrooms for effortless everyday comfort. Footsteps to Balmain's social scene and everything from cafes and bistros to beer gardens and yoga studios, the freestanding home rests on a sun-blessed 316sqm approx, almost double the average block size in Balmain, making this an outstanding opportunity to secure one of the best. - A reimagined freestanding double-fronted 1890s cottage - Timeless charm meets contemporary comfort over 2 levels - Spacious layout, 4 double bedrooms with tranquil outlooks - King-sized master with ensuite and a north-facing balcony - Granite island kitchen overlooking a Japanese courtyard - European appliances, gas cooktop, filtered water, reverse air - Dining room with a feature fireplace, original timber floors - Stylish living with bi-folds to a travertine terrace with awning - Lush private north-facing garden with a sunny level lawn - Greenery all around, ancient Frangipani tree as centrepiece - 2 large bathrooms, limestone ensuite with a Kaldewei bath - Double garage via Little Darling St, 250m to Balmain Town Hall - 300m to Woolworths, easy access to the city and harbourfront
Agent: Matthew Hayson - matth@ch.com.au - 02 9818 3844
Agent: Rita Lopresti - rita@ch.com.au - 02 9818 3844
Agent: Rosemary Chen - rosemary@ch.com.au - 9556 8122
Balmain, NSW 2041
Land Size: 108 m²
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Matt Cooper & The Team - A resort lifestyle in the prized "Dockside" development
Description: Promising lifestyle excellence in the quality built 'Dockside' complex, this wonderfully spacious apartment provides an idyllic harbourside sanctuary of contemporary comfort and ease of living. Cleverly designed and bathed in natural light, it features generous open plan lounge/dining extending to an entertainer's balcony overlooking the lush greenery. There is a streamlined kitchen with quality stainless steel gas appliances, while accommodation comprises two well-scaled bedrooms and the master features an ensuite. In addition, attached is a 'rare' lock up garage. Resort-style facilities includes 25m outdoor heated swimming pool and barbecue area amid beautifully landscaped gardens. It is placed a stroll to Darling Street's shops, cafes and public transport. Includes imbedded super-fast internet service (100mbs download & 100mbs upload & soon to be double - 200/200mbs).
Agent: Matt Cooper - coopersagency-sales@mail.inspectrealestate.com.au - (02) 9555 7777
Agent: Paul Cooper - coopersagency-sales@mail.inspectrealestate.com.au - (02) 9555 7777























