Two neighbouring Perth suburbs, 2.6 km apart, on the same open data. Balga scores higher on 3 of 9 measures.
| Balga | Hamersley | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 18 | 52 |
| Wealth | 7 | 42 |
| Value | 6 | 34 |
| Parks | 52 | 68 |
| Cafés | 44 | 19 |
| Transit | 39 | 39 |
| Green space | 40 | 32 |
| Active & healthy | 35 | 28 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 74 | 80 |
| Median rent | $310/wk | $380/wk |
| Median house price | — | — |
| Population | 13,864 | 5,209 |
| Full profile | Balga in full | Hamersley 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 3 of 9 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Balga or Hamersley.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Perth suburbs →