Balmain, Administrative division in Inner West of Sydney, Australia.
Balmain extends over a peninsula bordered by water on three sides, covering an area of 0.34 square kilometers at 32 meters above sea level.
The settlement began after colonial surgeon William Balmain received a 550-acre land grant from Governor John Hunter in 1800, initiating European development.
The suburb contains numerous Victorian and Federation-style buildings, with heritage-listed structures including the Balmain Hospital Main Building and Dawn Fraser Swimming Pool.
Transportation options include ferry services from multiple wharves connecting to Circular Quay, along with an established network of bus routes throughout the area.
A coal mine operated in Balmain from 1897 to 1931, marking an important phase in the industrial development of this waterfront suburb.
Location: New South Wales
Location: Inner West Council
Location: Petersham
Elevation above the sea: 13 m
Shares border with: Rozelle, Balmain East, Birchgrove
GPS coordinates: -33.84833,151.16778
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:34
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