Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Ballajura

24 km²

Ballajura is characterised by more residents than most areas and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

Beyond that, it has somewhat fewer graduates than the norm and a slightly younger population.

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📍 Ballajura, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population18,505▼ -3.0%since 2011 Median age37 yrs▲ +8.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.3%People aged 65 and over13.0%Children under 1519.2%People in a de facto relationship8.6%▲ +3.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Ballajura, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)28.7%

Young adults (25–44)25.0%

Children (0–14)19.2%

Youth (15–24)14.2%

Seniors (65+)13.0%

Marital status

In Ballajura, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (9%).

Married48%
Never married36%
Divorced9%
Separated4%
Widowed4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Ballajura, the largest group is Australia at 76%, followed by Vietnam (6%) and England (6%).

Australia59.5%

Vietnam5.0%

England4.6%

New Zealand2.7%

India1.8%

Philippines1.7%

South Africa1.0%

China0.9%

Italy0.5%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In Ballajura, the largest group is English at 31%, followed by Australian (27%) and Vietnamese (7%).

English29.5%

Australian25.9%

Vietnamese6.5%

Irish6.4%

Italian6.2%

Scottish6.2%

Chinese5.2%

Indian2.9%

Filipino2.2%

German2.0%

Language

People using another language at home30.4%

Language used at home

In Ballajura, the largest group is English only at 81%, followed by Vietnamese (9%) and Arabic (3%).

English only65.1%

Vietnamese6.8%

Arabic2.8%

Mandarin1.5%

Cantonese1.2%

Italian0.9%

Tagalog0.7%

Hindi0.3%

Punjabi0.3%

Greek0.3%

Religion

People with no religion34.7%

Religious affiliation

In Ballajura, the largest group is Christianity at 46%, followed by No religion (37%) and Islam (9%).

Christianity46%
No religion37%
Islam9%
Buddhism6%
Hinduism1%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1254.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher14.8%

Highest year of school

In Ballajura, the largest group is Year 12 at 58%, followed by Year 10 (22%) and Year 11 (10%).

Year 1254.8%

Year 1021.1%

Year 119.8%

Year 9 or below9.5%

Highest qualification level

In Ballajura, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 44%, followed by Bachelor degree (25%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV37.0%

Bachelor degree21.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.6%

Postgraduate degree4.6%

Certificate I / II3.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.3%

Field of qualification

In Ballajura, the largest group is Engineering & related at 23%, followed by Management & commerce (20%) and Society & culture (13%).

Engineering & related19.9%

Management & commerce17.8%

Society & culture11.8%

Health8.8%

Education7.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.9%

Architecture & building5.5%

Creative arts2.9%

Natural & physical sciences2.8%

Information technology2.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$715▲ +16.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,725▲ +15.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,914▲ +17.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week8.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week17.7%

Household income distribution

In Ballajura, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and Under $650 (14%).

$1,500–$2,99933.3%

$650–$1,49926.9%

Under $65012.7%

$3,000–$3,99910.1%

$4,000 or more7.6%

Personal income distribution

In Ballajura, the largest group is Under $650 at 47%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

Under $65044.6%

$650–$1,49932.9%

$1,500–$2,99915.3%

$3,000 or more2.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.5%People with a mental health condition7.8%People needing help with daily activities4.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Ballajura, the largest group is None at 71%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (6%).

None66.4%

One condition18.1%

Two conditions5.8%

Three or more2.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Ballajura, the largest group is Mental health at 17%, followed by Other condition (17%) and Asthma (17%).

Mental health7.8%

Other condition7.7%

Asthma7.6%

Arthritis7.6%

Diabetes6.0%

Heart disease3.7%

Cancer2.3%

Lung condition1.4%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.1%People providing unpaid care11.0%People caring for children unpaid27.5%People who served in the Defence Force2.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework18.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9▼ -6.5%since 2011 One-parent families17.1%People living alone17.8%▲ +18.8%since 2011

Family composition

In Ballajura, the largest group is Couples with children at 62%, followed by Couples without children (20%) and One-parent families (17%).

Couples with children62%
Couples without children20%
One-parent families17%
Other families1%

Household size

In Ballajura, the largest group is 2 people at 31%, followed by 3 people (19%) and 4 people (18%).

2 people30.8%

3 people19.4%

4 people18.2%

1 person17.8%

5 people8.7%

6 or more5.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$350▲ +2.9%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,703▼ -1.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting18.1%Homes owned outright30.0%Separate (detached) houses94.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms94.9%▼ -0.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Ballajura, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 50%, followed by Owned outright (30%) and Rented (18%).

Owned with a mortgage50%
Owned outright30%
Rented18%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Ballajura, the largest group is Separate house at 94%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (5%) and Flat or apartment (0%).

Separate house94%
Townhouse / semi-detached5%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In Ballajura, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 55%, followed by 3 bedrooms (32%) and 5 or more (9%).

4 bedrooms54.1%

3 bedrooms32.1%

5 or more8.7%

2 bedrooms2.6%

1 bedroom1.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Ballajura, the largest group is $350–$549 at 53%, followed by $200–$349 (28%) and Under $200 (17%).

$350–$54950.7%

$200–$34927.5%

Under $20016.8%

$550–$7491.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Ballajura, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 40%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (35%) and Under $1,000 (17%).

$1,000–$1,79937.4%

$1,800–$2,99932.8%

Under $1,00015.8%

$3,000 or more7.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.2%▼ -5.3%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Ballajura, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 1 vehicle (28%) and 3 vehicles (18%).

2 vehicles40.0%

1 vehicle27.7%

3 vehicles17.5%

4 or more11.5%

No vehicle3.2%

How people get to work

In Ballajura, the largest group is Car (driver) at 83%, followed by Worked at home (6%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)69.4%

Worked at home5.4%

Car (passenger)4.9%

Bus3.0%

Walked0.6%

Bicycle0.3%

Train0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years25.4%Recent arrivals from overseas6.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.3%Labour-force participation65.3%Employed full-time58.7%

Industries people work in

In Ballajura, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 14%, followed by Retail trade (11%) and Construction (10%).

Health care & social assistance13.0%

Retail trade10.7%

Construction9.8%

Education & training7.5%

Manufacturing7.4%

Accommodation & food6.6%

Transport & warehousing5.5%

Other services5.4%

Professional & technical5.1%

Public administration & safety4.8%

Occupations people work in

In Ballajura, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 18%, followed by Professionals (14%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Technicians & trades17.6%

Professionals13.7%

Clerical & administrative13.4%

Community & personal service13.0%

Labourers12.1%

Machinery operators & drivers9.9%

Sales workers9.7%

Managers8.9%

Areas within Ballajura

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Nearby areas

Landsdale Alexander Heights - Koondoola Malaga Beechboro Noranda Balga - Mirrabooka Dianella - North Marangaroo

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