Living in Balmain - step into cafe lifestyle

There are few places in Sydney where you can be a hop, skip and a jump away from the CBD, but still enjoy a relaxed atmosphere complemented by gorgeous water views and an easy cafe lifestyle. One of those places is Balmain.

Real estate in Sydney's inner west is not only desirable for the short ten minute ferry commute to town, but also for the vibrant and artsy culture that has developed over the years.

Experience Sydney's best lifestyle

Those living in Balmain, whether in owner-occupied homes or rental properties, will find that they can have the best of both worlds. The executive lifestyle that is synonymous with Sydney's inner suburbs, as well as quaint village inspired downtime in the evenings and weekends is available to residents here.

With an impressive array of some of the best food and wine on offer in the city, Balmain's bistros, pubs and cafes are a hotspot for locals and visitors alike.

Staying up all night is not a problem, with a significant choice of late night venues. If an early morning is more your thing, enjoy a wondrous sunrise over Sydney Harbour from Darling Street Wharf. Whatever your pleasure for leisure, there's something for you in Balmain.

Houses for sale in Balmain

The market for houses and units in Balmain is a hot one, with standalone dwellings selling in 57 days on average and units shifting in around 39 days, according to RP Data.

The average price for a house in Balmain over the last year has been around $1.34million, while units achieve around $785,000, according to RP Data's figures. If you're looking to buy or sell in this swinging market, some professional advice may be in order to make the most of it.

A local real estate agent holds the key...

...to your new property in Balmain. There are many ways to begin a property search, but if you are looking at houses for sale in an area you are unfamiliar with, let a local real estate agent do the leg work for you.

The team at Ray White Balmain combines years of experience in sales, auctioneering and property management to help buyers and sellers alike. If you want to get to know the lay of the land, these are the people to talk to.

Headed by directors Sam Kelso, an auctioneering marvel, and Emily Sim, a property manager and sales agent extraordinaire, there's nothing this team can't do.