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Malaga vs Balga - Mirrabooka
Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 3.6 km apart · Malaga profile · Balga - Mirrabooka profile
Malaga Balga - Mirrabooka
Balga - Mirrabooka is a large residential area, while Malaga is sparsely populated and largely non-residential. There are stark differences in their demographics and wealth; Balga - Mirrabooka has a much higher share of people born overseas (48.4% compared to 12.0%) and those using another language at home (49.5% versus 12.0%). Income levels vary wildly, with a typical weekly family income of $1,461 in Balga - Mirrabooka compared to a far higher $7,000 in Malaga.
Both areas share a similar commute, taking about 61 minutes to reach the city. While they are neighbours, they have evolved differently. The gap in typical age has narrowed since 2011, though residents remain far older in Malaga. At the same time, the difference in typical weekly personal income has widened, with a gap of $721 between the two places.
Where they differ most
Demographics & Identity
Population
in Malagain Balga - Mirrabooka
25
0th pct
21,032
90th pct
- First area, 2011: 13
- First area, 2016: 6
- First area, 2021: 25
- Second area, 2011: 18,044
- Second area, 2016: 20,050
- Second area, 2021: 21,032
Median age
in Malagain Balga - Mirrabooka
43 yrs
71st pct
33 yrs
11th pct
- First area, 2011: 48 yrs
- First area, 2016: 47 yrs
- First area, 2021: 43 yrs
- Second area, 2011: 31 yrs
- Second area, 2016: 31 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 33 yrs
Age structure
76.0%
Young adults (25–44)
◂ +42.6 pts
33.4%
0.0%
Children (0–14)
+21.4 pts ▸
21.4%
20.0%
Older adults (45–64)
+0.6 pts ▸
20.6%
0.0%
Youth (15–24)
+12.7 pts ▸
12.7%
0.0%
Seniors (65+)
+11.9 pts ▸
11.9%
Marital status
28.6%
Married
+13.4 pts ▸
42.0%
23.8%
Never married
+15.6 pts ▸
39.4%
33.3%
Separated
◂ +28.8 pts
4.5%
19.0%
Divorced
◂ +9.1 pts
10.0%
0.0%
Widowed
+4.1 pts ▸
4.1%
Age & sex structure
Malaga
Balga - Mirrabooka
Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.
- 85+ in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Balga - Mirrabooka: 0.5% males, 0.5% females
- 80–84 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Balga - Mirrabooka: 0.6% males, 0.7% females
- 75–79 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Balga - Mirrabooka: 1.0% males, 1.2% females
- 70–74 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Balga - Mirrabooka: 1.6% males, 1.8% females
- 65–69 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Balga - Mirrabooka: 1.9% males, 2.1% females
- 60–64 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Balga - Mirrabooka: 2.3% males, 2.5% females
- 55–59 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Balga - Mirrabooka: 2.4% males, 2.5% females
- 50–54 in Malaga: 23.8% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Balga - Mirrabooka: 2.6% males, 2.6% females
- 45–49 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Balga - Mirrabooka: 2.8% males, 2.8% females
- 40–44 in Malaga: 14.3% males, 19.0% females; 40–44 in Balga - Mirrabooka: 3.5% males, 3.1% females
- 35–39 in Malaga: 23.8% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Balga - Mirrabooka: 4.0% males, 4.2% females
- 30–34 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Balga - Mirrabooka: 4.7% males, 4.8% females
- 25–29 in Malaga: 19.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Balga - Mirrabooka: 4.6% males, 4.5% females
- 20–24 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Balga - Mirrabooka: 3.8% males, 3.5% females
- 15–19 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Balga - Mirrabooka: 2.9% males, 2.6% females
- 10–14 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Balga - Mirrabooka: 3.3% males, 2.9% females
- 5–9 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Balga - Mirrabooka: 3.9% males, 3.5% females
- 0–4 in Malaga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Balga - Mirrabooka: 4.0% males, 3.7% females
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
48.0%
Australia
◂ +4.0 pts
44.0%
24.0%
Vietnam
◂ +18.8 pts
5.2%
0.0%
India
+4.6 pts ▸
4.6%
0.0%
England
+2.4 pts ▸
2.4%
0.0%
New Zealand
+2.0 pts ▸
2.0%
0.0%
Philippines
+1.8 pts ▸
1.8%
0.0%
China
+0.8 pts ▸
0.8%
0.0%
Italy
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
South Africa
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
Nepal
+0.1 pts ▸
0.1%
Ancestry
24.0%
English
◂ +5.6 pts
18.4%
20.0%
Scottish
◂ +16.2 pts
3.8%
0.0%
Australian
+16.3 pts ▸
16.3%
16.0%
Irish
◂ +11.9 pts
4.1%
16.0%
German
◂ +14.5 pts
1.5%
12.0%
Vietnamese
◂ +6.4 pts
5.6%
0.0%
Chinese
+4.4 pts ▸
4.4%
0.0%
Indian
+4.0 pts ▸
4.0%
0.0%
Italian
+3.4 pts ▸
3.4%
0.0%
Filipino
+2.1 pts ▸
2.1%
0.0%
Dutch
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
0.0%
Greek
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
Language
Language used at home
48.0%
English only
◂ +6.3 pts
41.7%
12.0%
Vietnamese
◂ +5.2 pts
6.8%
0.0%
Arabic
+4.9 pts ▸
4.9%
0.0%
Punjabi
+2.7 pts ▸
2.7%
0.0%
Mandarin
+1.3 pts ▸
1.3%
0.0%
Tagalog
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
0.0%
Cantonese
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
0.0%
Hindi
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
0.0%
Italian
+0.8 pts ▸
0.8%
0.0%
Greek
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
Religion
Religious affiliation
44.0%
No religion
◂ +18.6 pts
25.4%
20.0%
Christianity
+19.1 pts ▸
39.1%
32.0%
Not stated
◂ +22.8 pts
9.2%
0.0%
Islam
+14.6 pts ▸
14.6%
12.0%
Buddhism
◂ +6.1 pts
5.9%
0.0%
Hinduism
+2.9 pts ▸
2.9%
0.0%
Other religions
+2.8 pts ▸
2.8%
0.0%
Judaism
+0.1 pts ▸
0.1%
Education & Qualifications
Highest year of school
23.8%
Year 12
+29.9 pts ▸
53.7%
42.9%
Year 11
◂ +35.6 pts
7.2%
0.0%
Year 10
+16.0 pts ▸
16.0%
0.0%
Year 9 or below
+14.1 pts ▸
14.1%
Highest qualification level
83.3%
Certificate III / IV
◂ +55.5 pts
27.9%
0.0%
Bachelor degree
+21.1 pts ▸
21.1%
0.0%
Advanced diploma / diploma
+15.7 pts ▸
15.7%
0.0%
Postgraduate degree
+6.5 pts ▸
6.5%
0.0%
Certificate I / II
+3.4 pts ▸
3.4%
0.0%
Graduate diploma / certificate
+1.8 pts ▸
1.8%
Field of qualification
41.7%
Engineering & related
◂ +27.6 pts
14.0%
0.0%
Management & commerce
+16.0 pts ▸
16.0%
0.0%
Society & culture
+13.3 pts ▸
13.3%
0.0%
Health
+8.6 pts ▸
8.6%
0.0%
Food, hospitality & personal services
+7.3 pts ▸
7.3%
0.0%
Education
+5.5 pts ▸
5.5%
0.0%
Architecture & building
+3.9 pts ▸
3.9%
0.0%
Information technology
+3.4 pts ▸
3.4%
0.0%
Natural & physical sciences
+2.9 pts ▸
2.9%
0.0%
Creative arts
+2.8 pts ▸
2.8%
0.0%
Agriculture & environment
+1.4 pts ▸
1.4%
Income
Personal income
in Malagain Balga - Mirrabooka
$1,350
94th pct
$629
16th pct
- First area, 2011: $1,066
- First area, 2016: $649
- First area, 2021: $1,350
- Second area, 2011: $453
- Second area, 2016: $497
- Second area, 2021: $629
Household income
in Malagain Balga - Mirrabooka
$1,749
50th pct
$1,293
20th pct
- First area, 2011: $1,783
- First area, 2021: $1,749
- Second area, 2011: $967
- Second area, 2016: $1,132
- Second area, 2021: $1,293
Family income
in Malagain Balga - Mirrabooka
$7,000
100th pct
$1,461
12th pct
- First area, 2021: $7,000
- Second area, 2011: $1,080
- Second area, 2016: $1,231
- Second area, 2021: $1,461
Household income distribution
100.0%
$650–$1,499
◂ +66.4 pts
33.6%
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+28.7 pts ▸
28.7%
0.0%
Under $650
+20.1 pts ▸
20.1%
0.0%
$3,000–$3,999
+5.8 pts ▸
5.8%
0.0%
$4,000 or more
+3.4 pts ▸
3.4%
Personal income distribution
0.0%
Under $650
+46.6 pts ▸
46.6%
14.3%
$650–$1,499
+19.3 pts ▸
33.6%
19.0%
$3,000 or more
◂ +18.1 pts
0.9%
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+10.0 pts ▸
10.0%
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
24.0%
Heart disease
◂ +20.8 pts
3.2%
0.0%
Mental health
+7.4 pts ▸
7.4%
0.0%
Asthma
+6.8 pts ▸
6.8%
0.0%
Arthritis
+6.4 pts ▸
6.4%
0.0%
Other condition
+6.4 pts ▸
6.4%
0.0%
Diabetes
+5.7 pts ▸
5.7%
0.0%
Cancer
+1.7 pts ▸
1.7%
0.0%
Lung condition
+1.6 pts ▸
1.6%
0.0%
Stroke
+0.8 pts ▸
0.8%
0.0%
Dementia
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
Number of long-term health conditions
40.0%
None
+27.2 pts ▸
67.2%
16.0%
One condition
◂ +1.2 pts
14.8%
0.0%
Two conditions
+4.9 pts ▸
4.9%
0.0%
Three or more
+2.9 pts ▸
2.9%
Community Participation
First Nations
Family & Households
Household size
in Malagain Balga - Mirrabooka
1.4
0th pct
2.6
57th pct
- First area, 2011: 1.0
- First area, 2021: 1.4
- Second area, 2011: 2.8
- Second area, 2016: 2.7
- Second area, 2021: 2.6
Household size
75.0%
1 person
◂ +46.0 pts
29.0%
0.0%
2 people
+28.4 pts ▸
28.4%
0.0%
3 people
+17.2 pts ▸
17.2%
0.0%
4 people
+13.2 pts ▸
13.2%
0.0%
5 people
+6.4 pts ▸
6.4%
0.0%
6 or more
+5.7 pts ▸
5.7%
Housing & Dwellings
$775
100th pct
$305
28th pct
- First area, 2021: $775
- Second area, 2011: $290
- Second area, 2016: $330
- Second area, 2021: $305
Mortgage
in Malagain Balga - Mirrabooka
—
$1,482
26th pct
- Second area, 2011: $1,588
- Second area, 2016: $1,690
- Second area, 2021: $1,482
People / bedroom
in Malagain Balga - Mirrabooka
1.20
100th pct
0.80
29th pct
- First area, 2011: 1.00
- First area, 2021: 1.20
- Second area, 2011: 1.10
- Second area, 2016: 0.90
- Second area, 2021: 0.80
How homes are owned or rented
75.0%
Rented
◂ +32.4 pts
42.6%
0.0%
Owned with a mortgage
+35.0 pts ▸
35.0%
0.0%
Owned outright
+18.9 pts ▸
18.9%
0.0%
Not stated
+2.4 pts ▸
2.4%
0.0%
Other tenure
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
Types of homes
125.0%
Separate house
◂ +51.4 pts
73.6%
0.0%
Townhouse / semi-detached
+23.9 pts ▸
23.9%
0.0%
Flat or apartment
+2.4 pts ▸
2.4%
0.0%
Other dwelling
even
0.0%
Bedrooms per home
75.0%
1 bedroom
◂ +70.9 pts
4.1%
0.0%
3 bedrooms
+65.3 pts ▸
65.3%
0.0%
4 bedrooms
+15.0 pts ▸
15.0%
0.0%
2 bedrooms
+10.4 pts ▸
10.4%
0.0%
5 or more
+2.4 pts ▸
2.4%
0.0%
Studio / none
+0.1 pts ▸
0.1%
Weekly rent distribution
166.7%
$750 or more
◂ +166.6 pts
0.1%
0.0%
$200–$349
+52.6 pts ▸
52.6%
0.0%
$350–$549
+25.9 pts ▸
25.9%
0.0%
Under $200
+17.1 pts ▸
17.1%
0.0%
$550–$749
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
Transport & Vehicles
How people get to work
46.2%
Car (driver)
+23.3 pts ▸
69.5%
38.5%
Worked at home
◂ +35.0 pts
3.5%
0.0%
Car (passenger)
+5.7 pts ▸
5.7%
0.0%
Bus
+3.0 pts ▸
3.0%
0.0%
Train
+0.8 pts ▸
0.8%
0.0%
Walked
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
Bicycle
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
Motor vehicles per home
125.0%
1 vehicle
◂ +83.7 pts
41.3%
0.0%
2 vehicles
+34.6 pts ▸
34.6%
0.0%
3 vehicles
+11.4 pts ▸
11.4%
0.0%
No vehicle
+7.5 pts ▸
7.5%
0.0%
4 or more
+5.2 pts ▸
5.2%
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Industries people work in
46.2%
Manufacturing
◂ +38.9 pts
7.3%
30.8%
Construction
◂ +23.0 pts
7.7%
30.8%
Other services
◂ +25.7 pts
5.1%
23.1%
Wholesale trade
◂ +20.7 pts
2.4%
0.0%
Health care & social assistance
+16.4 pts ▸
16.4%
0.0%
Retail trade
+9.9 pts ▸
9.9%
0.0%
Accommodation & food
+8.2 pts ▸
8.2%
0.0%
Transport & warehousing
+7.2 pts ▸
7.2%
0.0%
Education & training
+5.3 pts ▸
5.3%
0.0%
Administrative & support
+4.9 pts ▸
4.9%
0.0%
Public administration & safety
+4.4 pts ▸
4.4%
0.0%
Professional & technical
+4.2 pts ▸
4.2%
Occupations people work in
46.2%
Technicians & trades
◂ +31.0 pts
15.2%
46.2%
Machinery operators & drivers
◂ +34.0 pts
12.1%
23.1%
Managers
◂ +17.4 pts
5.6%
0.0%
Community & personal service
+17.7 pts ▸
17.7%
0.0%
Labourers
+17.6 pts ▸
17.6%
0.0%
Professionals
+11.7 pts ▸
11.7%
0.0%
Clerical & administrative
+9.4 pts ▸
9.4%
0.0%
Sales workers
+8.2 pts ▸
8.2%
Economy & Advantage
Environment & Climate
Walkability
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Malaga vs Balga - Mirrabooka [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/504031063/malaga/vs/505021085/balga-mirrabooka