Moreton Bay Regional Council
Balmoral Ridge
Balmoral Ridge at a glance
Population
302
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Balmoral Ridge.
Balmoral Ridge (4552) sits in the Moreton Bay region of Queensland.
Balmoral Ridge has roughly 302 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Balmoral Ridge's population at 302, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
302
Median age
57
Family households
86%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$375/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
302
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Moreton Bay City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
32,856
total offences in 2026 across the Moreton Bay City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Balmoral Ridge.
Local schools for Balmoral Ridge
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Government School Catchment
Maleny State School
Maleny State High School
Montville State School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Balmoral Ridge.
- What is the Balmoral Ridge postcode?
- Balmoral Ridge is in the 4552 postcode, in QLD, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Balmoral Ridge?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $375.
- What schools are in Balmoral Ridge?
- There are 9 schools serving Balmoral Ridge on this page, including Maleny State School, Maleny State High School, The River School.
- What suburbs are near Balmoral Ridge?
- Balmoral Ridge is close to North Maleny, Maleny, Bald Knob, Baroon Pocket, Mountain View.
- What is the population of Balmoral Ridge?
- Balmoral Ridge has approximately 302 residents. The median age is 57.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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