Balmoral
QLD 4171 • Greater Brisbane
About Balmoral
Balmoral is an affluent inner-eastern suburb of Brisbane, located approximately 5 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD within Brisbane City Council. Occupying just 1.3 square kilometres, it is a compact, densely settled residential area with a population of 4,173 and a median age of 37. The median household income of around $2,671 per week is well above the Queensland average, reflecting the suburb's prestigious positioning in Brisbane's sought-after eastern corridor. Character Queenslander homes, renovated cottages, and modern residences line the tree-shaded streets.
Balmoral borders the Brisbane River and sits adjacent to the lively suburbs of Bulimba and Hawthorne, giving residents easy access to the celebrated Oxford Street dining and café precinct. Bus routes connect the suburb to Brisbane CBD and nearby ferry terminals at Bulimba and Norman Park. Well-regarded public and private schools, riverside parklands, and a strong neighbourhood community make Balmoral especially popular with professional families. Its combination of leafy streets, river proximity, and city convenience places it among Brisbane's most desirable residential addresses.
Balmoral falls under postcode 4171 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bulimba electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Translink Routes 234, 235 — Brisbane CBD (Cultural Centre) 20-30 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ City Cat ferry accessible from nearby Bulimba or Norman Park wharves; good bus frequency to CBD
Some daily errands can be done on foot within the suburb, with access to nearby Oxford Street's shops and cafes a short walk away
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Oxford Street
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33 Alexandra Street
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86 Hawthorne Road
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 245
- 2. New Zealand 158
- 3. South Africa 56
- 4. Ireland 36
- 5. United States 33
- 6. India 32
- 7. Scotland 32
- 8. Philippines 27
- 9. Italy 23
- 10. Papua New Guinea 19
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)