NSW Property Intelligence
BalaclavaNSW 2575
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Balaclava is home to ~574 residents (median age 40), with 23% of households renting.
Rent in Balaclava
The median house rent in Balaclava is $700/week (250 new leases). Units have a median of $490/week (47 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2575, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $420/wk | $375/wk |
| 2 | $550/wk | $495/wk |
| 3 | $650/wk | $695/wk |
| 4+ | $825/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Balaclava fall in the intake zones of Mittagong Public School, Bowral High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Mittagong Public School#914 of 2159 in NSW
- Bowral High School#1282 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Balaclava has 2 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Best Kidz Early Learning Centre Southern Highlands, QCE Child Care.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Balaclava (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 2 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 0 | Stable |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | Stable |
Development activity
10 development applications were lodged in Balaclava over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Balaclava — quick answers
What is the median rent in Balaclava?
Houses in Balaclava (postcode 2575) have a median asking rent of $700/week; units have a median of $490/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Balaclava?
Balaclava addresses can be zoned for Mittagong Public School, Bowral High School. Mittagong Public School ranks in roughly the top 42% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Balaclava?
Balaclava has 2 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How much development is happening in Balaclava?
10 development applications were lodged in Balaclava in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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