Upper quartile
$660K
Median
$601K
Lower quartile
$570K
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
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Postcode
6061
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Population
12,685
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Local government
Stirling
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Shops
Mirrabooka Square, Westminster Shopping Centre, Stirling Central
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Train station
No train service
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Bus
Local bus service, Bus Port at Mirrabooka Square
29.2%
Sales growth
$601K
* Median sales price
18.2%
Rental growth
$650pw
* Median rental price
Nearby suburb growth
18.8%
Balcatta
32.0%
Girrawheen
19.5%
Hamersley
34.4%
Koondoola
11 km from Perth
Suburb prices
Source: Landgate/REIWA
Buy
$601,000
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2BR
$632K
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3BR
$600K
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4BR
$693K
Rent
$650pw
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2BR
$597pw
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3BR
$650pw
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4BR
$750pw
Median price data last updated 17 April 2025 containing transactions for the 12 month period ending March 2025
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
Time on market
Days
20
Days
13
1 Year5 Year10 Year
0255075100125
Balga
Perth
Total percentage change in annual median house price over the last 1, 5 or 10 years.
Suburb interest level
Average online views per property
59
Balga
93
Perth average
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