Balmain sits on a peninsula in Sydney Harbour in the inner west, with ferries to Circular Quay from the Balmain East and Darling Street wharves. Houst manages short lets across the suburb, from sandstone cottages and Victorian terraces on the back streets to apartments with harbour glimpses near Mort Bay, and handles pricing, guests and cleaning so you earn without the day-to-day work.
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The commission is based on the property type and location
List on Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Stayz and more. Listing on several platforms reaches couples on weekend breaks, families visiting relatives, international visitors who want harbour views and business travellers taking the ferry to the CBD.
Our pricing data puts a two-bedroom, one-bathroom short let in Balmain at an average of A$376 a night with 70% occupancy. That works out at around A$96,000 a year before costs. We took four readings across the suburb, on Darling Street, Montague Street, Mort Street and Beattie Street, and averaged them. Nightly rates ran from A$374 on Darling Street to A$381 on Mort Street.
Demand peaks from December to February, with summer and New Year's Eve on the harbour. Weekends stay busy through the year, and business travel keeps weekdays steady. Figures will vary with size, finish, views and exact location.
The team is professional, responsive, and truly understands what it takes to manage short-term rentals effectively.
I’ve been incredibly lucky with Alex Taylor: professional, friendly, and always helpful. He’s handled everything brilliantly - I’d give him 6 stars if I could.
For the past year, my Houst contact has been incredibly helpful - coordinating repairs, upgrades, and even being on-site when needed. Super reliable and accommodating.
The staff is available 24/7. Messages sent are replied to very quickly. The information about the properties is detailed and clear. Everything goes very smoothly.
The house is well maintained and clean, the dashboard provides up to date and historical information & the guests are taken care of.
I have had a brilliant experience renting my property through Houst. Everyone has been very hands on and contactable which has really put me at ease.
Get a free estimate, book a 15-minute call, then go live. We handle listings, photos, pricing and guest support.
Managing an Airbnb in Balmain means staying ahead of Sydney's competitive short-let market. Houst handles dynamic pricing, guest communications, cleaning coordination, and multi-platform distribution so your property earns more with less effort.
Before you list, check the short-term rental rules that apply to your property. Balmain is in the Inner West Council area, and the New South Wales short-term rental rules apply.
See the full guide: Sydney short-term rental regulation.
Balmain feels like a village close to the city, and guests book it for that. Darling Street runs the length of the peninsula with cafes, restaurants and historic pubs, the Saturday market brings weekend visitors, and the Dawn Fraser Baths and Mort Bay Park sit on the water. Ferries reach Circular Quay in a short ride, so business guests use Balmain on weekdays, and summer and New Year's Eve on the harbour are the busiest times.
We also manage nearby, including Sydney CBD, Surry Hills, Darlinghurst and Burwood. For the wider city, see Airbnb management in Sydney.
Find out what your Balmain property could earn with Houst.
With a decade of experience in hotel management and interior design, Antoun transforms short-term rentals into unforgettable guest experiences. A dedicated Airbnb Superhost since 2017, he blends operational excellence with design-driven spaces that consistently earn 5-star reviews.
Antoun's expertise goes beyond aesthetics: he crafts Instagram-worthy interiors that captivate guests while maximising occupancy and revenue. By combining industry knowledge with a deep understanding of guest expectations, he ensures each property stands out in Sydney's competitive market.
John and Angela combine experience in customer service, hospitality, sales and management to give property owners and guests a professional, personal and attentive service.
John brings a background in finance, sales and hospitality, with strong skills in building trusted relationships with clients, property owners and business partners. His commercial mindset and results-driven approach complement Angela's experience.
Angela, with a background in human resources, sales and customer service, has spent years creating five-star guest experiences, with a strong focus on detail and on the individual needs of every guest.
Together, they believe good property management starts with commitment, communication and attention to detail. Their goal is to protect and add value to each property while creating stays that make guests want to return.
"Every property has its own story. Our job is to care for it, enhance it, and make sure every guest feels at home."
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Tejas is the founder of UniqueStays, a Sydney short-stay management business. He started it after finding his love of hospitality hosting guests at his own villa in Jakarta and New Delhi. He brings more than 15 years in global technology and digital product roles at Allianz, AXA and Oracle, which gives him a data-driven eye for what makes a listing perform. A keen traveller, he has explored more than 15 countries and logged over 100 scuba dives across 10 of them, so he knows what guests look for in a great stay. Homes under his care have earned Airbnb Superhost status with a 4.93 rating and a 9.3 Exceptional rating on Booking.com. He treats every property as if it were his own.
See how much more hosts can earn with Houst Airbnb management in Balmain.
We are the world's largest Airbnb management company specialising in short-term lets.
We were founded in 2015 and are now present in 29 cities around the world, from Bristol to Brisbane.
Whether you’re a seasoned host or just starting out, with Houst you can make the most of every guest stay.
