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Balgowlah Heights vs Clontarf

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 0.8 km apart, on the same open data. Balgowlah Heights scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

Balgowlah HeightsClontarf
Active7263
Safety8974
Wealth9999
Value1014
Parks568
Cafés4880
Transit4654
Green space8768
Active & healthy7369
Schools nearby (OSM)4440
Median rent$1320/wk $1250/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$3,825,000$3,825,000
House sales this quarter4242
Population3,5461,746
Full profile Balgowlah Heights in full Clontarf in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Balgowlah Heights safer than Clontarf?

Balgowlah Heights scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Balgowlah Heights or Clontarf?

Balgowlah Heights and Clontarf have the same median house price.

Should I live in Balgowlah Heights or Clontarf?

Balgowlah Heights scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Balgowlah Heights or Clontarf.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →