Balaclava, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Balaclava New South Wales
Balaclava Location in New South Wales
Postcode(s)	2575
Elevation	613 m (2,011 ft)
Location	128 km (80 mi) SW of Sydney CBD 1.5 km (1 mi) NE of Mittagong
LGA(s)	Wingecarribee Shire
Region	Southern Highlands
County	Camden
Parish	Mittagong
State electorate(s)	Goulburn
Federal Division(s)	Whitlam
Localities around Balaclava: Willow Vale Braemar Braemar Mittagong Balaclava Mittagong Renwick

Balaclava (pronounced Bal-a-klah-va) is a small village in the Southern Highlands area of New South Wales, Australia. It is located in the Wingecarribee Shire, about 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) northeast of the town of Mittagong.

Balaclava is considered one of the "Northern Villages" of the Southern Highlands. It is often seen as part of Braemar, along with its nearby neighbor Willow Vale. Even though it's a small place, Balaclava has some useful services. These include a service station, a real estate office, a pre-school, a plant nursery, a doctor's surgery, and an antiques store.

How Many People Live in Balaclava?

This section tells you about the population of Balaclava.

Population Numbers Over Time

Every few years, Australia counts its population in a process called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different areas.

• In the 2021 census, there were 574 people living in Balaclava.
• A few years earlier, in the 2016 census, Balaclava had a population of 496 people.