Balmain, New South Wales

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/balmain-new-south-wales

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Balmain, New South Wales?Approximately 10,000 residents (as per 2021 data)
2. How big is Balmain, New South Wales?Approximately 1.5 square kilometers
3. What is the capital of Balmain, New South Wales?Sydney (as Balmain is a suburb within the Sydney metropolitan area)
4. What language do people speak in Balmain, New South Wales?English is the predominant language spoken
5. What is Balmain in Sydney?Balmain is a suburb in Sydney that sits on a peninsula by the harbour. It is known for its boats and beautiful waterfront.
6. Why is Balmain famous for boats and history?The area has many boats and a long history of working people, which made it a special place for learning about the past.

Peninsula: A landmass almost entirely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland by an isthmus.
Gentrification: The process whereby the character of a poor urban area is changed by wealthier people moving in, improving housing, and attracting new businesses.
Australian Labor Party (ALP): One of Australia's two major political parties, historically representing the interests of the working class.
Australian Greens: A political party in Australia advocating for environmentalism, social justice, and non-violence.