Balga
WA 6061 • Greater Perth
About Balga
Balga is a diverse suburb of nearly 14,000 residents in Perth's northern corridor, 11 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Stirling. The suburb developed in the 1970s and offers affordable housing. While lacking rail, buses connect to the Stirling train station and city.
The community is remarkably multicultural, with significant African, Indian, and Southeast Asian populations. Affordable housing attracts working families and new migrants. Balga suits those seeking affordable northern suburbs living in a diverse community with reasonable city access.
Balga falls under postcode 6061 and is governed by Stirling Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Girrawheen electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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93 Balga Avenue
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Fernhurst Crescent
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Markham Way
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9 Finchley Crescent
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Maitland Road
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Corner Mirrabooka & Boyare Avenue
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9 Threadleaf Way
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45 Dryandra Drive
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Laythorne Street
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158-150 Hillsborough Drive
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Mayfair Street (Cnr Harrison St)
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29 Marda Way
Housing 2021 Census
362 state housing + 60 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 840
- 2. Vietnam 469
- 3. England 386
- 4. Myanmar 340
- 5. New Zealand 317
- 6. Philippines 257
- 7. Pakistan 208
- 8. Malaysia 180
- 9. North Macedonia 138
- 10. China 121
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)