Browse property in Balga

Overview

Balga sits 13 km north of Perth’s CBD, bounded by Wanneroo Road, Reid Highway, Mirrabooka Avenue and Beach Road. Planned in the 1960s by the State Housing Commission as part of the Mirrabooka Project, the suburb offers a blend of original post‑war homes and newer developments, creating affordable family‑friendly housing. Residents enjoy easy access to several educational facilities – Balga Senior High School, three primary schools and a TAFE campus – and a network of green spaces such as Camberwell, Heritage and Albourne Parks within a kilometre of most streets.

Public transport is well served by Transperth buses operated by Swan Transit and Path Transit, including the 374 and 375 routes along Mirrabooka Avenue and the 389 along Wanneroo Road, plus high‑frequency services like the 970 corridor. These connections link Balga to nearby train stations at Mirrabooka, Warwick and Perth Busport, providing straightforward commuting to the city and surrounding suburbs.