Ballajura

Ballajura has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Ballajura's population was approximately 19,681 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,176 people, a 6.4% rise from the 2021 Census count of 18,505 residents. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: Ballajura's population was around 19,667 in June 2024, with an additional 21 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of approximately 826 persons per square kilometer. Ballajura's growth rate is competitive, being within 2.5 percentage points of the national average (8.9%). Overseas migration contributed around 62.1% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort from the ABS's Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth nationally; Ballajura is expected to increase by 534 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 2.6% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Ballajura recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Ballajura has averaged approximately 20 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 102 homes. As of FY-26, 8 approvals have been recorded. On average, 6.4 new residents per year have been associated with each home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a significant demand exceeding supply. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $185,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options.

In the current financial year, $2.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting Ballajura's residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Ballajura has significantly less development activity, with 92.0% fewer approvals per person, which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This is also below the national average, suggesting an established area with potential planning limitations. All new construction in Ballajura consists of standalone homes, maintaining its traditional low-density character focused on family homes. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 922 people, reflecting a quiet development environment.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Ballajura is projected to add 520 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Ballajura has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 8thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 22 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could potentially impact the area. Notable projects include Ballajura Station Precinct Improvement Scheme No. 1, Paradise Quays Aged Care Facility, Ballajura Build-to-Rent Housing Development, and Perth Film Studios. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Ballajura recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Ballajura has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominently featured. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 5.5%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.5% over the past year.

There are 10,924 residents in work, while the unemployment rate is 1.5% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is at par with Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Manufacturing employment levels are notably high, at 1.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 5.4% compared to the regional average of 8.2%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparisons. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 1.5%, while labour force grew by 1.9%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth's stronger employment growth of 2.9%. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27% (losing 5,520 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ballajura's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Ballajura SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $51,419 and an average level of $59,993. This is lower than national averages of $58,380 and $78,020 across Greater Perth respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of September 2025 would be approximately $58,720 and average income around $68,512. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 48th percentile ($1,725 weekly) while personal income sits at the 31st percentile. Income analysis reveals 36.8% of the population (7,242 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the regional average of 32.0%. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income, however strong earnings place disposable income at the 50th percentile.

Ballajura is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Ballajura, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.4% houses and 5.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ballajura was at 30.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.9% and rented ones at 18.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,703, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,842. The median weekly rent in Ballajura was $350, compared to Perth metro's $340. Nationally, Ballajura's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Ballajura features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 79.7% of all households, including 39.4% couples with children, 24.1% couples without children, and 15.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 20.3%, with lone person households at 17.8% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Educational outcomes in Ballajura fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 16.9%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 36.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (26.8%). Educational participation is high at 29.6%, with 10.0% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Ballajura has 97 active public transport stops, served by a mix of trains and buses. These stops are covered by 26 different routes, offering a total of 6,993 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents on average being 279 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 999 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 72 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Ballajura is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Ballajura shows better-than-average health outcomes with lower prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national averages, particularly for older and at-risk cohorts. Approximately half (50%) of Ballajura's total population (~9,742 people) has private health cover, which is lower than Greater Perth's 54.1% and the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in Ballajura are mental health issues affecting 7.2% of residents and asthma impacting 7.1%, while 71.5% report no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Perth.

As of the latest data (2016), 16.4% of Ballajura's residents are aged 65 years and over (3,219 people), higher than Greater Perth's 12.6%.

Ballajura was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Ballajura has a high level of cultural diversity, with 31.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 38.3% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Ballajura, comprising 46.0% of its population. Islam is overrepresented, making up 9.5%, compared to Greater Perth's average of 4.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (22.8%), Australian (20.0%), and Other (16.3%). Notably, Vietnamese (5.0%) and Macedonian (1.1%) populations are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.6% and 0.4%, respectively. Serbian population is also slightly higher at 0.6%.

Ballajura's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Ballajura's median age is 37, matching Greater Perth's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38. The 55-64 age group constitutes 14.8% of Ballajura's population, higher than Greater Perth's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 11.9%, lower than Greater Perth's figure. Between 2021 and present, the 65-74 age group has risen from 8.3% to 10.2%, and the 75-84 cohort has increased from 3.6% to 4.7%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 13.4% to 11.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Ballajura's age structure. The 75-84 group is projected to grow by 93%, reaching 1,770 people from 917. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 97% of the population growth. Meanwhile, the 25-34 and 0-4 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.