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West Lamington WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of West Lamington WA is 1,373 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in West Lamington is $1,308 per week ($68,016 per year). Median rent in West Lamington is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). West Lamington has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. West Lamington has a population density of 485.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in West Lamington is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Lamington is $1,733.

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West Lamington Population

residents (Census 2021)

West Lamington Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,308/wk

$68,016 per year

#269 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

34years

4 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: —

West Lamington Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (723) Female 47.4% (651)

Population Density

485.0

people per km²

1,373 people · 2.8 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,962

Family income/wk

West Lamington 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)

West Lamington Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

28.6% 79 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

71.4% 197 dwellings

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

West Lamington Country of Birth

Australia

90.8%

England

3.1%

India

2.8%

Fiji

1.3%

China

0.9%

Brazil

0.6%

Canada

0.6%

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

West Lamington Religion

No Religion

48.1%

Catholic

20.7%

Not stated

11.5%

Anglican

9.2%

Christian (other)

3.9%

Uniting Church

2.9%

Pentecostal

2.1%

Baptist

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

West Lamington Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.5%

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

West Lamington Languages Spoken at Home

Other

37.7%

Afrikaans

11.7%

SAL Tot

11.7%

Gujarati

9.1%

Mandarin

9.1%

Spanish

7.8%

IAL Sinhal

6.5%

IAL Punjabi

6.5%

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

West Lamington Employment

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Employed full-time

56.7% 517 people

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Employed part-time

15.6% 142 people

🔍

Unemployed

3.0% 27 people

🏠

Not in labour force

24.8% 226 people

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

West Lamington Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.8%

Bachelor Degree

22.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.9%

Postgraduate Degree

6.5%

Certificate I/II

3.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.8%

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

West Lamington Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

29.4%

Professionals

24.6%

Clerical & Administrative

11.8%

Managers

10.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.3%

Community & Personal Service

8.2%

Labourers

3.9%

Sales Workers

2.3%

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

West Lamington Field of Study

Engineering

38.4%

Management & Commerce

15.2%

Society & Culture

10.1%

Health

9.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.8%

Education

7.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.6%

Architecture & Building

3.0%

Agriculture & Environment

2.3%

Information Technology

0.9%

Creative Arts

0.9%

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

West Lamington Dwelling Types

Separate house

85.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

14.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

West Lamington Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

2.2%

$300-$399/wk

1.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

3.4%

$800-$999/wk

2.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.7%

$4,000+/wk

21.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

West Lamington Marital Status

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Married

46.2% 475

↔️

Separated

2.6% 27

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Divorced

7.3% 75

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Widowed

3.3% 34

👤

Never married

40.6% 417

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

West Lamington Ancestry

Australian

29.3%

English

28.5%

Other

10.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.9%

Scottish

5.8%

Irish

5.8%

Maori

3.8%

Italian

3.2%

German

2.5%

Indian

1.6%

New Zealander

1.6%

Filipino

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

West Lamington School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.0%

Secondary — Government

21.2%

Vocational Education

12.9%

Pre-school

10.4%

Primary — Catholic

8.0%

Secondary — Catholic

7.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.1%

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

West Lamington Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.2% 81

✅

No need for assistance

96.8% 2,474

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

West Lamington Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.2% 164

—

Not a volunteer

82.8% 792

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

West Lamington Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.1%

$450-$599/mo

2.6%

$600-$799/mo

5.2%

$800-$999/mo

7.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

West Lamington How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.3%

Did not go to work

10.9%

Car (passenger)

8.4%

Bus

2.6%

Walked only

0.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.7%

Other

0.7%

Truck

0.4%

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

West Lamington Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.2%

1 vehicle

30.4%

2 vehicles

41.6%

3 vehicles

14.4%

4+ vehicles

9.4%

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

West Lamington Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.9%

2 bedrooms

5.4%

3 bedrooms

46.8%

4 bedrooms

38.8%

5 bedrooms

5.8%

6+ bedrooms

1.3%

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

West Lamington Population Mobility

21.4%

moved in the last year

49.3%

moved in the last 5 years

3.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

West Lamington Indigenous Population

7.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

181

Indigenous residents

2,369

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

West Lamington Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

West Lamington Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.6%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

3.3%

$300-$399/wk

1.5%

$400-$499/wk

2.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.1%

$800-$999/wk

6.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

19.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.7%

$3,500+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

West Lamington Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

53.5%

Couple — no children

19.9%

Couple — no children under 15

13.5%

One parent — children under 15

9.1%

One parent — no children under 15

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

West Lamington Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.4% 4

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Previously served

2.7% 26

👤

Never served

96.9% 925

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

West Lamington Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.0% 86

—

Did not provide

91.0% 867

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

West Lamington Children Ever Born

No children

30.8%

1 child

11.1%

2 children

32.7%

3 children

16.5%

4 children

7.1%

5+ children

1.9%

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

West Lamington When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

107

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

West Lamington Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.0%

5–14 hours

31.4%

15–29 hours

12.5%

30+ hours

8.4%

Did not do domestic work

25.7%

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

West Lamington Household Size

1 person

25.4%

2 persons

25.6%

3 persons

18.3%

4 persons

18.1%

5 persons

6.9%

6+ persons

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

West Lamington Where Residents Moved From

Same address

987

Moved from WA

165

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from TAS

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

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

West Lamington Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.1%

Step family — no other children

16.1%

Blended family — no other children

5.6%

Other couple — children only

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

West Lamington Schools

schools nearby

government

954

avg ICSEA score

5,189

total students

St Mary's Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 382 students

1030

ICSEA

Goldfields Baptist College Independent

Combined · PP-11 · 239 students

1017

ICSEA

John Paul College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 699 students

1010

ICSEA

Kalgoorlie Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 496 students

980

ICSEA

Hannans Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 343 students

978

ICSEA

North Kalgoorlie Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 481 students

960

ICSEA

Eastern Goldfields College Government

Secondary · 11-12 · 485 students

954

ICSEA

O'Connor Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 761 students

922

ICSEA

O'Connor Education Support Centre Government

Primary · K-6 · 52 students

920

ICSEA

South Kalgoorlie Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 350 students

909

ICSEA

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School Government

Secondary · 7-10 · 854 students

890

ICSEA

Eastern Goldfields Education Support Centre Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 47 students

879

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 Lamington Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,456/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.3%

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

If you earn X in West Lamington

Your weekly income

≈ $10,643/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $2,106/wk

Rent share 14.3%

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Income: $1,047/wk Rent: $345/wk Save: $5/wk

West Lamington vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

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Pop: 2,050 Income: $1,451/wk Rent: $367/wk

Guildford (WA)

Pop: 2,040 Income: $875/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 2,036 Income: $1,430/wk Rent: $370/wk

Orana

Pop: 2,035 Income: $586/wk Rent: $275/wk

Wickham (WA)

Pop: 2,022 Income: $1,674/wk Rent: $115/wk

Spalding (WA)

Pop: 1,992 Income: $537/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Lamington

What is the population of West Lamington WA?

The population of West Lamington WA is 1,373 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 485.0 people per km².West Lamington is ranked #3,517 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in West Lamington?

The median personal income in West Lamington WA is $1,308 per week, or $68,016 per year.The median household income is $2,456 per week.Family income is $2,962 per week.West Lamington is ranked #269 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in West Lamington?

Median rent in West Lamington WA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 14.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.West Lamington ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in West Lamington?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Lamington WA is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in West Lamington?

The median age in West Lamington WA is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is West Lamington a good suburb to live in?

West Lamington is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,373.The median income is $1,308/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.3% 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: 51577. All dollar figures in AUD.