Balga Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Balga Compares
Balga vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Balga | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,299 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $310 -WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,482 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 32 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.1% +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 6061 covers Balga, 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, Balga has a population of 13,864 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $1,299, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, higher than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 386 (2.8% of residents).
Housing in Balga includes a median weekly rent of $310, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,482, with 5,313 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Rental properties account for 49.7% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Balga scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
There are 6 schools in the Balga area, including Balga Senior High School, North Balga Primary School, Warriapendi Primary School and others.
Balga is part of the Stirling statistical area in Western Australia.
Balga Details
| Postcode | 6061 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 13,864 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,299/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $713/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $310 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,482 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 5.3 km² |
| Population Density | 2638/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5,313 |
| Australian Citizens | 68.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 386 (2.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -31.8576435 |
| Longitude | 115.8357889 |
| Distance from Perth | 11 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Stirling |
| Local Government | Stirling |
| Federal Electorate | Stirling |
Age Profile
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| 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%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 922 (6.7%) |
| Arthritis | 855 (6.2%) |
| Diabetes | 664 (4.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 444 (3.2%) |
| Cancer | 232 (1.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 230 (1.7%) |
| Dementia | 54 (0.4%) |
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%) |
Schools in Balga
Suburbs Near Balga
Same Postcode (6061)
More Balga Data
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.