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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Corner Mirrabooka & Boyare Avenue
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93 Balga Avenue
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Fernhurst Crescent
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Markham Way
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9 Threadleaf Way
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45 Dryandra Drive
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9 Finchley Crescent
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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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Maitland Road
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29 Marda Way
Housing Costs 2021 Census
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
- 11. Iraq 121
- 12. Thailand 98
- 13. Italy 96
- 14. Brazil 88
- 15. Sri Lanka 82
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)