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BalgowlahNSW 2093
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. Balgowlah is home to ~8,068 residents (median age 41), with 31% of households renting.
Rent in Balgowlah
The median house rent in Balgowlah is $1750/week (189 new leases). Units have a median of $825/week (394 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2093, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $595/wk | $685/wk |
| 2 | $850/wk | $875/wk |
| 3 | $1550/wk | $1350/wk |
| 4+ | $2275/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Balgowlah fall in the intake zones of Balgowlah Heights Public School, Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus, Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus, The Forest High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Balgowlah Heights Public School#20 of 2159 in NSW
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus#190 of 2159 in NSW
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus#190 of 2159 in NSW
- The Forest High School#454 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Balgowlah has 5 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Balgowlah Early Learning, Giraffe Early Learning Centre Balgowlah, North Harbour Children's Centre.
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Totem Shopping Centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Balgowlah (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 26 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 7 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | Downward |
Development activity
94 development applications were lodged in Balgowlah over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Balgowlah — quick answers
What is the median rent in Balgowlah?
Houses in Balgowlah (postcode 2093) have a median asking rent of $1750/week; units have a median of $825/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Balgowlah?
Balgowlah addresses can be zoned for Balgowlah Heights Public School, Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus, Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus, The Forest High School. Balgowlah Heights Public School ranks in roughly the top 1% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Balgowlah?
Balgowlah has 5 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How much development is happening in Balgowlah?
94 development applications were lodged in Balgowlah in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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