Balcatta vs Westminster
Balcatta scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balcatta (1037) sits above Westminster (990). Balcatta skews owner-occupied (65%), Westminster runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
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Balcatta and Westminster side by side
| Measure | Balcatta | Westminster |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1037 | 990 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,813 | 7,042 |
| Median age | 39 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 716 mm | 741 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 31.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Balcatta edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 990).
Balcatta vs Westminster: common questions
Does Balcatta or Westminster have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balcatta scores 1037 vs 990 in Westminster. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Balcatta or Westminster?
Balcatta scores 26/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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