Overall score
Balmoral
60.8/100
Seven Hills
57.7/100
Balmoral for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Balmoral
60.8/100
Seven Hills
57.7/100
Crime rate
Balmoral
25.7 / 1k
Seven Hills
40.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balmoral
44
Seven Hills
81
Population
Balmoral
4,173
Seven Hills
2,732
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Balmoral | Seven Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.8/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.7 / 1k | 40.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 16 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 81 |
| Population | 4,173 | 2,732 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Balmoral reads as a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel; Seven Hills is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Seven Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Balmoral keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Balmoral is stronger for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves; Seven Hills answers with walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Balmoral, while Seven Hills remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.