Balmoral

Lifestyle

Balmoral, many believe, is the most idyllic of Sydney's iconic beaches. It is a suburb many aspire to live in and once you’re there, there’s very little reason to leave.
Located only 9 kilometers from Sydney’s CBD, the hilly streets are dotted with premium properties offering spectacular views over Middle Harbour and Balmoral Beach. Balmoral is bounded by the Middle Harbour in the north and east, the HMAS Penguin Naval Base in the south-east

It's an ideal place for a quick swim and takeaway fish and chips at sunset. In fact, you can take your rollerblades, dog, bike, sailboard and football, or just a picnic basket.
It’s a family oriented place with a tightknit community. It’s well serviced with great schools, acclaimed restaurants, sporting fields, parks, and extensive amenities.

People

The 2017 Estimated Resident Population for Balmoral is 3,645, with a population density of 29.56 persons per hectare.

The areas demographic profile was reset about five years ago when many baby boomers downsized into luxury apartments after selling large family homes. Now around the streets you see more professionals, families with parents in their 40s, and empty nesters, all seeking a life with an unhurried pace by the water.

Homes

There is a large range of property on offer – established family homes, 1-2 bedroom units, Federation homes, architect-designed showcases and beachside mansions with spectacular views.

Transport

Balmoral is 9 kilometres from Sydney CBD and is easily accessible via Mosman by taking Military Road.

The easiest way to access Balmoral by public transport would be to use the city’s bus network. There is a bus roughly every 15 minutes from the CBD and takes roughly 30 minutes.

Schools

There is one girl’s school – Queenwood. For over 90 years, Queenwood has been committed to the education and formation of girls and young women. Balmoral hosts their Senior School Campus, Art & Design Campus, and Science & Sport Campus.

Shopping/Restaurants

Situated at 4 The Esplanade you will find Balmorals iconic seaside eatery, The Bathers’ Pavilion. The first thing you notice is the beach view, which offers an overwhelming background to the clean line of this restaurant and café. The proximity of the beach is a constant reminder of the link between a beach pavilion and the reinvented Bathers’. While the historic building has now clearly outlived its original purpose, a new life has been breathed into its fabric.

The nearby Boathouse restaurant and cafe has become a landmark in the area and enormously popular in the warmer months. The eatery is set up in a former beach boathouse that sits out over the water.

In addition to these two iconic eateries you will also be spoilt for choice by dining at the much loved by locals; Bottom of the Harbour Seafoods, Public Dining Room, La Repubblica and Balmoral Beach House Café.

Mosman Village is a short drive up the hill and offers a charming shopping hub with arcades housing fashion boutiques, health food stores and specialist shops.

Recreational Facilities

Balmoral has it all – beach inlets, rock pools, a boardwalk, netted swimming baths, a playground, picnic tables, a rotunda (more often than not hosting a beachside wedding ceremony) and even an adjacent skate park. It comes as no surprise that locals enjoy an active, outdoor lifestyle.

A tree-lined promenade runs the length of the beach and continues to neighbouring Edwards Beach. The two beaches are separated by Rocky Point Island, a tiny outcrop accessed by an arched concrete bridge that has been conserved as a small, lawned recreational area. This is a favourite spot for picnicers and seats are placed at scenic vantage points around the small island.

Situated down the South end of the Esplanade is Balmoral Park. It is here you will find bicycle tracks, two sporting fields, a 631m running track, a children’s playground, synthetic wickets and cricket nets, and beach volleyball – offering something for the whole family.

The wonder of Lawry Plunkett Reserve, is that few people even know it exists. Sitting on a 4 hectare reserve tucked away in a small gully featuring a Natural and Cultural Heritage Walk. Wander these trails and you’ll come across an impressive cutting & the remnants of the historic Balmoral tramway system that operated from 1922 to 1958.

The northern end of the beach boasts a great natural shallow splash pool that's perfect for toddlers, while jumping off the boardwalk into the netted swimming area is great fun. Investigating the rocky landscape at either end of the beach is always an adventure.

The Balmoral Rotunda is the home of Shakespeare By The Sea, a summer outdoor event. Other notable events include the annual Mudgee Wine Festival and the annual Carols By Candlelight hosted at the Rotunda in December.