Balmoral, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Balmoral, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Balmoral |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.45674 |
| Longitude | 153.06871 |
| Population | 3,787 |
| Density | 2958.6 /km² |
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Elevation | 40 m |
| Postcode | 4171 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 4 km east-northeast |
Balmoral is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,787. The locality covers an area of 1.3 km², giving a population density of about 2958.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 40 m above sea level. It lies approximately 4 km east-northeast of Brisbane. Balmoral is located at 27.4567°S, 153.0687°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4171.
Balmoral rests on the undulating Brisbane River, its character shaped by the gentle slopes that lead down to the water's edge, a place where the air often carries the subtle scent of eucalyptus and damp earth. It lies 4.5 km east-north-east of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 70°T), and is situated 12.3 km east of The Gap. The low-slung houses, many painted in muted tones of cream and pale blue, seem to absorb the warm Queensland sun, their verandas offering respite from the midday heat. Here, the rhythm of life is dictated by the shifting light, the quiet hum of cicadas in the warmer months, and the occasional distant bark of a dog echoing across the paddocks that fringe the developed areas. The river itself acts as a silent artery, its surface reflecting the vast, pale sky, a constant presence that shapes the visual plane and offers a sense of boundless possibility.
Historically, Balmoral's development was intrinsically linked to the fertile lands along the river, supporting a succession of agricultural pursuits that have left their mark on the landscape. While the immediate vicinity is now largely residential, echoes of its past can be glimpsed in the remnants of old farm tracks and the mature fig trees that stand sentinel near original homestead sites. The local economy, now diversified, still retains a connection to the land, with small-scale horticulture and artisanal producers finding a niche, their wares often appearing at the weekend markets that draw neighbours and visitors alike. It is a place that feels both settled and in constant, quiet flux, a living testament to the enduring appeal of riverine living, where the past is a gentle whisper beneath the present day's unfolding narrative.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Balmoral, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Balmoral, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Balmoral includes the postcode (4171), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Balmoral is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |