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Balmoral

QLD 4171 · Brisbane

4,173 (2021) → 4,416 est. (2025)

91
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,173
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
66
Safety score
83
Transport score

Balmoral is a suburb in Brisbane, QLD 4171, about 4km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Balmoral are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 83/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Balmoral has an overall score of 91/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.

4.5 km
To Brisbane CBD
9.6 km
To coast
$900/wk
Median rent (house)
1.6 km
To nearest station

Demographics

4,173
Population
37
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,671
vs NSW median+44.4%
Bachelor degree or higher60.6%
Born in Australia73.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse969 / 372 / 254

Top countries of birth: England (5.87%), New Zealand (3.79%), South Africa (1.34%), Ireland (0.86%), USA (0.79%)

Top languages: Spanish (1.34%), Mandarin (0.81%), Italian (0.81%), Arabic (0.41%), Greek (0.41%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:

Median rent — house / unit$900 / $660 wk

Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

66
Residential

QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Brisbane local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

39
Break & enter dwelling935/100k
6
Steal from dwelling144/100k
17
Motor vehicle theft407/100k
—
Domestic assaultNot reported
2
Robbery48/100k
33
Non-domestic assault791/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 256 (all categories, latest year)6,145 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

90

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

175
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1099 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Sts Peter and Paul's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1151
  • Balmoral State High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1050

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Bulimba State SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.4kmICSEA 1122
  • Morningside State SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1087
  • Lourdes Hill CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1115
  • Cannon Hill Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1172
  • Norman Park State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1123
  • Cannon Hill State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1063
  • St Oliver Plunkett SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1105
  • New Farm State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1116
  • Holy Spirit SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1154
  • Seven Hills State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1124
  • Hamilton State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1058
  • Ascot State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1136

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

83
17Bus
CBD commute (est.)25 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMorningside station (1.6 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.3°C
Summer max
21.5°C
Winter max
1,150mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

150 in suburbSupermarkets
600 in suburbCafes/Rest.
407 in suburbParks
212 in suburbPlaygrounds
154Pools
393 in suburbGyms
41 in suburbDog parks
150 in suburbGPs
50 in suburbPharmacies
120 in suburbChildcare
60 in suburbLibraries
13612 in suburbSports fields
3Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalRoyal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (4.1 km)
Nearest vet1.4 km
Nearest airportBrisbane (9.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

85

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

39
Gyms
19
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
136
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

74

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

40
Parks
0
Nature reserves
14
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
4
Dog parks
3
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

85

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

3
Theatres
6
Cinemas
0
Museums
10
Galleries
6
Libraries
1
Arts centres
9
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

90

Entertainment paradise

A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.

13
Licensed venues (within 2km)
3.12
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

18

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

2
Long Day Care
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.48

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Nearby suburbs in Brisbane

BulimbaData not available81transportAscot (Brisbane)Data not available97transportCannon HillData not available95transportEagle FarmData not available74transportBowen HillsData not available95transportAlbion (Brisbane)Data not available98transport

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Frequently asked questions about Balmoral

Is Balmoral safe?

Balmoral has a residential safety score of 66/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,145 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Balmoral from Brisbane CBD?

Balmoral is about 4.5 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 25 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Balmoral?

Balmoral has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1101 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Balmoral?

Balmoral has a transport score of 83/100 and 17 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.