Overall score
Balmoral Ridge
62.9/100
North Maleny
61.7/100
Balmoral Ridge vs North Maleny, QLD Suburb Comparison
Balmoral Ridge for retirees and schools; North Maleny for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Balmoral RidgeNorth Maleny
Crime rate
Balmoral Ridge
12.9 / 1k
North Maleny
12.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balmoral Ridge
6
North Maleny
23
Population
Balmoral Ridge
302
North Maleny
710
Metric leadBalmoral Ridge 3North Maleny 43 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 retireesBalmoral Ridge
- Best for familiesNorth Maleny
- Best for investmentNorth Maleny
- Best for best valueNorth Maleny
- 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 | North Maleny |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.9/100 | 61.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.2/100 | 67.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.9 / 1k | 12.9 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 23 |
| Green cover | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| Population | 302 | 710 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Balmoral Ridge reads as a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace; North Maleny is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace. Balmoral Ridge sits among greener hillside streets, while North Maleny keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Balmoral Ridge tends to lead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, while North Maleny stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. Balmoral Ridge generally means more sought-after housing, while North Maleny leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Choose Balmoral Ridge if you are weighing retirees; lean toward North Maleny for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.