Balmoral vs Morningside
Balmoral scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 48/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balmoral (1112) sits above Morningside (1098).
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Balmoral and Morningside side by side
| Measure | Balmoral | Morningside |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,880,000 | – |
| Median unit | $710,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $900/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $660/wk | $650/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 51.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 47.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1112 | 1098 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 48 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 11,755 |
| Median age | – | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1007 mm | 1007 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Balmoral edges out on average school ICSEA (1112 vs 1098).
Balmoral vs Morningside: common questions
Does Balmoral or Morningside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balmoral scores 1112 vs 1098 in Morningside. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Balmoral or Morningside?
Balmoral scores 100/100 on walkability vs 48/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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