Balmoral vs Hamilton
The verdict
Balmoral rates higher for education (89 vs 84). Hamilton is closer to the coast (8.3 km vs 9.6 km).
Scores
BalmoralHamilton
| Balmoral | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 91 |
| Transport | 83 | 87 |
| Education | 89 | 84 |
| 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 | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,173 | 8,922 |
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,671 | $2,069 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.6% | 55.1% |
| Born in Australia | 73.2% | 63.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 1.9 |
Growth: Balmoral — · Hamilton —
Property
| Balmoral | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 935 | 930 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 407 | 415 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balmoral | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,101 | 1,058 |
See the full school list on each profile: Balmoral · Hamilton
Transport
| Balmoral | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 1 |
| CBD commute (min) | 25 | 24 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Balmoral | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 17 |
| Parks | 7 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.6 km | 8.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.5 km | 5.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Balmoral | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,173 | 8,922 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,416 | 9,622 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.43% | 1.91% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balmoral or Hamilton?
Balmoral and Hamilton have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Balmoral or Hamilton?
Balmoral has a higher average school ICSEA (Balmoral 1101 vs Hamilton 1058; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Balmoral or Hamilton?
Hamilton has the higher transport score (Balmoral 83/100 vs Hamilton 87/100).
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