Overall score
Balga
51.5/100
Mirrabooka
53.9/100
Balga vs Mirrabooka, WA suburb comparison
Balga for families and schools; Mirrabooka for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BalgaMirrabooka
Crime rate
Balga
766.7 / 1k
Mirrabooka
1372.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balga
84
Mirrabooka
106
Population
Balga
13,864
Mirrabooka
8,000
Metric leadBalga 6Mirrabooka 31 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesBalga
- Best for investmentMirrabooka
- Best for best valueMirrabooka
- Best for best schoolsBalga
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Balga | Mirrabooka |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.5/100 | 53.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 18.9/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 766.7 / 1k | 1372.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 17 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 70 | 65 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 84 | 106 |
| Population | 13,864 | 8,000 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Balga is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Mirrabooka is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Balga pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Mirrabooka is the better pick for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Balga the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Mirrabooka.