Ballajura at a glance
Median house
$630,000
Median unit
$437,500
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
18.5k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Ballajura.
The postcode for Ballajura is 6066 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in Ballajura is $630,000.
Ballajura (6066) sits in the Swan region of Western Australia. The median house here is $630,000, in line with the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Ballajura has roughly 18,459 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Ballajura scores 14/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ballajura's population at 18,459, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
18,459
Median age
37
Family households
80%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $630,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Western Australia median. Units come in around $437,500, roughly 31% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $126,000. Prices are in line with the Western Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$630,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $437,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$630,000
$437,500
18,459
Median age: 37
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.89% (median rent $350/wk against a $630,000 price tag). Units yield 4.16% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.89%
Based on $630,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.16%
Based on $437,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202680%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
Getting around
Walkability.
14
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ballajura.
Local schools for Ballajura
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Government School Catchment
Ballajura Primary School
Ballajura Community College
Illawarra Primary School
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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 Ballajura.
- What is the median house price in Ballajura?
- The median house price in Ballajura, WA 6066 is $630,000. The median unit price is $437,500.
- What is the Ballajura postcode?
- Ballajura is in the 6066 postcode, in WA, in the City of Swan region.
- Where is Ballajura?
- Ballajura is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6066. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Swan region.
- What is the average rent in Ballajura?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Ballajura?
- There are 20 schools serving Ballajura on this page, including Ballajura Primary School, Ballajura Community College, Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School.
- How walkable is Ballajura?
- Ballajura has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ballajura?
- Ballajura is close to Alexander Heights, Cullacabardee, Malaga, Koondoola, Mirrabooka.
- What is the population of Ballajura?
- The population of Ballajura is approximately 18,459 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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