Balcatta — Houses

STRONG BUY
WA 6021 House Rank #12 of 244 in Perth
$1.21M
Median House Price · recent comparable sales
Demand-Driven Growth #12 of 244

Buyer competition is intense and properties sell quickly. Demand is outpacing available supply.

DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
STRONG BUY
Demand-Driven Growth
DEMAND
63 buyers/listing
Strong
LIQUIDITY
21d DOM
Strong
AFFORDABILITY
28.0% vs 5yr
Weak
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Strong
Strong
YIELD
3.9%
Neutral
SUPPLY PRESSURE
0.5% vacancy
Strong
#12/244 Strong Structure 87 $1.21M Top 2.4% nationally

Atlaso rates Balcatta houses as STRONG BUY, our highest conviction rating. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.5%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium, and properties sell in just 21 days, reflecting urgent buyer demand. Historically, 90% of suburbs we rate STRONG BUY grew more than 8% annually.

At $1.21M, Balcatta ranks #12 of 244 houses in Perth. The long-term structural outlook is Strong. Short-term momentum is accelerating.

Balcatta Price History

All houses · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Buyer's Market Stock rising, prices softening. Buyers have leverage.
-12.6%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+16.6%
Rents (12mo)
0.6%
Vacancy
52%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

House Asking Prices (12 months)

$1.07M

House Weekly Rents (12 months)

$887/wk

Vacancy Rate (24 months)

--- 1.5% tight --- 3.0% loose

Listing Age (12 months)

Fresh (<30d) 30-60d 60-90d 90-180d 180d+

Data for postcode 6021.

Suburb Profile

Balcatta at a Glance

SEIFA Index
8/10
Most advantaged
Household Income
$1,796/wk
Median household
Median Age
40
Years
Mortgage Stress
26%
of income
Population Growth
+1.7%
vs state +1.9%
Ownership Mix
33.3% owned 35.5% mortgage 28.4% renting

Demographic Trends

Balcatta Over Time

Median Household Income (Census)

Population Growth Rate (Census)

Dwelling Composition (Census)

Rental Yield History

Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.

Full Balcatta Analysis

Access the full structural analysis, fair value estimate, bedroom-level pricing, and supply intelligence.

3-Year Structural Outlook Strong
Conviction Level High
Fair Value Gap X.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price $X,XXX,XXX
Gross Yield X.X%
Weekly Rent $XXX
SEIFA Decile X/10
Building Approvals XX dwellings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Balcatta a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Balcatta as STRONG BUY confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Balcatta and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Balcatta?
The current median house price in Balcatta, wa is $1.21M, with annual growth of +22.4%. Properties sell in approximately 21 days.
How fast do properties sell in Balcatta?
Properties in Balcatta sell in 21 days on average. The market is currently rated Strong. This is faster than the national average, indicating strong buyer demand.
What is the growth outlook for Balcatta?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Balcatta's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Balcatta?
The gross rental yield for houses in Balcatta is 3.9%. This is in line with the broader market average.

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