Balga at a glance
Walk score
38
Car dependent
Population
13.9k
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Balga.
The postcode for Balga is 6061 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Balga (6061) sits in the Wanneroo region of Western Australia.
Balga has roughly 13,864 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Balga scores 38/100 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Balga's population at 13,864, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (49% own, 48% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
13,864
Median age
32
Family households
62%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
49%
Renter occupied
48%
At a deeper level
13,864
Median age: 32
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Getting around
Walkability.
38
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Balga.
Local schools for Balga
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Government School Catchment
North Balga Primary School
Balga Primary School
Warriapendi 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 Balga.
- What is the Balga postcode?
- Balga is in the 6061 postcode, in WA, in the City of Wanneroo region.
- Where is Balga?
- Balga is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6061. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Wanneroo region.
- What is the average rent in Balga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Balga?
- There are 20 schools serving Balga on this page, including North Balga Primary School, Balga Primary School, Warriapendi Primary School.
- How walkable is Balga?
- Balga has a Walk Score of 38 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Balga?
- Balga is close to Westminster, Girrawheen, Hamersley, Balcatta, Nollamara.
- What is the population of Balga?
- The population of Balga is approximately 13,864 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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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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