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Balmoral vs Morningside

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 0.9 km apart, on the same open data. Balmoral scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.

BalmoralMorningside
Active5242
Safety5656
Wealth8773
Value8869
Parks6626
Cafés1450
Transit8668
Green space3020
Active & healthy4646
Schools nearby (OSM)8152
Median rent$450/wk $430/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$2,077,500$1,700,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 202671161
Population4,17311,755
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Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Balmoral safer than Morningside?

Balmoral and Morningside score the same for safety on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Balmoral or Morningside?

Morningside has the lower median house price of the two ($1,700,000 vs $2,077,500).

Should I live in Balmoral or Morningside?

Balmoral scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Balmoral or Morningside.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →