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Balcatta


About Balcatta

The 1960s saw the evolution of Balcatta from a rural activity area into the established suburb it is today. Properties in Balcatta have a distinct southern-European influence and are predominantly single detached dwellings of brick and tile construction. The suburb also has a number of unit developments in its eastern sector as well as some character housing.

Life in Balcatta

A well-rounded suburban existence is on offer in Balcatta, with plenty of parks, commercial facilities, amenities and public open space to enjoy. There are two shopping centres in the area, one that caters for local requirements and one that services district shopping needs, as well as four primary schools and a high school. Residents have several parks and reserves available to them which offer facilities like playing fields, sports ovals and tennis courts. There is also an industrial area in the suburb’s northern sector.


Balcatta quick stats

  • Postcode

    6021

  • Population

    10,382

  • Local government

    Stirling

  • Shops

    Glengarry Village, Northlands Shopping Centre, Amelia Hights Shopping Centre

  • Train station

    Stirling

  • Bus

    Local bus service


Suburb prices

Median price data last updated 8 January 2026 containing transactions for the 12 month period ending March 2026
Source: Landgate/REIWA

Buy

$908,000

  • 2BR

    $675K

  • 3BR

    $830K

  • 4BR

    $1.2M

Rent

$780pw

  • 2BR

    $660pw

  • 3BR

    $777pw

  • 4BR

    $870pw

Buy

$665,000

  • 1BR

    $475K

  • 2BR

    $575K

  • 3BR

    $735K

Rent

$720pw

  • 2BR

    $617pw

  • 3BR

    $725pw

Buy

$589,000

  • Small land size

    $300K

  • Medium land size

    $589K

  • Large land size

    $827K


Sales data is annual up to the latest completed month. Rental data is year-on-year 3-month rolling up to the latest completed month. Data in this graph is revised as more transactions are settled.
Source: Landgate/REIWA

Time on market

House

Days

8

Unit

Days

7

Based on settled sales as at 8 January 2026

Total growth

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Total percentage change in annual median house price over the last 1, 5 or 10 years.

Annual growth

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Perth

Average annual change in the median house price over 1, 5 or 10 years.


Time on market

House

Days

12

Unit

Days

17

Based on leases reported as at 8 January 2026

Suburb interest level

Average online views per property

Based on current reiwa.com user activity, you can see how Balcatta compares to the rest of the region

This is based on views of residential properties for sale in this suburb within the last 14 days.

Nearby schools

St Lawrence Primary School Primary Non-government 0.5km
Balcatta Primary School Primary Government 0.7km
Takari Primary School Primary Government 0.9km
Westminster Primary School Primary Government 1.1km
Westminster Education Support Centre Primary Specialist 1.1km
West Coast Steiner School Primary Non-government 1.4km
Nollamara Primary School Primary Government 1.5km
Balcatta Senior High School Secondary Government 1.5km
West Balcatta Primary School Primary Government 1.9km
St Gerard's Primary School Primary Non-government 2km

Property and demographics