Mirrabooka vs Balga
Balga scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 38/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mirrabooka (976) sits above Balga (972). Mirrabooka skews owner-occupied (66%), Balga runs more rental-dense (49% owner).
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Mirrabooka and Balga side by side
| Measure | Mirrabooka | Balga |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 49.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 48.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 38 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,000 | 13,864 |
| Median age | 36 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 741 mm | 741 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°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
- Mirrabooka edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 972). Mirrabooka also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mirrabooka vs Balga: common questions
Does Mirrabooka or Balga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mirrabooka scores 976 vs 972 in Balga. 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, Mirrabooka or Balga?
Balga scores 38/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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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