 The most common responses for religious affiliation were No Religion 32.8%, Catholic 24.2% and Anglican 24.2%.Balgowlah Heights Public School

Balgowlah Heights is in the federal electorate of Warringah (a seat no longer held by former PM Tony Abbott of the Liberal Party of Australia), the state electorate of Manly (a seat no longer held by Liberal Party MP and Premier Michael Baird) and is within the local council area of Manly.It used to be regarded as a safe Liberal seat, however in the 2019 election the seat was won by Independent, Zali Steggall.