Balmoral vs Bulimba
The verdict
Bulimba has a shorter estimated CBD commute (24 vs 25 min).
Scores
BalmoralBulimba
| Balmoral | Bulimba | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 90 |
| Transport | 83 | 81 |
| Education | 89 | 90 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balmoral | Bulimba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,173 | 7,623 |
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,671 | $2,805 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.6% | 62.3% |
| Born in Australia | 73.2% | 69.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Balmoral — · Bulimba —
Property
| Balmoral | Bulimba | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $900 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Balmoral | Bulimba | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 935 | 931 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 407 | 420 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balmoral | Bulimba | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,101 | 1,122 |
See the full school list on each profile: Balmoral · Bulimba
Transport
| Balmoral | Bulimba | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 81 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 25 | 24 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Balmoral | Bulimba | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 24 |
| Parks | 7 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 32 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.6 km | 9.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.5 km | 4.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Balmoral | Bulimba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,173 | 7,623 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,416 | 8,052 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.43% | 1.38% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balmoral or Bulimba?
Balmoral and Bulimba have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Balmoral or Bulimba?
Bulimba has a higher average school ICSEA (Balmoral 1101 vs Bulimba 1122; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Balmoral or Bulimba?
Balmoral has the higher transport score (Balmoral 83/100 vs Bulimba 81/100).
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