Rental supply is extremely tight while prices are accelerating. This structural imbalance favours continued growth.
VERDICT
BUY
Supply Constrained Growth
DEMAND
23 buyers/listing
Neutral→
LIQUIDITY
35d DOM
Neutral→
AFFORDABILITY
30.0% vs 5yr
Weak↓
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Good
Strong↑
YIELD
5.3%
Strong↑
SUPPLY PRESSURE
0.3% vacancy
Strong↑
#24/89GoodStructure 94Room to run$530K
Atlaso rates Balga units as BUY for capital growth. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.32%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium. 66% of BUY-rated suburbs grew more than 8% in our validated testing.
At $530K, Balga ranks #24 of 89 units in Perth. The long-term structural outlook is Good. Prices grew 27.6% over the past year, showing strong momentum.
OPPORTUNITY ENGINE
Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.
Shifting to BuyersEarly signs of easing. Monitor for entry.
+8.0%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+5.8%
Rents (12mo)
0.2%
Vacancy
57%
Fresh Stock (<30d)
Unit Asking Prices (12 months)
$661K
Unit Weekly Rents (12 months)
$703/wk
Vacancy Rate (24 months)
--- 1.5% tight--- 3.0% loose
Listing Age (12 months)
Fresh (<30d)30-60d60-90d90-180d180d+
Data for postcode 6061.
Momentum Health
Room to run
18% stall probability
Balga is growing at 27.6% annually with no signs of slowing. Vacancy remains tight and the suburb has not yet reached its affordability ceiling relative to Perth.
STALL RISK18%
Suburb Profile
Balga at a Glance
SEIFA Index
2/10
Below average
Household Income
$1,374/wk
Median household
Median Age
34
Years
Mortgage Stress
25%
of income
Population Growth
+3.5%
vs state +1.9%
Ownership Mix
10.7%owned33.9%mortgage50.6%renting
Demographic Trends
Balga Over Time
Median Household Income (Census)
Population Growth Rate (Census)
Dwelling Composition (Census)
Rental Yield History
Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.
Full Balga Analysis
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3-Year Structural OutlookStrong
Conviction LevelHigh
Fair Value GapX.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price$X,XXX,XXX
Gross YieldX.X%
Weekly Rent$XXX
SEIFA DecileX/10
Building ApprovalsXX dwellings
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Atlaso rates Balga as 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 Balga and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Balga?
The current median house price in Balga, wa is $530K, with annual growth of +15.5%. Properties sell in approximately 35 days.
How fast do properties sell in Balga?
Properties in Balga sell in 35 days on average. The market is currently rated Good. This is in line with the broader market.
What is the growth outlook for Balga?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Balga'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 Balga?
The gross rental yield for houses in Balga is 5.3%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.
Important: Atlaso provides general research information only and does not constitute personal financial advice, property advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any property. Suburb scores, growth ratings, rental yield estimates, and market signals are based on quantitative models using historical data. They are not guarantees of future performance. Property values can fall as well as rise. You should seek independent licensed financial and property advice before making any investment decision. Atlaso Pty Ltd (ABN 84 696 036 469) is not a licensed financial adviser and does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).