Overall score
Awaba
25.1/100
Balmoral
32.5/100
Awaba vs Balmoral, NSW suburb comparison
Balmoral for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AwabaBalmoral
Crime rate
Awaba
80.2 / 1k
Balmoral
80.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Awaba
21
Balmoral
7
Population
Awaba
430
Balmoral
730
Metric leadAwaba 3Balmoral 7across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Awaba is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, and Balmoral is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
On the data, Awaba is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook; Balmoral answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Awaba sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Balmoral.
Households prioritising schools may find Awaba the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Balmoral.