City of Stirling
Balcatta
Balcatta at a glance
Median house
$387,000
Median unit
$316,800
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
10.8k
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Balcatta.
Balcatta (6021) sits in the Stirling region of Western Australia. The median house here is $387,000, well below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Balcatta has roughly 10,813 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Houses change hands at $387,000 on a typical sale, well below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $316,800, roughly 18% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $77,000. Prices are well below the Western Australia median, which keeps Balcatta on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$387,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$387,000
$316,800
10,813
Median age: 39
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.70% (median rent $350/wk against a $387,000 price tag). Units yield 5.58% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20264.70%
Based on $387,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20265.58%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202665%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Balcatta's population at 10,813, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,813
Median age
39
Family households
61%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Balcatta scores 26/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 14 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Getting around
Walkability.
26
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Balcatta.
Local schools for Balcatta
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Glendale Primary School
West Balcatta Primary School
Takari Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Balcatta.
- What is the median house price in Balcatta?
- The median house price in Balcatta, WA 6021 is $387,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Balcatta postcode?
- Balcatta is in the 6021 postcode, in WA, in the City of Stirling region.
- What is the average rent in Balcatta?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Balcatta?
- There are 20 schools serving Balcatta on this page, including Glendale Primary School, West Balcatta Primary School, Takari Primary School.
- How walkable is Balcatta?
- Balcatta has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Balcatta?
- Balcatta is close to Hamersley, Gwelup, Warwick, Gwelup Dc, Balga.
- What is the population of Balcatta?
- Balcatta has approximately 10,813 residents. The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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