Two neighbouring Perth suburbs, 1.4 km apart, on the same open data. Balcatta scores higher on 4 of 9 measures.
| Balcatta | Stirling | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 24 | 18 |
| Wealth | 19 | 71 |
| Value | 17 | 63 |
| Parks | 73 | 93 |
| Cafés | 55 | 46 |
| Transit | 39 | 39 |
| Green space | 30 | 66 |
| Active & healthy | 43 | 38 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 60 | 12 |
| Median rent | $340/wk | $410/wk |
| Median house price | — | — |
| Population | 10,813 | 10,165 |
| Full profile | Balcatta in full | Stirling 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 4 of 9 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Balcatta or Stirling.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Perth suburbs →