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Balmoral
1 km²
Highly educated residents define Balmoral, where 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is a wealthy, professional community in Brisbane that has grown by 19% since 2011. It is a family-oriented area with a high number of children and a very low proportion of seniors. The neighborhood is distinct for its high incomes and a workforce that frequently works from home.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
27 schools within reach make Balmoral convenient for families.
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The community is relatively young, with a typical resident aged 37 and a high proportion of children under 15. While the population grew by 727 people since 2011, the number of seniors remains much lower than in most other areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 23.6% were born overseas, a figure that is about the same as the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, with 85.9% of people using it exclusively at home. Those using another language at home make up 10.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure.
A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, accounting for 44.5% of residents. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 20 points since 2011.
Education levels are exceptionally high, with 79.6% of residents completing Year 12 and 44.4% holding a university degree. These figures are far above both the state and national averages.
Incomes in Balmoral are among the highest in the region, with a typical family earning $3,427 a week. This is far above the national figure, and 43.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Residents enjoy good health, with only 2.2% needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national figure, and the area also has a much lower rate of long-term health conditions.
The area has a high rate of volunteers and a high proportion of people caring for children unpaid. However, the number of people providing general unpaid care is much lower than in most areas.
First Nations residents in Balmoral are noticeably older than average, with a typical age of 27. They have a high Year 12 completion rate of 57.1% and a 0.0% unemployment rate.
Families with children are common here, making up 63.7% of households. The typical home holds 2.6 people, which is slightly higher than the national figure.
Housing is expensive and often mortgaged, with typical weekly rents at $450 and monthly loan payments reaching $2,708. Detached houses are much less common here than in most other areas.
Working from home is very common at 27.4%, which is far above the state average. While many still drive, 5.6% of the community use public transport to commute.
The area is quite mobile, with 50.9% of residents moving house in the last five years. This is far above the national average.
Employment is strong, with 75.4% of adults working or looking for work. The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with a low unemployment rate of 3.7%.
Balmoral is one of the most advantaged areas in the region, scoring a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage and job skills.
The area experiences higher rainfall than the Queensland average and has a typical maximum temperature of 26.8 degrees.
The neighborhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. Almost every home is also within a short walk of public transport and groceries.