Balmoral vs Cannon Hill
The verdict
Balmoral rates higher for education (89 vs 81). Cannon Hill rates higher for transport (95 vs 83). Cannon Hill is closer to the coast (8.6 km vs 9.6 km).
Scores
BalmoralCannon Hill
| Balmoral | Cannon Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 92 |
| Transport | 83 | 95 |
| Education | 89 | 81 |
| Liveability | 100 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balmoral | Cannon Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,173 | 6,701 |
| Median age | 37 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,671 | $2,357 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.6% | 52.8% |
| Born in Australia | 73.2% | 70.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Balmoral — · Cannon Hill —
Property
| Balmoral | Cannon Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $730 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Balmoral | Cannon Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 935 | 925 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 407 | 418 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balmoral | Cannon Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,101 | 1,113 |
See the full school list on each profile: Balmoral · Cannon Hill
Transport
| Balmoral | Cannon Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 25 | 22 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 990 m |
Liveability
| Balmoral | Cannon Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 8 |
| Parks | 7 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 15 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.6 km | 8.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.5 km | 6.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Balmoral | Cannon Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,173 | 6,701 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,416 | 7,387 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.43% | 2.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balmoral or Cannon Hill?
Balmoral and Cannon Hill have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Balmoral or Cannon Hill?
Cannon Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Balmoral 1101 vs Cannon Hill 1113; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Balmoral or Cannon Hill?
Cannon Hill has the higher transport score (Balmoral 83/100 vs Cannon Hill 95/100).
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