Balga vs Nollamara
The verdict
Nollamara rates higher for education (68 vs 58). Nollamara has a shorter estimated CBD commute (36 vs 44 min).
Scores
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| Balga | Nollamara | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 76 |
| Transport | 71 | 74 |
| Education | 58 | 68 |
| Liveability | 88 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balga | Nollamara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,864 | 12,779 |
| Median age | 32 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,299 | $1,492 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.6% | 43.0% |
| Born in Australia | 44.7% | 44.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Growth: Balga High Growth · Nollamara High Growth
Property
| Balga | Nollamara | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Balga | Nollamara | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 317 | 313 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | 149 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,010 | 1,009 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,115 | 9,115 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balga | Nollamara | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 3 |
| Government | 6 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 950 | 1,051 |
Transport
| Balga | Nollamara | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 71 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 70 | 52 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 36 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 4.1 km |
Liveability
| Balga | Nollamara | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 20 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.3 km | 8.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.8 km | 8.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.2 km | 8.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.3 km | 8.4 km |
Population & growth
| Balga | Nollamara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,864 | 12,779 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,026 | 14,297 |
| Projected 2041 | 18,435 | 21,270 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.03% | 2.85% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balga or Nollamara?
Balga and Nollamara have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Balga or Nollamara?
Nollamara has a higher average school ICSEA (Balga 950 vs Nollamara 1051; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Balga or Nollamara?
Nollamara has the higher transport score (Balga 71/100 vs Nollamara 74/100).
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