Overall score
Balmoral Ridge
62.9/100
Maleny
68.4/100
Balmoral Ridge vs Maleny, QLD Suburb Comparison
Balmoral Ridge for schools; Maleny for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Balmoral RidgeMaleny
Crime rate
Balmoral Ridge
12.9 / 1k
Maleny
13.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balmoral Ridge
6
Maleny
133
Population
Balmoral Ridge
302
Maleny
3,959
Metric leadBalmoral Ridge 2Maleny 71 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMaleny
- Best for investmentMaleny
- Best for best valueMaleny
- Best for best schoolsBalmoral Ridge
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 | Maleny |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.9/100 | 68.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.2/100 | 71.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.9 / 1k | 13.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 17 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 133 |
| Green cover | 8.3% | 12.9% |
| Population | 302 | 3,959 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Balmoral Ridge is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Maleny is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace. Balmoral Ridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Maleny keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Balmoral Ridge pulls ahead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Maleny is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Choose Balmoral Ridge if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Maleny for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.