Birchgrove
A small peninsula suburb at the end of Balmain, with waterfront parkland, harbour views and the historic Balmain Sailing Club.
Birchgrove is a small peninsula suburb at the northernmost tip of Balmain, approximately 4 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD. It is surrounded by water on three sides, with views across to the Harbour Bridge, the CBD and Cockatoo Island. The suburb is one of the smallest and most tightly held in the inner west, with a mix of historic sandstone cottages, Federation homes and contemporary residences. Birchgrove Park and the Balmain Sailing Club sit on the waterfront at Louisa Road. There is no commercial strip, but Darling Street cafes and shops in Balmain are within walking distance. The nearby Balmain ferry provides a 20-minute commute to Circular Quay. Houses typically sell between $2.8 million and $4.5 million.