Balmoral, NSW 2571 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Balmoral is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2571, home to 730 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Wingecarribee local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 80 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 730
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,931 /week
- Median personal income
- $759 /week
- Median family income
- $2,083 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Lake Macquarie
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hume
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Yanderra Public School
- Bargo Public School
- Hill Top Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 13 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 20 bus stops
- Balmoral RFS, Railway Pde
- Wilson Dr Opp 508
- 508 Wilson Dr
- 504 Wilson Dr
- Railway Pde At Station St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 38.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 43.9% of the 285 resolvable premises in Balmoral. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 32.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 23.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 43.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 465 across postcode 2571 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 23% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 129 violent offences, 85 property damage, 82 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Balmoral?
Balmoral (NSW 2571) had 730 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Lake Macquarie local government area.
What is the median rent in Balmoral?
The median advertised rent in Balmoral is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Balmoral?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Balmoral covering government sectors. Nearest include: Yanderra Public School (4.7 km), Bargo Public School (5.7 km), Hill Top Public School (6.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Balmoral?
Balmoral is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (43.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Balmoral?
Across postcode 2571, 465 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (129), property damage (85), theft (82). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Balmoral?
In Balmoral, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (38.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Balmoral?
20 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Balmoral centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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