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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
Overall9491
Transport9783
Education8589
Liveability100100

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Ascot (Brisbane)Balmoral
Population6,5314,173
Median age3837
Median household income (wk)$2,243$2,671
Bachelor degree or higher57.8%60.6%
Born in Australia70.6%73.2%
Avg household size2.32.5

Growth: Ascot (Brisbane) · Balmoral

Property

Ascot (Brisbane)Balmoral
Median house priceData not availableData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$850$900
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Ascot (Brisbane)Balmoral
Residential safety score6566
Break & enter dwelling /100k934935
Motor vehicle theft /100k413407
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)6,1456,145

Total incidents over time

Schools

Ascot (Brisbane)Balmoral
Total schools22
Government11
Independent10
Average ICSEA1,1441,101

See the full school list on each profile: Ascot (Brisbane) · Balmoral

Transport

Ascot (Brisbane)Balmoral
Transport score9783
Train stations20
Bus stops4217
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)2025
Nearest train station (km)150 m1.6 km

Liveability

Ascot (Brisbane)Balmoral
Summer max temp29.3°C29.3°C
Winter max temp21.5°C21.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1501,150
Supermarkets30
Cafes & restaurants60
Parks77
Playgrounds32
Swimming pools3Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)8.1 km9.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)5.9 km4.5 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)4.2 km4.1 km

Population & growth

Ascot (Brisbane)Balmoral
Population (2021)6,5314,173
Estimated 20257,2114,416
Projected 2041Data not availableData not available
Annual growth rate2.51%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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