Suburbs West Kalgoorlie

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West Kalgoorlie WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of West Kalgoorlie WA is 32 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in West Kalgoorlie is $1,125 per week ($58,500 per year). Median rent in West Kalgoorlie is $475 per week ($2,058 per month). West Kalgoorlie has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. West Kalgoorlie has a population density of 16.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Kalgoorlie is $1,717.

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📍 West Kalgoorlie, Western Australia — 30.7816°S, 121.4350°E

🏫 Schools (1)

West Kalgoorlie Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

West Kalgoorlie Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,125/wk
$58,500 per year
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Median Rent
$475/wk
$2,058 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,717/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

West Kalgoorlie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 68.8% (22) Female 31.3% (10)

Population Density

16.8
people per km²
32 people · 1.9 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

West Kalgoorlie Age Distribution

10-14
30-34
40-44
45-49
55-59
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

West Kalgoorlie Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

West Kalgoorlie Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

West Kalgoorlie Religion

Not stated
50.0%
No Religion
36.7%
Catholic
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

West Kalgoorlie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
47.4%

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

West Kalgoorlie Employment

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Employed full-time
73.3% 11 people
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Employed part-time
26.7% 4 people

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

West Kalgoorlie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
60.0%
Bachelor Degree
40.0%

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

West Kalgoorlie Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
60.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
40.0%

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

West Kalgoorlie Field of Study

Engineering
100.0%

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

West Kalgoorlie Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

West Kalgoorlie Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

West Kalgoorlie Marital Status

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Married
24.1% 7
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Divorced
24.1% 7
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Never married
51.7% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

West Kalgoorlie Ancestry

Australian
51.7%
English
37.9%
Irish
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

West Kalgoorlie Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 43

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

West Kalgoorlie Volunteering

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Volunteer
14.3% 3
—
Not a volunteer
85.7% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

West Kalgoorlie How People Get to Work

Walked only
55.6%
Car (driver)
27.8%
Car (passenger)
16.7%

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

West Kalgoorlie Car Ownership

1 vehicle
66.7%
2 vehicles
33.3%

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

West Kalgoorlie Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
66.7%

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

West Kalgoorlie Population Mobility

15.4%
moved in the last year
38.5%
moved in the last 5 years
16.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

West Kalgoorlie Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
41
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

West Kalgoorlie Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
5

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

West Kalgoorlie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1,000-$1,249/wk
57.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

West Kalgoorlie Family Structure

Couple — no children
50.0%
Couple — children under 15
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

West Kalgoorlie Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

West Kalgoorlie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.0%
5–14 hours
23.8%
Did not do domestic work
57.1%

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

West Kalgoorlie Household Size

1 person
40.0%
2 persons
60.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

West Kalgoorlie Where Residents Moved From

Same address
22
Moved from WA
4

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

West Kalgoorlie Schools

1
schools nearby
0
government
1017
avg ICSEA score
239
total students
Goldfields Baptist College Independent
Combined · PP-11 · 239 students
1017
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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West Kalgoorlie Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,083/wk
Median Rent $475/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.8%

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

If you earn X in West Kalgoorlie

≈ $9,026/month
Median rent $475/wk
Left after rent $1,608/wk
Rent share 22.8%

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West Kalgoorlie vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Tandegin
Pop: 16 Income: $1,375/wk Rent: $200/wk
Barberton
Pop: 16 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $169/wk
Contine
Pop: 16 Income: $1,333/wk Rent: $150/wk
Devils Creek
Pop: 16 Income: $1,625/wk
Kingston (WA)
Pop: 16 Income: $900/wk
Lake Margarette
Pop: 16 Income: $1,166/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Kalgoorlie

What is the population of West Kalgoorlie WA?

The population of West Kalgoorlie WA is 32 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 16.8 people per km².

What is the median income in West Kalgoorlie?

The median personal income in West Kalgoorlie WA is $1,125 per week, or $58,500 per year.The median household income is $2,083 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in West Kalgoorlie?

Median rent in West Kalgoorlie WA is $475 per week ($2,058 per month).Rent represents 22.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in West Kalgoorlie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Kalgoorlie WA is $1,717. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in West Kalgoorlie?

The median age in West Kalgoorlie WA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is West Kalgoorlie a good suburb to live in?

West Kalgoorlie is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 32.The median income is $1,125/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.8% 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: 51576. All dollar figures in AUD.