Two neighbouring Perth suburbs, 2.3 km apart, on the same open data. Balcatta scores higher on 5 of 9 measures.
| Balcatta | Gwelup | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 24 | 28 |
| Wealth | 19 | 94 |
| Value | 17 | 13 |
| Parks | 73 | 38 |
| Cafés | 55 | 19 |
| Transit | 39 | 39 |
| Green space | 30 | 79 |
| Active & healthy | 43 | 41 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 60 | 56 |
| Median rent | $340/wk | $600/wk |
| Median house price | — | — |
| Population | 10,813 | 5,391 |
| Full profile | Balcatta in full | Gwelup in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 256 Perth suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Balcatta scores higher on 5 of 9 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Balcatta or Gwelup.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Perth suburbs →