Browse property in Balmoral

Overview

Balmoral is a small town in the Shire of Southern Grampians, Western District of Victoria, with a population of 294 recorded in the 2016 census. Settled in the early 1850s, the community retains a historic charm highlighted by the town oval named for local cricket legend Johnny Mullagh. Residents enjoy a range of recreational options, including the Balmoral Golf Club on Rocklands Road and a joint Australian Rules football and netball club with neighbouring Harrow competing in the Horsham & District Football League. The Black Swamp natural‑features reserve lies just 0.7 km away, offering nearby open‑space for walking and wildlife spotting.

Although the original railway linking Horsham and Hamilton via Balmoral closed in 1979, the town remains accessible via road and is served by a local fire station (1.5 km) and the Balmoral K‑12 Community College (2 km) for education. The former Douglas Mine, operated by Iluka Resources from 2006 to 2012, sits close to the township, adding a layer of industrial heritage to the area’s diverse housing mix and lifestyle.