Balmoral, New South Wales

Balmoral is an urban locality in the suburb of Mosman in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is in the local government area of the Municipality of Mosman and is part of the Lower North Shore.

This article is about the locality in Mosman. For the suburb of Lake Macquarie, see Balmoral, New South Wales (Lake Macquarie). For the area in the Southern Highlands, see Balmoral, New South Wales (Southern Highlands).

Balmoral
Sydney, New South Wales
Southern end of Balmoral Beach
Balmoral
Coordinates33.82519°S 151.24648°E / -33.82519; 151.24648
Postcode(s)2088
Location8 km (5 mi) north-east of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)Municipality of Mosman
Suburbs around Balmoral:
The Spit Port Jackson Port Jackson
Mosman Balmoral Mosman
Spit Junction Mosman Georges Heights

The locality is mostly known for its beach, officially divided into Balmoral and Edwards Beaches. Expensive residential real estate on the surrounding "Balmoral Slopes" benefits from the views and beach proximity. The naval depot HMAS Penguin is situated at the eastern end of Balmoral Beach. It houses a naval hospital and is accessed from Middle Head Road.

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