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:
- Balga
- Mirrabooka
- Nollamara
- Westminster.
Street signs naming history
| Street name | Derivation of name | Location of sign |
|---|---|---|
| Almurta Street, Nollamara | Name derived from Aboriginal word for mistletoe | Corner of Almurta Street and Alumba Road, Nollamara |
| Amelia Street, Nollamara | Named after Amelia Cramond, worker at the 'old' Balcatta Hotel | Corner Amelia Street and Steyning Way, Westminster |
| Deering Street, Westminster | Names after the Deering family, local store owners (c1920-1950) | Corner Deering Street and Ungaroo Road, Westminster |
| Housley Street, Mirrabooka | Named after Ted Housley, World War II Serviceman | Corner Amelia Street and Wolya Way, Westminster |
| Kindra Way, Nollamara | Name derived from the Aboriginal word for bushy tree | Corner Kinda Way and Lemana Road, Nollamara |
| Kurda Road, Westminster | Name derived from Nyoongar word ‘karda’ for racehorse goanna | Corner Kurda Road and Wolya Way, Westminster |
| Mirrabooka Avenue, Mirrabooka | Name derived from Aboriginal word for Southern Cross constellation | Corner Mirrabooka Ave and Attra Place, Balga |
Nollamara Avenue, Nollamara | Name derived from Nyoongar word for black kangaroo paw | Corner Nollamara Avenue and Tuckfield Way, Nollamara |
| Wardong Road, Westminster | Name derived from the Nyoongar word for crow | Corner Wardong Road and Marloo Road, Westminster |
| Yorna Road, Westminster | Name derived from the Nyoongar word for bobtail goanna | Corner Yorna Road and Arkana Road, Westminster |