9 min drive to Stirling + 5 min transfer + 21 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
39 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1537/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.6%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
65%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
6.3%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.2
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Balcatta
Full-time 31.5%Part-time 17.7%Unemployed 2.5%Not in labour 48.3%
Dwelling Types
Balcatta
House 53.0%Semi-detached 46.5%
Commute Mode
Balcatta
Car 86.2%Transit 4.6%Bicycle 0.7%Walk 1.1%WFH 7.5%
Country of Birth
Australia
57.3%
India
3.8%
England
3.2%
New Zealand
1.5%
Vietnam
1.1%
Language at Home
English only
63.9%
Italian
3.7%
Mandarin
0.7%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Greek
0.5%
Frequently Asked Questions about Balcatta
Is Balcatta safe?
Balcatta has a safety score of 16/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Stirling (WA) (72/100), Gwelup (79/100), Westminster (32/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Balcatta?
Median weekly rent in Balcatta is $750/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Stirling (WA) ($900/wk), Gwelup ($975/wk), Westminster ($725/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Balcatta?
Balcatta has a school rating of 73/100 across 5 schools, which is above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Balcatta Senior High School (Secondary), St Lawrence Primary School (Primary), Balcatta Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Balcatta from Perth CBD?
Balcatta is 17 minutes by car, or 46 minutes by public transport, or 35 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Balcatta affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Balcatta is $1.0M, up 22.2% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $790K. For renters, median weekly rent is $750/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Stirling (WA) ($1.4M), Gwelup ($1.7M), Westminster ($775K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/balcatta
🚗 Car Dependent🌳 Established💰 Affordable
Balcatta is an established, working-class northern suburb with a strong multicultural flavour. Italian heritage runs deep and the community has a down-to-earth, no-frills character. Affordable by Perth standards, it suits first-home buyers and families drawn to its parks, reserves, and proximity to major retail. The area is heavily car-dependent, with gyms and big-box shopping well-represented, though safety perceptions vary by street.
The median house price is $1.00M and rent of $750/week, close to the Perth metro median. From Balcatta, the CBD is a 17-minute drive away (46 min by transit), and most residents drive (72%). The safety score of 16/100 is 36 points below the metro average of 52. Education options include 5 schools, rated 73/100 and well above average. Typical residents are around 39 years old, with a household income of $1,537/week.
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