Overall score
Balmoral Ridge
38.2/100
Maleny
66.5/100
Balmoral Ridge vs Maleny, QLD suburb comparison
Balmoral Ridge for retirees and families; Maleny for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Balmoral RidgeMaleny
Crime rate
Balmoral Ridge
9.7 / 1k
Maleny
8.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balmoral Ridge
4
Maleny
128
Population
Balmoral Ridge
302
Maleny
3,959
Metric leadBalmoral Ridge 1Maleny 7across 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 investmentMaleny
- Best for best valueMaleny
- Best for best schoolsMaleny
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 | 38.2/100 | 66.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 20.2/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.7 / 1k | 8.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 17 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 128 |
| 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 a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Maleny is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Choose Balmoral Ridge if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Maleny for investors and value-focused buyers.