Balmoral vs Hawthorne
The verdict
Balmoral is closer to the coast (9.6 km vs 10.8 km).
Scores
BalmoralHawthorne
| Balmoral | Hawthorne | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 92 |
| Transport | 83 | 85 |
| 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 | Hawthorne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,173 | 5,090 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,671 | $3,029 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.6% | 64.1% |
| Born in Australia | 73.2% | 75.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Balmoral — · Hawthorne —
Property
| Balmoral | Hawthorne | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Balmoral | Hawthorne | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 935 | 923 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 407 | 413 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balmoral | Hawthorne | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,101 | 1,115 |
See the full school list on each profile: Balmoral · Hawthorne
Transport
| Balmoral | Hawthorne | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 25 | 22 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Balmoral | Hawthorne | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 7 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.6 km | 10.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.5 km | 3.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Balmoral | Hawthorne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,173 | 5,090 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,416 | 5,574 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.43% | 2.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balmoral or Hawthorne?
Balmoral and Hawthorne have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Balmoral or Hawthorne?
Hawthorne has a higher average school ICSEA (Balmoral 1101 vs Hawthorne 1115; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Balmoral or Hawthorne?
Hawthorne has the higher transport score (Balmoral 83/100 vs Hawthorne 85/100).
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