The Block
Some site constraintsSome site constraints. Generous land size and excellent harbour views are offset by a highly constrained 1.3 m frontage, noticeable site fall, and an overlooked backyard.
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5/123A Darling St, Balmain East NSW 2041
Duplex532378m²
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K-score
54/ 100
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Convenience & Lifestyle
Very convenientVery convenient. Major ferry is close, with shops and parks nearby; most daily trips are practical, though station access involves a steep climb.
Price Positioning
Upper-Mid TierUpper-Mid Tier. Pocket sits +17% above the suburb median, indicating a stronger local price tier. Last sale confirms premium positioning, while street and turnover provide neutral context.
Risk & fact checks
Land value, size, zoning, aspect.
Land Value
4.22M
+63%vs Suburb median
Land size
378m²
+68%vs Suburb median
Zoning
R1
General Residential
Backyard facesNorth West
Warm afternoon glow
Surrounding risks: noise and traffic.
Street type
Speed limit: 40 km/h
Noise sources
No major road or railway nearby
Low aircraft noise
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Last sold
$5.00M
Owned for
1.2 Years
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Heritage Conservation Area
This property is located within a heritage conservation area.
Heritage Conservation Area
This property is located within a heritage conservation area.
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Property Location Overview
Balmain East Wharf ferry wharf is 667m from the property, with 14m uphill and 34m downhill elevation change. The nearest bus stop is Darling St Opp Darling Street Anglican Church, located 200m from the property.
Primary school catchment: Nicholson Street Public School, 500m from the property, with a Good level rating. Secondary school catchment: Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus, 2.0km from the property, with a Strong level rating. Secondary school catchment: Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus, 5.3km from the property, with a Developing level rating. Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle is the nearest private school, 730m from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. Inner Sydney Montessori School is the nearest private school, 1.8km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. Macquarie Grammar School is the nearest private school, 6.4km from the property, serving students from 7-12 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Scholastica's College Glebe Point is the nearest private school, 5.1km from the property, serving students from 7-12 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School is the nearest private school, 5.6km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment.
Woolworths Balmain is the nearest supermarket, 1.1km from the property. Balmain Library is 1.4km from the property. Balmain Hospital is 1.5km from the property. Propeller Park is the nearest park, 100m from the property. Giba Park is 3.3km from the property. Sydney Harbour National Park is 790m from the property. Parramatta River is 1.2km from the property. The coastline is 8.6km from the property. Bondi Beach is 8.7km from the property.