Ballajura

WA 6066 • Greater Perth

18,459
Population (2021)
$37,232
Median Income
8.86 kmΒ²
Area
37m
Elevation
EstablishedMulticulturalFamily-FriendlyPark Adjacent

About Ballajura

Ballajura is an established suburb of 18,500 residents in Perth's northeastern corridor, 14 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Swan. Developed primarily in the 1980s-90s, it offers mature streetscapes and family homes on decent blocks. The suburb borders the Whiteman Park bushland, providing natural amenity despite its suburban character.

Life here is distinctly family suburbanβ€”established homes, good schools, and community facilities serve a multicultural population. The Indian and Filipino communities are particularly strong, contributing to local dining options. Ballajura attracts families seeking established, affordable homes in a diverse community with easy access to both city and Swan Valley.

Ballajura falls under postcode 6066 and is governed by Swan Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the West Swan electorate.

πŸ“ Location

Postcode
6066
Urban Area
Ballajura - Malaga
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.84Β°, 115.90Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
8.86 kmΒ²
Elevation
37m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Glenview Marketplace, Cnr Hamelin And Bellefin Drives Ballajura 6066 WA

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,703
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
37 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
18,704
Census 2021
18,459
1.3% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,552
Income 2021
$37,232
14.4% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,964
Born Overseas 6,832

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 922
  • 2. England 858
  • 3. New Zealand 498
  • 4. India 342
  • 5. Myanmar 333
  • 6. Philippines 311
  • 7. Malaysia 308
  • 8. Afghanistan 241
  • 9. Iraq 214
  • 10. South Africa 183
  • 11. China 160
  • 12. Singapore 128
  • 13. North Macedonia 121
  • 14. Iran 119
  • 15. Scotland 109

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,444
Australian 4,772
Vietnamese 1,204
Irish 1,185
Italian 1,152
Scottish 1,140
Chinese 957
Indian 529
Filipino 410
Australian Aboriginal 399

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,557
Both parents born in Australia
9,744
Both parents born overseas
2,371
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
43.2%
No Religion
34.6%
Islam
8.9%
Buddhism
5.4%
Hinduism
1.1%
Judaism
0.4%
Sikhism
0.2%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,067 (5.8%)
5-14 years
2,481 (13.4%)
15-19 years
1,307 (7.1%)
20-24 years
1,309 (7.1%)
25-34 years
2,363 (12.8%)
35-44 years
2,234 (12.1%)
45-54 years
2,481 (13.4%)
55-64 years
2,824 (15.3%)
65-74 years
1,544 (8.4%)
75-84 years
658 (3.6%)
85+ years
198 (1.1%)

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