Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth, NSW 2580
Close to everything Sydney offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Inner-city living
- $697/wk Median
- 21.0% Renters
Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 20.7k
- Median age
- 42
- Median weekly rent
- $697
- To the CBD
- 9km
- Walkability
- 9.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 10
ABS 2021 Census
Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give the area a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Renters land in Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth for the balance it strikes — close enough to Sydney's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 21.0% of the suburb's 20,732 residents rent.
Around Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth
Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth Green
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth Central
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth
Real questions renters ask before moving to Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth.
What's the community like in Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth?
Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 20,732, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth has a 21.0% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How far is Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth from the Sydney CBD?
Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth is approximately 9km from the Sydney CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth walkable?
Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth carries a walkability score of 9.4/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
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