Balmoral, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Balmoral Brisbane, Queensland
Bulimba Memorial Bowls and Community Club, 2022
Balmoral Location in Queensland
Population	4,173 (2021 census)
• Density	3,210/km2 (8,300/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4171
Area	1.3 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	8.4 km (5 mi) ENE of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Morningside Ward)
State electorate(s)	Bulimba
Federal Division(s)	Griffith
Suburbs around Balmoral: Bulimba Bulimba Morningside Bulimba Balmoral Morningside Hawthorne Morningside Morningside

Balmoral is a cool suburb found in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's a great place to live! In the 2021 census, about 4,173 people called Balmoral home.

Exploring Balmoral's Location

Balmoral is located about 9 kilometres (or 5.6 miles) east of the Brisbane CBD. This means it's not too far from the city centre, making it easy to get around.

A Look at Balmoral's Past

What's in a Name?

The name Balmoral comes from a Scottish Gaelic phrase, Baile Mhoireil. This means 'beautiful residence' or 'majestic castle'. It sounds like a pretty grand place, right?

Early Days and Growth

Back on 25 June 1927, a new area called Panorama Heights was sold. It had 53 special spots for homes. This area was on Fifth Avenue in Balmoral.

Balmoral also got its own high school! Balmoral State High School first opened its doors on 3 February 1958.

Saints Peter and Paul's School

A Catholic school, Saints Peter and Paul's, started in the area on 3 February 1916. It was run by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan. About 200 students attended when it first opened. Today, this school is located within Balmoral. In 1996, John Power became the first principal who wasn't a nun or priest.

Who Lives in Balmoral?

Population Changes Over Time

In the 2011 census, Balmoral had 3,827 people. Slightly more than half were female (51.8%) and 48.2% were male. The average age was 35 years old. This was a bit younger than the average for all of Australia.

Most people (74%) living in Balmoral were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included England (5.5%), New Zealand (4.2%), and Ireland (1.1%).

Languages Spoken at Home

Most people (88.4%) in Balmoral spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken included Spanish, Mandarin, Greek, Italian, and German.

By the 2016 census, Balmoral's population grew a little to 3,893 people. In the most recent 2021 census, the population reached 4,173 people.

Learning in Balmoral

Local Schools

Balmoral has two main schools:

• Sts Peter and Paul's School: This is a Catholic primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It's located at 33 Alexandra Street. In 2018, it had 653 students.
• Balmoral State High School: This is a government high school for students from Year 7 to Year 12. You can find it on the corner of Thynne Road and Lytton Road. In 2018, 554 students were enrolled here. The high school also has a special program for students with extra learning needs.

There isn't a government primary school right in Balmoral. Students usually go to Bulimba State School in nearby Bulimba or Morningside State School in Morningside.

Fun Things to Do

Bulimba Memorial Bowls and Community Club

If you like sports, the Bulimba Memorial Bowls and Community Club is at 6 Quinn Street. Here, you can try out lawn bowls, which is a fun game similar to bocce. They have both friendly games and competitions.

Famous Faces from Balmoral

• Laurel Edwards: She's a well-known presenter! You might know her from the Brisbane Breakfast Show on 4KQ or from Channel 7's show, The Great South East.