Balga


About Balga

Balga is northern suburb of Perth located in the City of Stirling. The name "Balga" was adopted in 1954 derived from the Aboriginal word for the indigenous grass tree Xanthorrhoea. Most dwellings in Balga are made of brick and tile, reflecting the period of development and while most residences are detached, there are some grouped dwellings and flats throughout the suburb. 

Life in Balga

Balga contains numerous parks, sporting facilities and recreational reserves with the largest being Princess Wallington Reserve. Balga also contains two local shopping centres and several primary schools as well as Balga Senior High School and the North Metropolitan TAFE. 


Balga quick stats

  • Postcode

    6061

  • Population

    12,685

  • Local government

    Stirling

  • Shops

    Mirrabooka Square, Westminster Shopping Centre, Stirling Central

  • Train station

    No train service

  • Bus

    Local bus service, Bus Port at Mirrabooka Square

35.7%
Sales growth
$570K
* Median sales price
14.5%
Rental growth
$630pw
* Median rental price

Nearby suburb growth

24.4%

Balcatta

34.5%

Girrawheen

23.1%

Hamersley

35.5%

Koondoola

11 km from Perth

Suburb prices

Median price data last updated 10 December 2024 containing transactions for the 12 month period ending November 2024 Sales data is annual up to the latest completed month. Rental data is year-on-year 3-month rolling up to the latest completed month. Data in this graph is revised as more transactions are settled.
Source: Landgate/REIWA

Buy

$570,000

  • 2BR

    $543K

  • 3BR

    $568K

  • 4BR

    $688K

Rent

$630pw

  • 2BR

    $562pw

  • 3BR

    $635pw

  • 4BR

    $640pw

Median price data last updated 10 December 2024 containing transactions for the 12 month period ending November 2024 Sales data is annual up to the latest completed month. Rental data is year-on-year 3-month rolling up to the latest completed month. Data in this graph is revised as more transactions are settled.
Source: Landgate/REIWA


Upper and lower quartiles

Upper quartile

$608K

Median

$570K

Lower quartile

$520K

Time on market

House

Days

18

Unit

Days

14

Balga
Perth

Total percentage change in annual median house price over the last 1, 5 or 10 years.


Suburb interest level

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This is based on views of residential properties for sale in this suburb within the last 14 days.

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