Balga Property Investment Overview
Suburb research data for Balga, WA 6061 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.
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📍 Suburb Overview
🛡️ Safety & Crime
Balga shows around-average reported crime compared with other WA suburbs, based on 2024 state police data.
Investment Signals
Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.
Last updated: 2026 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.
Price History
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🔄 Compare & Explore
Balga's 7.3% gross rental yield is above the WA median of 5.0%, across 542 WA suburbs with public data.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balga a good suburb to invest in?
Balga has a high renter proportion (76%) and a low vacancy rate, suggesting tight rental demand. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.
What is the median house price in Balga?
The median house price in Balga is approximately $486,000 based on 2024 public data (estimate — limited transaction evidence available).
What is the rental yield in Balga?
The indicative gross rental yield in Balga is 7.3%, based on a median weekly rent of $680 against a median price of $486,000. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.
How does Balga compare to other suburbs?
Use the suburb comparison tool to compare Balga against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.
Is Balga a safe suburb?
Balga shows around-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in WA, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.
What schools are in Balga?
Balga has 6 known schools, including Balga Primary School, Majella Catholic Primary School, North Balga Primary School, Warriapendi Primary School. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.
Where does PropertyScoutAU get its suburb data?
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