birchgrove sydney

With a prime spot on the tip of a peninsular just west of the Sydney CBD, Birchgrove is an affluent suburb home to professionals and celebrities. This is a quiet area, though you’ll be within walking distance of Balmain’s shops, dining, and nightlife. Because this is a quieter place to live, it’s a popular spot for families. Most housing here comes in the form of Victorian-style terraces or Federation-style bungalows.

Despite the suburb’s small size, there are four great parks here. Birchgrove Park features athletic fields, tennis courts, and a small jetty. Ballast Point Park is a terraced recreation area with great harbour views; you’ll find joggers and people walking their dogs here.

The suburb is served by buses and has a ferry wharf, so commuting into the CBD is relatively quick.