Victoria · Suburb Profile

Balmoral VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Balmoral, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Balmoral VIC is 281 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Balmoral is $689 per week ($35,828 per year). Median rent in Balmoral is $100 per week ($433 per month). Balmoral has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Balmoral has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Balmoral is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balmoral is $702.

There were 5 recorded offences in Balmoral in 2025-25, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Balmoral Population

residents (Census 2021)

Balmoral Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$689/wk

$35,828 per year

#5678 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$100/wk

$433 per month

#8615 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$702/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Balmoral Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (141) Female 49.6% (139)

Population Density

1.2

people per km²

281 people · 242.6 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,525

Family income/wk

Balmoral Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Balmoral Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

70.8% 75 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

29.2% 31 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Balmoral Country of Birth

Australia

94.5%

England

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Balmoral Religion

No Religion

48.0%

Catholic

13.9%

Not stated

12.5%

Uniting Church

8.5%

Anglican

8.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.0%

Hinduism

1.8%

Lutheran

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Balmoral Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Balmoral Employment

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Employed full-time

36.7% 76 people

⏰

Employed part-time

17.4% 36 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 6 people

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Not in labour force

43.0% 89 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Balmoral Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.0%

Bachelor Degree

15.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.5%

Certificate I/II

11.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Balmoral Occupation

Managers

28.0%

Professionals

14.6%

Labourers

14.6%

Community & Personal Service

12.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.5%

Clerical & Administrative

7.3%

Sales Workers

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Balmoral Field of Study

Education

18.5%

Health

18.5%

Management & Commerce

16.0%

Agriculture & Environment

16.0%

Engineering

11.1%

Society & Culture

11.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Balmoral Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Balmoral Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

9.7%

$500-$649/wk

8.0%

$650-$799/wk

15.0%

$800-$999/wk

8.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.4%

$4,000+/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Balmoral Marital Status

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Married

43.6% 106

↔️

Separated

4.5% 11

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Divorced

13.2% 32

🕊️

Widowed

9.5% 23

👤

Never married

29.2% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Balmoral Ancestry

English

38.0%

Australian

33.6%

Irish

8.0%

Scottish

7.7%

German

4.7%

Other

1.9%

Indian

1.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.1%

Italian

1.1%

Dutch

0.8%

Filipino

0.8%

South African

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Balmoral School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

17.6%

Vocational Education

17.6%

Secondary — Catholic

9.8%

Secondary — Government

7.8%

Pre-school

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Balmoral Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.2% 27

✅

No need for assistance

94.8% 492

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Balmoral Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

30.9% 69

—

Not a volunteer

69.1% 154

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Balmoral Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

19.4%

$300-$449/mo

8.3%

$600-$799/mo

25.0%

$800-$999/mo

16.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Balmoral How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.2%

Walked only

18.3%

Other

4.3%

Truck

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Balmoral Car Ownership

1 vehicle

24.6%

2 vehicles

31.1%

3 vehicles

22.1%

4+ vehicles

22.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Balmoral Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.7%

2 bedrooms

19.2%

3 bedrooms

41.7%

4 bedrooms

29.2%

6+ bedrooms

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Balmoral Population Mobility

10.6%

moved in the last year

23.3%

moved in the last 5 years

5.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Balmoral Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

519

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Balmoral Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Stroke

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Balmoral Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.5%

$1-$149/wk

1.5%

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

7.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.5%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

13.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.0%

$3,500+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Balmoral Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.2%

Couple — children under 15

32.4%

Couple — no children under 15

20.5%

One parent — children under 15

6.2%

One parent — no children under 15

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Balmoral Military Service

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Previously served

6.5% 15

👤

Never served

93.5% 215

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Balmoral Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.2% 36

—

Did not provide

83.8% 186

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Balmoral Children Ever Born

No children

19.1%

1 child

16.0%

2 children

31.9%

3 children

20.2%

4 children

12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Balmoral When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Balmoral Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.2%

5–14 hours

26.3%

15–29 hours

14.5%

30+ hours

13.2%

Did not do domestic work

22.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Balmoral Household Size

1 person

41.3%

2 persons

33.1%

3 persons

13.2%

4 persons

9.9%

6+ persons

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Balmoral Where Residents Moved From

Same address

237

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Balmoral Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.4%

Step family — no other children

15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Balmoral Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Theft

Break & Enter

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Balmoral Schools

schools nearby

government

986

avg ICSEA score

total students

Balmoral K-12 Community College Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 86 students

986

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Balmoral Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,211/wk

Median Rent $100/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Balmoral

Your weekly income

≈ $5,248/month

Median rent $100/wk

Left after rent $1,111/wk

Rent share 8.3%

Balmoral vs State & National Average

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Pop: 141 Income: $691/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 141 Income: $441/wk Rent: $346/wk

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Pop: 141 Income: $697/wk Rent: $165/wk

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Pop: 141 Income: $852/wk Rent: $245/wk

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Pop: 141 Income: $782/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Balmoral

What is the population of Balmoral VIC?

The population of Balmoral VIC is 281 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².Balmoral is ranked #6,157 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Balmoral?

The median personal income in Balmoral VIC is $689 per week, or $35,828 per year.The median household income is $1,211 per week.Family income is $1,525 per week.Balmoral is ranked #5,678 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Balmoral?

Median rent in Balmoral VIC is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 8.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Balmoral ranks #8,615 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Balmoral?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balmoral VIC is $702. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Balmoral?

The median age in Balmoral VIC is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Balmoral a good suburb to live in?

Balmoral is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 281.The median income is $689/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20119. All dollar figures in AUD.