Balga vs Westminster
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The verdict
Balga rates higher for liveability (88 vs 81). Westminster rates higher for education (64 vs 58). Westminster has a shorter estimated CBD commute (40 vs 44 min).
Scores
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| Balga | Westminster | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 73 |
| Transport | 70 | 72 |
| Education | 58 | 64 |
| Liveability | 88 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balga | Westminster | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,864 | 7,042 |
| Median age | 32 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,299 | $1,404 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.6% | 37.8% |
| Born in Australia | 44.7% | 44.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Balga High Growth · Westminster High Growth
Property
| Balga | Westminster | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Westminster | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 317 | 312 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | 156 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,010 | 1,008 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balga | Westminster | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 3 |
| Government | 6 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 941 | 982 |
See the full school list on each profile: Balga · Westminster
Transport
| Balga | Westminster | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 70 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Balga | Westminster | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 20 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.3 km | 8.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.8 km | 9.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.2 km | 8.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.3 km | 9.9 km |
Population & growth
| Balga | Westminster | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,864 | 7,042 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,026 | 7,878 |
| Projected 2041 | 18,435 | 11,721 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.03% | 2.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balga or Westminster?
Balga and Westminster have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Balga or Westminster?
Westminster has a higher average school ICSEA (Balga 941 vs Westminster 982; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Balga or Westminster?
Westminster has the higher transport score (Balga 70/100 vs Westminster 72/100).
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