Browse property in Balga

Overview

Balga lies 13 km north of Perth’s central business district and falls within the City of Stirling. Named in 1954 from the Noongar word for the native grass tree Xanthorrhoea preissii, the suburb was laid out in the 1960s by the State Housing Commission as part of the “Mirrabooka Project”, alongside Nollamara and Westminster, giving Balga a mix of modest, purpose‑built homes and later developments.

Residents enjoy a strong community focus with several schools within walking distance, including Balga Senior High School, Balga Primary, North Balga Primary and Majella Catholic Primary, plus a special‑needs school, Gladys Newton. A network of parks such as Camberwell, Albourne, Heritage and Bexley provides ample green space for recreation. Proximity to major roads links the suburb to Perth’s CBD, while local amenities reflect its well‑planned, family‑friendly character.