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Balcatta

WA 6021 • Greater Perth

10,813
Population (2021)
$41,808
Median Income
7.05 km²
Area
$340/wk
Median Rent
AffordableMulticulturalEstablishedNorthern Perth

About Balcatta

Balcatta is an established suburb 10 kilometres north of Perth's CBD in the City of Stirling. The suburb offers a mix of residential areas and light industrial zones, with good access to the Mitchell Freeway and Karrinyup shopping.

Practical northern living defines Balcatta—affordable established housing with good accessibility to employment and amenities. The multicultural community includes significant Italian and Vietnamese populations. Balcatta attracts working families seeking northern suburbs value.

Balcatta falls under postcode 6021 and is governed by Stirling Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Balcatta electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6021
Urban Area
Stirling - Inner South
LGA / Council
Stirling
Federal Electorate
Cowan
State Electorate
Balcatta
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.87°, 115.82°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
7.05 km²
Elevation
33m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Northlands Plaza Shopping Centre Cnr Wanneroo Road & Amelai Street Balcatta 6021 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$340
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,756
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
6.1%

247 state housing + 34 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,382
Census 2021
10,813
▲ 4.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,736
Income 2021
$41,808
▲ 20.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,195
Born Overseas 4,056

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Italy 565
  • 2. India 406
  • 3. England 345
  • 4. North Macedonia 214
  • 5. New Zealand 167
  • 6. Greece 142
  • 7. Ireland 128
  • 8. Vietnam 122
  • 9. Philippines 117
  • 10. South Africa 96

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,561
Australian 2,233
Italian 2,209
Irish 790
Macedonian 621
Scottish 580
Indian 424
Chinese 389
Croatian 314
Greek 296

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,091
Both parents born in Australia
5,748
Both parents born overseas
1,417
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
53.2%
No Religion
29.6%
Hinduism
4.0%
Buddhism
2.9%
Islam
2.6%
Sikhism
0.6%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
638 (5.9%)
5-14 years
1,041 (9.6%)
15-19 years
462 (4.3%)
20-24 years
558 (5.2%)
25-34 years
1,805 (16.7%)
35-44 years
1,707 (15.8%)
45-54 years
1,282 (11.9%)
55-64 years
1,095 (10.1%)
65-74 years
975 (9.0%)
75-84 years
813 (7.5%)
85+ years
436 (4.0%)

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