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Balmoral
1 km²
Almost every home in Balmoral is within a short walk of parks, schools, and shops, making it a highly accessible inner-city pocket. The community is notably younger and more affluent than the state average, with a high proportion of university-educated professionals. This professional character is reflected in the high household incomes and a strong trend of people working from home. It is a dynamic area where over half the residents have moved in within the last five years.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The typical resident is 37, which is younger than the national figure. There are more children under 15 and a higher number of de facto couples here than in most similar areas, while seniors make up a much smaller share of the population.
People born overseas make up 24% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there is a notable presence of Irish and Scottish heritage.
About 10.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still well below the Queensland and Australian averages.
A higher proportion of people here report having no religion—44.5%—which is well above both the state and national figures.
Education levels are exceptionally high, with 44.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Nearly 80% of residents completed Year 12, which is among the highest for its level.
The area is very wealthy; typical weekly family income is $3,368, which is far above the Queensland average of $2,024. About 42.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents here are generally healthier than the national average, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities.
A higher number of people care for children unpaid compared to most areas. Conversely, fewer residents provide other forms of unpaid care or spend significant time on housework.
The First Nations community in Balmoral has a much higher Year 12 completion rate than the state average and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Most households consist of couples with children (62.7%) or couples without children (24.4%), with a typical household size of 2.5 people.
Rentals are much more common here than in other similar areas, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure. Monthly mortgage payments are also very high, often exceeding $2,700.
The area is well connected, with a high number of public transport stops and a significant 27.4% of the workforce working from home.
The community is quite mobile, with 51.3% of people moving into the area in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.
Employment is strong, with 75.3% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state figure. Many residents work in professional, technical, or health care roles.
Balmoral is very walkable, with nearly 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, and groceries.