Balga Postcode
Western Australia
Balga is an inner suburb in Western Australia, located approximately 11 km from the Perth CBD. It falls within the 6061 postcode area and uses the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Balga has a population of 13,864 (7,010 males, 6,856 females). The median age is 32 years.
The median weekly household income in Balga is $1,299, with a median personal income of $713 per week.
The median weekly rent is $310 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,482.
In terms of birthplace, 63% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (1,637), India (840), and Vietnam (469).
45.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 44.5% speak another language.
The employment rate in Balga shows 6,205 people employed (3,551 full-time, 2,235 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 7.1%.
The most common occupations are community & personal service (770), professionals (694), and technicians & trades (507).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Balga has an IRSAD score of 892 placing it in decile 2 (highly disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Balga covers an area of 5.3 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2638 persons per km².
Statistically, Balga sits within the Wanneroo area, part of the broader Perth - North West region. It falls under the Wanneroo local government area.
The federal electorate for Balga is Stirling (Inner Metropolitan).
The 6061 postcode is shared by Balga along with Mirrabooka, Nollamara and Westminster.
Balga Details
| Postcode | 6061 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 13,864 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,299/week |
| Median Personal Income | $713/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $310 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,482 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 5.3 km² |
| Population Density | 2638/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5,313 |
| Completed Year 12 | 42.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 68.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 386 (2.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (highly disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -31.8576 |
| Longitude | 115.8358 |
| Distance from Perth | 11 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Wanneroo |
| Local Government | Wanneroo |
| Federal Electorate | Stirling |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 2,923 (21.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,606 (11.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 5,197 (37.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,569 (18.5%) |
| 65+ years | 1,559 (11.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 1,086 (7.8%) |
| Asthma | 375 (2.7%) |
| Diabetes | 340 (2.5%) |
| Arthritis | 303 (2.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 237 (1.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 233 (1.7%) |
| Cancer | 99 (0.7%) |
| Dementia | 26 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 408 (7.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,321 (44.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,816 (35.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 628 (12.1%) |