Balaclava (/ˈbæləˌklɑːvə/) is a Northern Village of the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia in Wingecarribee Shire. It is 1 km north-east of Mittagong. The village includes a service station, real estate, pre-school, nursery, doctor's surgery and antiques store. It is located in Wingecarribee Shire and is often considered part of Braemar along with its neighbour Willow Vale.

Balaclava New South Wales
Balaclava Location in New South Wales
Coordinates	34°26′21″S 150°28′19″E
Population	574 (SAL 2021)[1]
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

History

The village is believed to have named after the Battle of Balaclava, which took place during the Crimean War in 1854.

Population

According to the 2021 census, there were 574 people living at Balaclava.[2] At the 2016 census, Balaclava had a population of 496.[3]

References

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