Full-time 22.7%Part-time 16.1%Unemployed 1.1%Not in labour 60.1%
Dwelling Types
Balingup
House 96.1%Other 3.9%
Commute Mode
Balingup
Car 62.8%Transit 1.6%Walk 9.8%WFH 25.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
67.1%
England
12.9%
New Zealand
3.2%
Malaysia
0.7%
Philippines
0.5%
Language at Home
English only
96.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Balingup
Is Balingup safe?
Balingup has a safety score of 74/100, which is above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bridgetown (80/100), Kangaroo Gully (100/100), Donnybrook (WA) (58/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Balingup?
Median weekly rent in Balingup is $500/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bridgetown ($625/wk), Kangaroo Gully ($750/wk), Donnybrook (WA) ($650/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Balingup?
Balingup has a school rating of 42/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Balingup Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Balingup affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Balingup is $630K, up 19.6% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $500/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bridgetown ($755K), Kangaroo Gully ($878K), Donnybrook (WA) ($705K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/balingup
Balingup is a modest-sized suburb around 205 km from central Perth with a population of 565. Buyers can expect a median price of $630k and rent of $500/week, 38% below the Perth metro median.
The area scores 74/100 for safety, comfortably 22 points above Perth's metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. There are 1 school nearby, rated 42/100 overall and around average.
With a median age of 58, it is a more established community with a household income of $944/week.