Ballajura
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Ballajura's population, according to AreaSearch's analysis, was around 19,678 as of Aug 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 1,173 people from the 2021 Census population of 18,505, indicating a growth rate of 6.3%. This change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 19,667 in June 2024 and the addition of 20 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio was 826 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Ballajura's growth rate of 6.3% since the census is within 2.3 percentage points of the national average (8.6%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 62.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in the area.

AreaSearch adopts 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 to estimate post-2032 growth across all areas, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023 based on 2022 data). Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth is anticipated for Australian statistical areas. Based on the latest population numbers, Ballajura is expected to expand by 534 persons to reach a total of 20,212 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 2.7% 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 received approximately 20 dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that between FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 102 dwellings were approved, with an additional 4 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, each new home built since FY-21 has attracted 6.4 new residents per year. The demand for housing significantly exceeds the supply, leading to price growth and increased competition among buyers.

New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $263,000, which is below regional levels, offering more affordable housing options. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totaled $2.1 million, indicating Ballajura's residential focus. Compared to Greater Perth, Ballajura has shown significantly lower building activity, with a 92.0% decrease from the regional average per person. This scarcity of new dwellings typically drives up demand and prices for existing properties. Additionally, recent development in Ballajura has been solely standalone homes, maintaining its low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

As of now, there are an estimated 922 people living in the area for every dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet and less active development environment. By 2041, population forecasts predict a gain of 523 residents. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially allowing growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Ballajura has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 9thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects potentially affecting this region. Notable initiatives include Ballajura Station Precinct Improvement Scheme No. 1, Ballajura Build-to-Rent Housing Development, Paradise Quays Aged Care Development, and Hepburn Avenue/Marangaroo Drive Roundabout Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Ballajura remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Ballajura has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.1% as of June 2024.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.8%. As of June 2025, 11,176 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 5.2%, 1.3% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Perth's at 65.2%. Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Manufacturing stands out with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level, while professional & technical services employ only 5.4% of local workers, lower than Greater Perth's 8.2%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 3.8%, but the labour force grew more at 4.1%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment (0.3 percentage points). In contrast, Greater Perth saw an employment increase of 3.7% and a smaller unemployment rise (0.1 percentage points). Statewide, WA employment contracted by 0.82% between June 2024 and September 2025, with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National forecasts indicate overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but sector-specific projections suggest Ballajura's growth may be around 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.

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

Ballajura's median taxpayer income was $51,419 and average income was $59,993 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than national averages, with Greater Perth having a median income of $58,380 and an average of $78,020. As of March 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $57,389 (median) and $66,958 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022. Census 2021 data shows Ballajura's household income ranks at the 49th percentile ($1,725 weekly) and personal income at the 31st percentile. Income brackets indicate 36.8% of residents (7,241 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 annually. This aligns with broader regional trends where 32.0% fall into the same category. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income, but 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

In Ballajura, as per the latest Census, 94.4% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 5.6% being semi-detached, apartments or other types. This compares to Perth metropolitan area's 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ballajura stood at 30.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.9% and rented ones at 18.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,703, below the Perth metro average of $1,842. Median weekly rent in Ballajura was $350 compared to $340 in Perth metro. Nationally, Ballajura's mortgage repayments were lower than 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 percent of all households, including 39.4 percent that are couples with children, 24.1 percent that are couples without children, and 15.0 percent that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.3 percent, with lone person households at 17.8 percent and group households comprising 2.5 percent of the total. 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 stands at 16.9%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 12.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 36.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (26.8%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 10.0% in primary, 8.9% in secondary, and 4.8% in tertiary education. Six schools operate within Ballajura, educating approximately 2,868 students. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 988) with balanced educational opportunities, featuring five primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups.

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 offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 26 individual routes, collectively providing 6,993 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 279 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 999 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 72 weekly trips per 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 a lower prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national averages but higher among older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately half (50%) of Ballajura's total population (~9,740 people) has private health cover, which is lower than Greater Perth's 54.1% and the national average of 55.3%. The most frequent medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 7.2 and 7.1% of residents respectively, while 71.5% report being free from medical ailments compared to 72.6% in Greater Perth.

Ballajura has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 16.4% (3,219 people) than Greater Perth's 12.6%.

Ballajura is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Ballajura's population shows high cultural diversity, with 31.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 38.3% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Ballajura, at 46.0%. Notably, Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, comprising 9.5% of Ballajura's population versus 4.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (22.8%), Australian (20.0%), and Other (16.3%). Vietnamese, Macedonian, and Serbian ethnicities are notably more prevalent in Ballajura compared to regional averages: Vietnamese at 5.0% vs 1.6%, Macedonian at 1.1% vs 0.4%, and Serbian at 0.6% vs 0.3%.

Ballajura's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Ballajura's median age in 2021 was 37 years, matching Greater Perth's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 55-64 had a strong representation at 14.8%, higher than Greater Perth's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort stood at 11.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 65 to 74 age group has increased from 8.3% to 10.2% of Ballajura's population, and the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 3.6% to 4.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group declined from 13.4% to 11.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Ballajura's age structure. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to grow by 93%, adding 853 people and reaching a total of 1,770 from the previous count of 916. This growth is predominantly driven by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 97% of the projected growth. In contrast, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.