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Balcatta, WA 6021
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,025,000
market range $925K-$1.3M
Median Unit
$790,000
market range $750K-$825K
Gross Yield (houses)
3.9%
1yr Growth (houses)
+22.1%
market range +7.5% to +25.0%
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Balcatta market and investor summary
In Balcatta, WA 6021, the median house sells for around $1.0M, on a gross rental yield of 3.9% for houses. House prices have moved +22.1% over the past year and +58.5% over three years. At 0.7% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 3.9% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.7% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Balcatta: people, income and schools
Balcatta has a resident population of roughly 10,813, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 9% over five years. At a median age of 39, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 61% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $80,000 a year (about $1,540 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 12.8 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers.
Families have 63 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Balcatta sits about 9.6 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 61 for walkability and 13 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 10,813
- +9% over 5yr
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $80,000/yr
- Households renting
- 31%
- Family households
- 61%
- Socio-economic rank
- 8/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 63
- avg ICSEA 1053
- Unemployment
- 3.0%
- Distance to CBD
- 9.6 km
- Walk score
- 61/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Balcatta
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What should I check before investing in Balcatta?
Balcatta has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.9% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +22.1% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Balcatta?
The median property price in Balcatta, WA 6021 is $1.0M for houses and $790K for units.
What rental yield does Balcatta show?
The gross rental yield in Balcatta is 3.9% for houses and 4.9% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Balcatta?
House prices in Balcatta are up 22.1% over the past year and up 58.5% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Balcatta?
The current vacancy rate in Balcatta is 0.7%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Balcatta?
Balcatta has a population of approximately 10,813 residents, with a median age of 39.
What schools are near Balcatta?
There are 63 schools within roughly 5km of Balcatta. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Balcatta affordable to buy in?
A median house in Balcatta costs about 12.8 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Balcatta's population growing?
The population of Balcatta has grown about 9% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Balcatta from the CBD?
Balcatta is about 9.6 km from the CBD.
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