Annandale vs Balmain East, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Annandale | Balmain East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.2/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 11.6/100 | 5.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.0 / 1k | 62.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 12 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 234 | 95 |
| Planning activity | 75 | 12 |
| Population | 9,487 | 1,900 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBalmain East
- Best for investmentBalmain East
- Best for best valueAnnandale
- Best for best schoolsAnnandale
Comparison summary
Annandale (NSW) and Balmain East offer different strengths across official suburb data. Annandale (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Annandale (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Annandale (NSW); Crime rate favours Annandale (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Balmain East, Investment → Balmain East, Best value → Annandale (NSW), Best schools → Annandale (NSW).