Overall score
Balmoral Ridge
38.2/100
Diamond Valley
33.9/100
Balmoral Ridge vs Diamond Valley, QLD suburb comparison
Balmoral Ridge for retirees and families; Diamond Valley for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Balmoral RidgeDiamond Valley
Crime rate
Balmoral Ridge
9.7 / 1k
Diamond Valley
17.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balmoral Ridge
4
Diamond Valley
0
Population
Balmoral Ridge
302
Diamond Valley
489
Metric leadBalmoral Ridge 5Diamond Valley 21 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBalmoral Ridge
- Best for familiesBalmoral Ridge
- Best for investmentDiamond Valley
- Best for best valueDiamond Valley
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.
| Category | Balmoral Ridge | Diamond Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.2/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 20.2/100 | 37.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.7 / 1k | 17.8 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 0 |
| Population | 302 | 489 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Balmoral Ridge is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Diamond Valley is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Balmoral Ridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Diamond Valley keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Balmoral Ridge tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while Diamond Valley stands out for housing affordability and a larger local community. On housing, Balmoral Ridge sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Diamond Valley.
Choose Balmoral Ridge if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Diamond Valley for investors and value-focused buyers.