QLD4171· Pop. 16,886Brisbane

BALMORAL

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

54

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

no recent data

Rent yield

5.8%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

5.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BALMORAL shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median rent

$796/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+3.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.74%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

72 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

BALMORAL is a metropolitan QLD suburb with steady capital growth momentum and high rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Strong rental yield of 5.8%
  • Consistent annual growth of 5.9%
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,830/wk

$95k taxable p.a.

Renters

36.4%

62.1% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.6%

Population growth

+5.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

18.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

13%

71% apartments

Degree qualified

35.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

20.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

110 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

15.5%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

3.8 km

Inner city

Days on market

23 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

58.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

83 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

3.4 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

11,263/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 4171

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Sts Peter and Paul's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1156

Bulimba State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1124

🎓Secondary (1)

Balmoral State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1047

📚Combined (1)

Lourdes Hill College

Catholic · Yrs 5-12

ICSEA 1120

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
73/ 100

8.2 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier
1112ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
62/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 24 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

30

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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