Balcatta
WA 6021 · Stirling
10,813 (2021) → 11,757 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Balcatta is a moderate growth suburb in Stirling, WA 6021, about 10km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Balcatta are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 75/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Balcatta has an overall score of 75/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6021 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Italy (5.23%), India (3.75%), England (3.19%), North Macedonia (1.98%), New Zealand (1.54%)
Top languages: Italian (7.61%), Macedon (4.03%), Gujarati (2.03%), Vietnamese (1.46%), Mandarin (1.45%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1061 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- West Balcatta Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1070
- Balcatta Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1064
- St Lawrence Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1060
- Takari Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1055
- Balcatta Senior High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1045
Nearby (within 10km)
- Westminster Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 971
- Westminster Education Support CentrePrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 979
- Lake Gwelup Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1126
- West Coast Steiner SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1101
- Nollamara Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 981
- Balga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 937
- North Balga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 922
- East Hamersley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1051
- North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre - North Balga CampusPrimary · Government · 2.6km
- West Coast Language Development Centre - East Hamersley CampusPrimary · Government · 2.6km
- Glendale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1066
- St Gerard's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1015
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Balcatta
Is Balcatta safe?
Balcatta has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,115 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Balcatta from Perth CBD?
Balcatta is about 9.6 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 41 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Balcatta?
Balcatta has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1059 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Balcatta?
Balcatta has a transport score of 75/100 and 78 bus stops.