Balmain vs Leichhardt, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Balmain | Leichhardt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.0/100 | 69.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 8.6/100 | 15.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 62.7 / 1k | 55.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 51 | 98 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 274 | 301 |
| Planning activity | 82 | 57 |
| Population | 10,454 | 15,158 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBalmain
- Best for best valueLeichhardt
- Best for best schoolsLeichhardt
Comparison summary
Balmain and Leichhardt (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Leichhardt (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Leichhardt (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Leichhardt (NSW); Crime rate favours Leichhardt (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Balmain, Best value → Leichhardt (NSW), Best schools → Leichhardt (NSW).