Balga
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Balga, WA 6061.
About Balga
Welcome to Balga
Balga sits in Perth's northern suburbs, roughly 10 kilometres from the CBD, sandwiched between Mirrabooka and Westminster and bordered by Nollamara, Girrawheen and Koondoola. It's a suburb built for everyday living rather than showing off — quiet residential streets, generous blocks, and a genuinely diverse, youthful community, reflected in a median age of just 32.
For buyers and renters priced out of Perth's inner and coastal suburbs, Balga has become an increasingly popular alternative, offering solid family homes and unit options within easy reach of major shopping and employment hubs. It suits first-home buyers, investors and growing families looking for space and value without giving up convenience.
Lifestyle & dining
Balga's day-to-day life revolves around the surrounding neighbourhood centres rather than a single main strip, with residents typically heading to nearby Mirrabooka for its mix of cafes, restaurants and community facilities. The suburb itself has a strong multicultural character, and this shows up in the range of grocers, takeaway spots and community organisations dotted through the area, giving it a genuinely local, unpretentious feel.
Shopping
For bigger shopping trips, Mirrabooka Square and the broader Mirrabooka commercial precinct are just next door, offering supermarkets, fashion retailers and services. Girrawheen and Westminster also add smaller local shopping options within a short drive, meaning Balga residents rarely need to travel far for essentials.
Getting around
Balga is well served by bus routes connecting into Mirrabooka's transport hub, which links through to Perth's rail network via connecting services, making it a practical option for commuters without a car. Main roads such as Mirrabooka Avenue and Beach Road provide straightforward access into the CBD and out towards the coast, while the suburb's grid-like layout makes local trips around Nollamara, Koondoola and Girrawheen easy.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Balga Primary School, North Balga Primary School and Warriapendi Primary School all serving the area, alongside Majella Catholic Primary School for those seeking a faith-based option. Balga Senior High School provides local secondary schooling, while Gladys Newton School offers specialist education support, giving the suburb a solid spread of options across different needs and stages.
The property market
Balga's property market has been on a strong upward trajectory, with the median house price sitting at $750,000 after growth of 20.0% recently — a sign of the suburb's rising popularity among buyers seeking affordability within Perth's middle ring. Units and townhouses offer a slightly more accessible entry point, with a median unit price of $720,000, and current listings show a dwelling mix weighted heavily towards houses (64%), with townhouses making up 24%, apartments and units 6%, and land 6%.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock in Balga is predominantly established, with brick-and-tile homes on generous blocks typical of Perth's mid-to-late-20th-century suburban expansion. This mix, combined with a growing number of townhouse developments, gives buyers a range of choices, from renovator opportunities to more modern, low-maintenance builds, while the suburb's median rent of $695 per week reflects steady demand from tenants.
Market snapshot
Balga property market
Median sale price
$750k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$695
per week
Gross rental yield
4.8%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$596k
Median
$750k
Premium
$924k
Days on market
11
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
214
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +20.1% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Balga by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Balga, WA 6061.
Population
13,864
residents (2021)
Median age
32
years
Household income
$1,299
median, per week
Median rent
$310
per week
Median mortgage
$1,482
per month
Mortgage / income
26%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Balga
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Balga
$490k
22A Framfield Way
Sold ~July 2026
$899k
36a Balga Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$700k
7 Wythburn Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$850k
4C Arnold Place
Sold ~July 2026
$905k
30 Louden Street
Sold ~July 2026
$610k
8/3 Derrington Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$720k
4B Albourne Way
Sold ~July 2026
$770k
59 Walderton Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Balga suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Balga?
The median house price in Balga, WA is $750k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 20.0%.
How much is rent in Balga?
The median weekly rent in Balga is around $695 per week.
Is Balga a good place to live?
Balga is a suburb of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, 13 kilometres (8 mi) north of Perth city's central business district (CBD). Balga is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 13,864 and 6 schools in the area.
What is the population of Balga?
Balga has a population of 13,864 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 32.
What schools are in Balga?
There are 6 schools in or near Balga, including Gladys Newton School, Balga Primary School and Majella Catholic Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Balga?
Properties in Balga take around 11 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Balga?
Entry-level properties in Balga start around $596k, while premium homes reach $924k.
What suburbs are near Balga?
Suburbs near Balga include Westminster, Mirrabooka, Girrawheen, Nollamara and Koondoola Koondoola.
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