Balgowlah Suburb Profile – February 2026

Written By Mark Timmins

1. Balgowlah - Function Meets Lifestyle

Balgowlah sits at the crossroads of convenience and lifestyle. Median house prices remain in the high $2 million to low $3 million range, making it one of the more accessible entry points into the Manly catchment.

Demand has remained strong due to proximity to transport, shopping and beaches, with renovated family homes achieving standout results.

And proximity to places like Reef Beach (pictured above) and waterside parks like North Harbour Reserve, give Balgowlah residents easy access to nature.

2. What Drives Demand?

The suburb’s strength lies in practicality — Stockland Balgowlah, express city buses, and easy access to Manly, Fairlight and North Harbour. Families value the schools, parks and relative affordability.

Local insider insight:
Savvy buyers focus on the north-facing slopes above Condamine Street, where elevation improves light and privacy and resale performance is noticeably stronger.

3. Who Are the Buyers?

Young families, first-time house buyers moving out of apartments, and investors seeking solid fundamentals.

Balgowlah Summary

  • Median house price: high $2m–low $3m (Feb 2026)

  • Strong family and upgrader demand

  • Excellent transport and amenity access

  • Reliable, fundamentals-driven growth

Mark Timmins
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