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Western Australia · Postcode 6021
Balcatta postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 11 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Balcatta at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Balcatta vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Balcatta | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,537 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $340 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,756 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 39 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈WA | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 6021 covers Balcatta, an inland suburb of Perth about 11 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Perth - North West region of Western Australia. Local government services are provided by Stirling.
According to the 2021 Census, Balcatta has a population of 10,813 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,537, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. The Indigenous population is 144 (1.3% of residents).
Housing in Balcatta includes a median weekly rent of $340, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,756, with 4,594 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 67.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Balcatta scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Balcatta area, including Balcatta Senior High School, West Balcatta Primary School, Balcatta Primary School and others.
Balcatta is part of the Stirling statistical area in Western Australia.
Balcatta details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6021 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 10,813 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,537/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $804/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $340 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,756 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 7.1 km² |
| Population Density | 1533/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,594 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 144 (1.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -31.8601754 |
| Longitude | 115.8104652 |
| Distance from Perth | 11 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Stirling |
| Local Government | Stirling |
| Federal Electorate | Stirling |
| State Electorate | Balcatta (North Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,679 (15.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,020 (9.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,512 (32.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,377 (22.0%) |
| 65+ years | 2,224 (20.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 989 (9.1%) |
| Asthma | 688 (6.4%) |
| Diabetes | 572 (5.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 410 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 294 (2.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 186 (1.7%) |
| Dementia | 134 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 343 (7.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,951 (43.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,602 (35.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 631 (13.9%) |
Schools in Balcatta
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Balcatta. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Balcatta
Same Postcode (6021)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.