# NSW Central and North Coast vs Kalgoorlie — 2021 Census comparison

Indigenous Region comparison · about 2,664 km apart

NSW Central and North Coast and Kalgoorlie are two vastly different regional hubs located over 2,600 km apart. NSW Central and North Coast has a much larger First Nations population, with 95,714 people compared to 5,221 in Kalgoorlie. This group also has a far higher rate of Year 12 completion in NSW Central and North Coast (34.2%) than in Kalgoorlie (23.0%). In contrast, Kalgoorlie has a much stronger link to traditional language, with 35.8% of people speaking a First Nations language, while only 3.9% do so in NSW Central and North Coast.

Both areas are somewhat walkable, sitting near the national figure for walkability. However, NSW Central and North Coast generally provides better access to services, with far more homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport (79.3% compared to 61.2%). This accessibility is consistent with the typical First Nations personal income, which is well higher in NSW Central and North Coast at $579, while the usual income in Kalgoorlie is $411.

## First Nations

| Statistic | NSW Central and North Coast | Kalgoorlie | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| First Nations people | 95,714 | 5,221 | 90,493 larger in NSW Central and North Coast |  |
| Median age | 23 yrs | 26 yrs | 3 yrs older in Kalgoorlie |  |
| Year 12 | 34.2% | 23.0% | 11.2 pts higher in NSW Central and North Coast |  |
| Unemployment | 10.3% | 17.0% | 6.7 pts higher in Kalgoorlie |  |
| Median income | $579 | $411 | $168 higher in NSW Central and North Coast |  |
| Household income | $1,555 | $1,289 | $266 higher in NSW Central and North Coast |  |
| Indigenous language | 3.9% | 35.8% | 32.0 pts higher in Kalgoorlie |  |

## Walkability

| Statistic | NSW Central and North Coast | Kalgoorlie | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walk score | 4.9 | 4.2 | 0.7 higher in NSW Central and North Coast |  |
| Types ≤15 min | 4.7 | 4.1 | 0.6 more in NSW Central and North Coast |  |
| 15-min city | 53.8% | 46.7% | 7.1 pts higher in NSW Central and North Coast |  |
| Walk to shops | 49.7% | 55.4% | 5.7 pts higher in Kalgoorlie |  |
| Walk to transit | 79.3% | 61.2% | 18.1 pts higher in NSW Central and North Coast |  |
| Walk to school | 58.1% | 62.3% | 4.2 pts higher in Kalgoorlie |  |
| Walk to a park | 81.3% | 74.1% | 7.1 pts higher in NSW Central and North Coast |  |
| Walk to health | 39.0% | 32.8% | 6.2 pts higher in NSW Central and North Coast |  |
| Intersections/km² | 3 | 0 | 3 higher in NSW Central and North Coast |  |
| Mean slope | 7.0% | 3.2% | 3.7 pts higher in NSW Central and North Coast |  |

Interactive comparison: https://censusatlas.au/compare/ireg/IREG104/nsw-central-and-north-coast/vs/IREG503/kalgoorlie