Kambalda vs Kalgoorlie

Kambalda and Kalgoorlie are two Western Australian towns that offer different layouts for residents. Kambalda is far more walkable for basic needs, with 76.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 75.4% having a 15-minute-city walkshed. In contrast, Kalgoorlie has a much larger First Nations population of 2,228 people and far better access to public transport, with 89.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

Daily life in both towns shares several similarities, as they have roughly the same number of amenity types within a 15-minute walk and about 75% of homes are near a school. These towns also show similar outcomes for First Nations residents, with typical household incomes around $1,800 and Year 12 completion rates near 26%. While Kalgoorlie has a higher walkability score, the gap in First Nations unemployment has widened, as the rate in Kambalda is now well higher at 16.7% compared to 12.5% in Kalgoorlie.