Balmoral, Queensland

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Balmoral
Brisbane,  Queensland
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Balmoral
Balmoral, Queensland
Coordinates 27°27′15″S153°03′59″E / 27.4541°S 153.0663°E / -27.4541; 153.0663 (Balmoral (centre of suburb))
Population4,173 (2021 census) [1]
 • Density3,210/km2 (8,300/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4171
Area1.3 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location8.4 km (5 mi) ENE of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s) City of Brisbane
(Morningside Ward) [2]
State electorate(s) Bulimba
Federal division(s) Griffith
Suburbs around Balmoral:
Bulimba Bulimba Morningside
Bulimba Balmoral Morningside
Hawthorne Morningside Morningside

Balmoral is a suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. [3] In the 2021 census, Balmoral had a population of 4,173 people. [1]

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Geography

Balmoral is located 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) east of the Brisbane CBD.

History

The name Balmoral is an anglicisation of Baile Mhoireil' which is Scottish Gaelic for 'beautiful residence' or 'majestic castle'. [4]

On 25 June 1927, Panorama Heights estate containing 53 reserved sites was auctioned by Thornton and Pearce. [5] The estate was located on Fifth Avenue, Balmoral. [6]

Balmoral State High School opened on 3 February 1958. [7]

On 12 December 1915, Archbishop James Duhig laid the foundation stone for a Catholic school in Bulimba. [8] Saints Peter and Paul's Catholic School was operated by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan and opened to an estimated 200 students on 3 February 1916. [9] [10] On Sunday 6 February 1916 Duhig returned to bless and officially open the school. [11] [12] The school is now located within the boundaries of Balmoral. [13] In 1996 John Power was appointed the first lay principal. [10]

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Balmoral had a population of 3,827 people, 51.8% female and 48.2% male. The median age of the Balmoral population was 35 years of age, 2 years below the Australian median. 74% of people living in Balmoral were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%; the next most common countries of birth were England 5.5%, New Zealand 4.2%, Ireland 1.1%, Scotland 0.8%, India 0.8%. 88.4% of people spoke only English at home; the next most popular languages were 0.9% Spanish, 0.7% Mandarin, 0.7% Greek, 0.5% Italian, 0.3% German. [14]

In the 2016 census, Balmoral had a population of 3,893 people. [15]

In the 2021 census, Balmoral had a population of 4,173 people. [1]

Education

Sts Peter and Paul's School is a Catholic primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at 33 Alexandra Street ( 27°27′32″S153°03′50″E / 27.4590°S 153.0640°E / -27.4590; 153.0640 (Sts Peter and Paul's School) ). [16] [17] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 653 students with 41 teachers (36 full-time equivalent) and 30 non-teaching staff (20 full-time equivalent). [18]

Balmoral State High School is a government secondary (7–12) school for boys and girls on the corner of Thynne Road and Lytton Road ( 27°27′22″S153°04′22″E / 27.4560°S 153.0727°E / -27.4560; 153.0727 (Balmoral State High School) ). [16] [19] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 554 students with 56 teachers (53 full-time equivalent) and 26 non-teaching staff (22 full-time equivalent). [18] It includes a special education program. [16]

There are no government primary schools in Balmoral. The nearest government primary schools are Bulimba State School in neighbouring Bulimba to the north-west and Morningside State School in neighbouring Morningside to the south. [13]

Amenities

The Bulimba Memorial Bowls and Community Club is at 6 Quinn Street ( 27°27′30″S153°04′18″E / 27.4582°S 153.0716°E / -27.4582; 153.0716 (Bulimba Bowls and Community Club) ). It offers competitive and social lawn bowls. [20]

Notable people

References

  1. 1 2 3 Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Balmoral (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. ↑ "Morningside Ward". Brisbane City Council. Archived from the original on 17 April 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
  3. ↑ "Balmoral – suburb in City of Brisbane (entry 49816)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  4. ↑ "Brisbane Suburb: Balmoral - History of Balmoral - ourbrisbane.com". Archived from the original on 27 December 2008. Retrieved 17 February 2009.
  5. ↑ "Panorama Heights Estate, Balmoral". State Library of Queensland. hdl:10462/deriv/252447. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  6. ↑ "COMING SALES". The Brisbane Courier . Queensland, Australia. 21 June 1927. p. 7. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2020– via Trove.
  7. ↑ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government . Retrieved 22 March 2014.
  8. ↑ "New Catholic School". The Brisbane Courier . No. 18, 068. Queensland, Australia. 13 December 1915. p. 9. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 8 April 2021– via National Library of Australia.
  9. ↑ Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN   978-1-921171-26-0
  10. 1 2 "A Rich History - 100 Years Old". Saints Peter and Paul's Catholic School. Archived from the original on 6 March 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  11. ↑ "NEW R.C. SCHOOL OPENED". Daily Standard . No. 965. Queensland, Australia. 7 February 1916. p. 6 (SECOND EDITION). Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 8 April 2021– via National Library of Australia.
  12. ↑ "New Convent School Opened at Bulimba by Archbishop Duhig". The Catholic Advocate . Vol. V, no. 244. Queensland, Australia. 10 February 1916. p. 17. Archived from the original on 29 August 2021. Retrieved 8 April 2021– via National Library of Australia.
  13. 1 2 "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government . Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  14. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Balmoral (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2 June 2024. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  15. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Balmoral (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  16. 1 2 3 "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  17. ↑ "Sts Peter and Paul's School". Archived from the original on 4 May 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  18. 1 2 "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  19. ↑ "Balmoral State High School". Archived from the original on 3 March 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  20. ↑ "Bulimba Bowls Club". Bulimba Bowls Club. Archived from the original on 7 March 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  21. ↑ "Past and present". Courier-Mail . 18 December 2011. Archived from the original on 9 March 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
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