Two neighbouring Perth suburbs, 1.4 km apart, on the same open data. Balga scores higher on 1 of 9 measures.
| Balga | Girrawheen | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 18 | 34 |
| Wealth | 7 | 4 |
| Value | 6 | 6 |
| Parks | 52 | 57 |
| Cafés | 44 | 48 |
| Transit | 39 | 39 |
| Green space | 40 | 58 |
| Active & healthy | 35 | 41 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 74 | 92 |
| Median rent | $310/wk | $293/wk |
| Median house price | — | — |
| Population | 13,864 | 8,897 |
| Full profile | Balga in full | Girrawheen 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.
Balga scores higher on 1 of 9 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Balga or Girrawheen.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Perth suburbs →