Balcatta vs Balga
The verdict
Balcatta rates higher for education (65 vs 58). Balcatta is closer to the coast (6.3 km vs 8.3 km).
Scores
BalcattaBalga
| Balcatta | Balga | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 73 |
| Transport | 75 | 71 |
| Education | 65 | 58 |
| Liveability | 84 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balcatta | Balga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,813 | 13,864 |
| Median age | 39 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,537 | $1,299 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.4% | 30.6% |
| Born in Australia | 57.3% | 44.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Balcatta Moderate Growth · Balga High Growth
Property
| Balcatta | Balga | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Balcatta | Balga | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 314 | 317 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 148 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,008 | 1,010 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,115 | 9,115 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balcatta | Balga | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 7 |
| Government | 4 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,059 | 950 |
Transport
| Balcatta | Balga | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 71 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 78 | 70 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 44 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 4.2 km |
Liveability
| Balcatta | Balga | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 27 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 36 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.3 km | 8.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.6 km | 10.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.3 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.1 km | 11.3 km |
Population & growth
| Balcatta | Balga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,813 | 13,864 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,757 | 15,026 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,663 | 18,435 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.11% | 2.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balcatta or Balga?
Balcatta and Balga have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Balcatta or Balga?
Balcatta has a higher average school ICSEA (Balcatta 1059 vs Balga 950; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Balcatta or Balga?
Balcatta has the higher transport score (Balcatta 75/100 vs Balga 71/100).
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