Ascot (Brisbane) vs Balmoral
The verdict
Ascot (Brisbane) rates higher for transport (97 vs 83). Ascot (Brisbane) is closer to the coast (8.1 km vs 9.6 km).
Scores
Ascot (Brisbane)Balmoral
| Ascot (Brisbane) | Balmoral | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 91 |
| Transport | 97 | 83 |
| Education | 85 | 89 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ascot (Brisbane) | Balmoral | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,531 | 4,173 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,243 | $2,671 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.8% | 60.6% |
| Born in Australia | 70.6% | 73.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Ascot (Brisbane) — · Balmoral —
Property
| Ascot (Brisbane) | Balmoral | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ascot (Brisbane) | Balmoral | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 934 | 935 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 413 | 407 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ascot (Brisbane) | Balmoral | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,144 | 1,101 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ascot (Brisbane) · Balmoral
Transport
| Ascot (Brisbane) | Balmoral | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 83 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 42 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 20 | 25 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 150 m | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Ascot (Brisbane) | Balmoral | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.1 km | 9.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.9 km | 4.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Ascot (Brisbane) | Balmoral | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,531 | 4,173 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,211 | 4,416 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.51% | 1.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ascot (Brisbane) or Balmoral?
Balmoral has the higher residential safety score (Ascot (Brisbane) 65/100 vs Balmoral 66/100).
Which has better schools, Ascot (Brisbane) or Balmoral?
Ascot (Brisbane) has a higher average school ICSEA (Ascot (Brisbane) 1144 vs Balmoral 1101; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ascot (Brisbane) or Balmoral?
Ascot (Brisbane) has the higher transport score (Ascot (Brisbane) 97/100 vs Balmoral 83/100).
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