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Balmoral

Postcode: 4171 | Distance to CBD: 4 km

Welcome to Balmoral

Balmoral is a beautiful suburb in Brisbane's east, sitting just back from the river.

Many homes have city views and there are stately old Queenslanders sitting comfortably alongside contemporary designs.

In Pashen Street, Balmoral stands the tiny heritage listed former fire station built in the 1920s and used as a fire station until recent years.

With Oxford Street shopping precinct at Bulimba right next door Balmoral is ideally situated.

Residents have a number of schools to choose from and there is a library at Bulimba too.

Many of the well known features of the local area have the Balmoral name but are actually situated in surrounding suburbs.

There's the historic Balmoral Cemetery in Morningside and the Balmoral Hotel and Balmoral Cineplex in Bulimba. Balmoral movie-goers also have the Hawthorne 3 in Hawthorne Road closeby.

There are several lovely big parks around Balmoral as well as Colmslie Beach Reserve, a popular recreation area.

Statistics

Balmoral is about 4km from Brisbane’s CBD. Over 38% of households in this area are comprised of couples with children, 17% are single parent families and 12% are lone person households. Units account for only 19% of dwellings in this area, while stand alone houses account for over 70%. This suburb has a lively café precinct and offers quality housing close to the city.

Local Events

Find out about events planned in and around this suburb. You can list your own events in our Brisbane-wide events calendar for free.

Eating and drinking

There are plenty of great dining options in and around Balmoral. If you’re looking for a local café, take-away, pub or restaurant you’ll find it here.

Linda says: A cosmopolitan atmosphere with lots of eateries serving everything from coffee to restaurant food. Everyone is relaxed and go out to enjoy themselves.

Shopping

There are many small shops around Balmoral and you’re close to Oxford Street – the café and retail centre of Bulimba. There’s also Morningside Central on the corner of Junction and Wynnum Roads.

Education

If you're looking for playgroups, childcare, kindergartens or schools in this area, you'll find them here.

Leisure

Check out this section for things to do in your spare time. There's sport, leisure activities, local events and more.

More Balmoral information

REIQ Profile

Take a look at REIQ's real estate profile. You can find suburb statistics, get a feel for its "character" and check out the median house prices and rents.

History

Learn about the Aboriginal history, urban development, notable residents and landmarks of the area.

Pocket Neighbourhood Guide

Your neighbourhood at a glance. Discover the secrets of the local area... as well as what makes it special.

Balmoral tales

The builder, the architect and the engineer

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