Balcatta vs Hamersley
The verdict
Hamersley rates higher for liveability (89 vs 84). Balcatta has a shorter estimated CBD commute (41 vs 48 min).
Scores
BalcattaHamersley
| Balcatta | Hamersley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 78 |
| Transport | 75 | 78 |
| Education | 65 | 66 |
| Liveability | 84 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balcatta | Hamersley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,813 | 5,209 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,537 | $1,856 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.4% | 40.2% |
| Born in Australia | 57.3% | 69.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Balcatta Moderate Growth · Hamersley Moderate Growth
Property
| Balcatta | Hamersley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Hamersley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 314 | 307 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 148 | 154 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,008 | 1,017 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,115 | 9,115 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balcatta | Hamersley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 3 |
| Government | 4 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,059 | 1,059 |
See the full school list on each profile: Balcatta · Hamersley
Transport
| Balcatta | Hamersley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 78 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 78 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 48 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Balcatta | Hamersley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 27 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 36 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.3 km | 5.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.6 km | 11.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.3 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.1 km | 12.5 km |
Population & growth
| Balcatta | Hamersley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,813 | 5,209 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,757 | 5,664 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,663 | 6,582 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.11% | 2.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balcatta or Hamersley?
Balcatta and Hamersley have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Balcatta or Hamersley?
Balcatta and Hamersley have similar average school ICSEA scores (1059 and 1059).
Which has better public transport, Balcatta or Hamersley?
Hamersley has the higher transport score (Balcatta 75/100 vs Hamersley 78/100).
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