Balmoral · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Balmoral

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Separate houses are far more common in Balmoral than across New South Wales, with 98.5% of dwellings being detached homes. This residential area is dominated by large family-sized properties, where 90.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While most people own their homes, the typical monthly mortgage is $1,950.

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📍 Balmoral, Suburb / Locality

Where Balmoral sits — Median rent (weekly)

$380 ▲ +18.8%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Balmoral — higher than 78% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Balmoral$380
2283, NSW $345
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rent is much higher here than in most similar areas, typically reaching $380. The usual monthly mortgage payment is $1,950, which is a little below the New South Wales figure of $2,167.

$380 ▲ +18.8%

Higher than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $320
  • 2016: $350
  • 2021: $380

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,950 ▲ +21.9%

Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,600
  • 2016: $1,800
  • 2021: $1,950

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Balmoral, $350–$549 is the majority at 56%; $200–$349 is next at 30%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Balmoral, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (32%) and $3,000 or more (14%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong, with 37.5% of homes owned outright, a figure well above the national average. Consequently, the 16.2% of households that rent is far below the Australian average of 30.6%.

16.2% ▼ -5.5%

Lower than 52% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 17.1%
  • 2016: 19.3%
  • 2021: 16.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

37.5% ▲ +1.7%

Lower than 61% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 36.9%
  • 2016: 34.4%
  • 2021: 37.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Balmoral, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 45%, followed by Owned outright (37%) and Rented (16%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Balmoral is almost entirely made up of detached houses, which are far more common here than in the rest of the state. These homes tend to be large, with 48.9% having three bedrooms and 35.3% having four.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

98.5% ▼ -0.3%

Higher than 60% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 98.9%
  • 2016: 99.6%
  • 2021: 98.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

90.4% ▲ +3.0%

Higher than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 87.8%
  • 2016: 91.5%
  • 2021: 90.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Balmoral, Separate house is the majority at 99%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 1%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Balmoral, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 4 bedrooms (35%) and 2 bedrooms (8%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Balmoral [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10167/balmoral/topic/housing-dwellings