40 Preston Way

Balga WA 6061

The size of Balga is approximately 5.2 square kilometres. It has 38 parks covering nearly 14.5% of total area. The population of Balga in 2011 was 10,701 people. By 2016 the population was 12,698 showing a population growth of 18.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Balga is 20-29 years. Households in Balga are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Balga work in a trades occupation. In 2011, 49.5% of the homes in Balga were owner-occupied compared with 50.6% in 2016.

Balga has 7,658 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Balga have seen a 101.98% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 150.28% increase. As at 31 August 2024:

• The median value for Houses in Balga is $574,336 while the median value for Units is $546,762.
• Houses have a median rent of $560 while Units have a median rent of $563.