Ballajura, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Ballajura, in the City Of Swan local government area.
| Locality | Ballajura |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Swan |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.83796 |
| Longitude | 115.89239 |
| Population | 18,459 |
| Density | 2083.4 /km² |
| Area | 8.9 km² |
| Elevation | 40 m |
| Postcode | 6066 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 13 km north-northeast |
Ballajura is a locality in the City Of Swan local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of 18,459. The locality covers an area of 8.9 km², giving a population density of about 2083.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 40 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km north-northeast of Perth. Ballajura is located at 31.8380°S, 115.8924°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6066.
Ballajura’s northern fringe unfurls onto the Swan Coastal Plain, a landscape of gentle slopes and sandy soils that often retain a subtle, sun-baked warmth even after dusk. It lies 6.0 km north-north-east of Dianella, WA (from Dianella, WA: bearing 19°T), and is situated 13.4 km north-north-east of Perth. The air here, particularly on still evenings, carries a faint, dry scent of eucalypt and the distant, earthy aroma of well-watered lawns from the suburban sprawl. Clumps of hardy native shrubs and the occasional sturdy gum tree punctuate the open spaces, their branches reaching towards a sky that can shift from an intense cerulean at midday to a soft, dusty rose as the sun dips below the horizon. The terrain is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet resilience, accustomed to the prevailing winds that sweep in from the west, carrying with them the faintest hint of the Indian Ocean.
Historically, this region was part of the broader Swan River Colony's agricultural hinterland, with early land grants pushing outwards from the established river settlements. While not a centre for heavy industry, the local economy has evolved from its pastoral roots to embrace a more diversified character, with retail, services, and residential development now defining its present. The development of Ballajura itself reflects a post-war expansion, transforming swathes of what were once rural holdings into a modern residential hub. It’s a place where the echoes of past farming endeavours can still be felt in the layout of some older streets, a quiet counterpoint to the contemporary pulse of its growing population.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ballajura, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Ballajura, in the City Of Swan local government area.
Detailed location data for Ballajura includes the postcode (6066), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Swan), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ballajura is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |