Average rent in Ballajura, WA2026

Ballajura sits in the Swan local government area, 14km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 18,505 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $350/week — above the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 18% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
18,505

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Perth
14 km
Households renting
18%
Separate houses
94%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
37%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Swan

Renting in Ballajura

Ballajura sits close to the Western Australia median, with renters typically paying $350/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $337/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 80% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 18% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (94%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 37 and a population of around 18,505. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 37% of residents were born overseas. 14km from Perth, Ballajura is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Ballajura?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Ballajura, WA was $350. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Ballajura rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Ballajura came in at $350 — 4% above. Ballajura sits 14km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 94% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Ballajura have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Ballajura's $350/week (ABS 2021) include Manning - Waterford, Cloverdale, Nollamara - Westminster. Como, Busselton - East, Joondalup - Edgewater sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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