The Balga Ward stretches from Mirrabooka in the east to Nollamara in the west and contains a number of local reserves and shopping locations. The ward is represented by Councillor Andrea Creado and Councillor Michael Dudek.
The Balga Ward is made up of the following suburbs:
City residents receive our Balga Ward News brochures in letterboxes. This brochure contains local news, events and updates on local services and projects, as well as contact details for the Mayor and your Ward Councillors.
Meet your ward councillors
Neighbourhood planning
Street signs naming history
Street name | Derivation of name | Location of sign |
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Almurta Street, Nollamara | Name derived from Aboriginal word for mistletoe | Cnr Almurta St & Ilumba Rd, Nollamara |
Amelia Street, Nollamara | Named after Amelia Cramond, worker at the ‘old’ Balcatta Hotel | Cnr Amelia St & Wolya Way, Nollamara |
Arkana Road, Westminster | Name derived from the Aboriginal word for boomerang | Cnr Arkana Rd & Steyning Way, Westminster |
Deering Street, Westminster | Named after the Deering family, local store owners (c1920-1950) | Cnr Deering St & Ungaroo Rd, Westminster |
Housley Street, Mirrabooka | Named after Ted Housley, World War II Serviceman | Cnr Amelia St & Wolya Way, Westminster |
Kindra Way, Nollamara | Name derived from the Aboriginal word for bushy tree | Cnr Kinda Way & Lemana Rd, Nollamara |
Kurda Road, Westminster | Name derived from Nyoongar word ‘karda’ for racehorse goanna | Cnr Kurda Rd & Wolya Way, Westminster |
Mirrabooka Avenue, Mirrabooka | Name derived from Aboriginal word for Southern Cross constellation | Cnr Mirrabooka Ave & Attra Place, Balga |
Nollamara Avenue, Nollamara | Name derived from Nyoongar word for black kangaroo paw | Cnr Nollamara Ave & Tuckfield Way, Nollamara |
Wardong Road, Westminster | Name derived from the Nyoongar word for crow | Cnr Wardong Rd & Marloo Rd, Westminster |
Yorna Road, Westminster | Name derived from the Nyoongar word for bobtail goanna | Cnr Yorna Rd & Arkana Rd, Westminster |