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Kambalda West WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kambalda West, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Kambalda West WA is 1,666 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kambalda West is $1,012 per week ($52,624 per year). Median rent in Kambalda West is $200 per week ($867 per month). Kambalda West has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Kambalda West has a population density of 13.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kambalda West is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kambalda West is $1,000.

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Kambalda West Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kambalda West Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,012/wk

$52,624 per year

#1150 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

36years

2 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Kambalda West Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (845) Female 49.2% (820)

Population Density

13.4

people per km²

1,666 people · 124.1 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,560

Family income/wk

Kambalda West Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Kambalda West Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

41.0% 139 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.0% 200 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Kambalda West Country of Birth

Australia

96.8%

England

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Kambalda West Religion

No Religion

52.3%

Not stated

19.1%

Catholic

12.5%

Anglican

9.2%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Uniting Church

1.4%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kambalda West Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Kambalda West Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot

25.8%

Other

19.4%

German

12.9%

SAL Tagalog

12.9%

Afrikaans

9.7%

Polish

9.7%

Thai

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Kambalda West Employment

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Employed full-time

48.1% 477 people

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Employed part-time

15.0% 149 people

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Unemployed

4.1% 41 people

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Not in labour force

32.8% 325 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Kambalda West Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

64.0%

Bachelor Degree

13.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.9%

Certificate I/II

5.7%

Postgraduate Degree

3.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Kambalda West Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

31.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

19.6%

Professionals

15.5%

Clerical & Administrative

8.0%

Community & Personal Service

7.7%

Labourers

7.5%

Managers

7.5%

Sales Workers

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Kambalda West Field of Study

Engineering

42.7%

Management & Commerce

14.0%

Education

11.5%

Health

8.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.6%

Architecture & Building

5.7%

Society & Culture

4.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.9%

Creative Arts

1.7%

Agriculture & Environment

0.9%

Information Technology

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Kambalda West Dwelling Types

Separate house

89.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

8.3%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kambalda West Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.4%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

5.1%

$800-$999/wk

2.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.0%

$4,000+/wk

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kambalda West Marital Status

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Married

41.3% 536

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Separated

3.5% 46

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Divorced

8.9% 116

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Widowed

3.9% 50

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Never married

42.3% 549

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kambalda West Ancestry

Australian

32.3%

English

28.1%

Scottish

8.4%

Irish

6.9%

Maori

6.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.2%

Other

3.9%

German

3.2%

New Zealander

2.3%

Filipino

1.5%

Italian

1.3%

Welsh

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kambalda West School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.0%

Secondary — Government

25.2%

Vocational Education

11.7%

Pre-school

7.9%

Secondary — Catholic

7.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.6%

Primary — Catholic

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Kambalda West Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.8% 105

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No need for assistance

96.2% 2,680

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Kambalda West Volunteering

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Volunteer

13.8% 148

—

Not a volunteer

86.2% 922

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kambalda West Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.6%

$300-$449/mo

5.6%

$450-$599/mo

10.2%

$600-$799/mo

14.8%

$800-$999/mo

16.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

32.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

3.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kambalda West How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.9%

Did not go to work

16.3%

Car (passenger)

6.7%

Bus

4.2%

Walked only

2.6%

Truck

1.9%

Bicycle

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Kambalda West Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.3%

1 vehicle

31.9%

2 vehicles

39.3%

3 vehicles

15.6%

4+ vehicles

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Kambalda West Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.5%

2 bedrooms

13.6%

3 bedrooms

59.6%

4 bedrooms

24.6%

5 bedrooms

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Kambalda West Population Mobility

20.6%

moved in the last year

46.0%

moved in the last 5 years

5.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kambalda West Indigenous Population

7.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

213

Indigenous residents

2,593

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kambalda West Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

140

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Kambalda West Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

16.6%

$1-$149/wk

2.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

3.1%

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

1.7%

$650-$799/wk

5.4%

$800-$999/wk

5.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

18.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.8%

$3,500+/wk

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kambalda West Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.3%

Couple — no children

26.9%

One parent — children under 15

11.8%

Couple — no children under 15

10.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kambalda West Military Service

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Previously served

4.1% 44

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Never served

95.9% 1,036

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kambalda West Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.4% 90

—

Did not provide

91.6% 982

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kambalda West Children Ever Born

No children

24.4%

1 child

14.2%

2 children

24.0%

3 children

21.1%

4 children

13.0%

5+ children

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Kambalda West When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Kambalda West Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.6%

5–14 hours

29.1%

15–29 hours

13.9%

30+ hours

12.4%

Did not do domestic work

27.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Kambalda West Household Size

1 person

27.5%

2 persons

35.6%

3 persons

16.2%

4 persons

12.5%

5 persons

5.3%

6+ persons

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kambalda West Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,091

Moved from WA

124

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from SA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Kambalda West Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

75.3%

Step family — no other children

13.5%

Blended family — no other children

5.9%

Intact family — other children present

3.5%

Other couple — children only

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kambalda West Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,217/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Kambalda West

Your weekly income

≈ $9,607/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $2,017/wk

Rent share 9.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Derby (WA)

Income: $855/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Kambalda West vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

North Yunderup

Pop: 840 Income: $607/wk Rent: $300/wk

Kalgan

Pop: 840 Income: $718/wk Rent: $300/wk

Denham

Pop: 849 Income: $754/wk Rent: $220/wk

Meekatharra

Pop: 849 Income: $824/wk Rent: $110/wk

Pemberton

Pop: 861 Income: $671/wk Rent: $280/wk

North Dandalup

Pop: 863 Income: $773/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kambalda West

What is the population of Kambalda West WA?

The population of Kambalda West WA is 1,666 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.4 people per km².Kambalda West is ranked #3,266 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kambalda West?

The median personal income in Kambalda West WA is $1,012 per week, or $52,624 per year.The median household income is $2,217 per week.Family income is $2,560 per week.Kambalda West is ranked #1,150 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kambalda West?

Median rent in Kambalda West WA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 9.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kambalda West ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kambalda West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kambalda West WA is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kambalda West?

The median age in Kambalda West WA is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kambalda West a good suburb to live in?

Kambalda West is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,666.The median income is $1,012/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50718. All dollar figures in AUD.