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Coolgardie vs West Kalgoorlie

Name: Coolgardie vs West Kalgoorlie — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 32 km apart · Coolgardie profile · West Kalgoorlie profile

Coolgardie West Kalgoorlie

Coolgardie and West Kalgoorlie are nearby Western Australian areas with very different profiles. Coolgardie has a much larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 14.4%, compared to 0.0% in West Kalgoorlie. The two areas also differ in wealth and education; West Kalgoorlie has a typical weekly household income of $2,083 and 16.7% of adults with a bachelor degree, while Coolgardie's typical household income is $1,260 and only 5.4% of adults hold a degree. Coolgardie is also far more walkable (somewhat walkable) with many homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks, whereas West Kalgoorlie is car-dependent.

These two areas have tracked differently since 2011, and the gaps between them remain significant. They do share some similarities, such as having nearly the same proportion of people with long-term health conditions, around 28%. Both areas also have a typical resident age that is older than the national figure, though residents in Coolgardie are noticeably older at 49 compared to 45 in West Kalgoorlie.

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Where they differ most

Population: 741 larger in Coolgardie Rent: $225 higher in West Kalgoorlie First Nations: 14.4 pts higher in Coolgardie Mortgage: $790 higher in West Kalgoorlie Housework 15h+: 18.1 pts higher in Coolgardie

Demographics & Identity

Population in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +741 larger in Coolgardie gap narrowing

773 72nd pct 32 20th pct

Median age in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +4 yrs older in Coolgardie gap widening

49 yrs 67th pct 45 yrs 50th pct

Age structure

37.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +12.4 pts 25.0%

19.5% Young adults (25–44) +5.5 pts ▸ 25.0%

19.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +10.3 pts 9.4%

16.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.7 pts 12.5%

8.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

Marital status

38.0% Never married +24.5 pts ▸ 62.5%

38.8% Married ◂ +9.6 pts 29.2%

13.4% Divorced +15.7 pts ▸ 29.2%

6.0% Separated ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

4.3% Widowed ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Coolgardie West Kalgoorlie

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

62.5% Australia ◂ +12.5 pts 50.0%

5.6% New Zealand ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

2.1% England ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

1.2% Philippines ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.5% South Africa ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% India ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

31.7% Australian +15.2 pts ▸ 46.9%

33.0% English +1.4 pts ▸ 34.4%

7.2% Irish +2.1 pts ▸ 9.4%

6.7% Scottish ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

4.0% German ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

2.5% Italian ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

1.8% Filipino ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

0.5% Dutch ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Chinese even 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

73.2% English only ◂ +23.2 pts 50.0%

0.5% Punjabi ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Italian even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

22.5% Not stated +24.4 pts ▸ 46.9%

38.4% No religion ◂ +4.0 pts 34.4%

37.4% Christianity ◂ +6.1 pts 31.3%

1.0% Buddhism ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

1.0% Other religions ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie

16.00 85th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +1 more in West Kalgoorlie

2 62nd pct 3 67th pct

Avg size in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +282 larger in West Kalgoorlie

69 20th pct 351 54th pct

ICSEA in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +205 higher in West Kalgoorlie

738 2nd pct 943 24th pct

Highest year of school

25.1% Year 12 +16.5 pts ▸ 41.7%

28.1% Year 10 +9.4 pts ▸ 37.5%

13.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%

10.5% Year 11 ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

29.8% Certificate III / IV +10.2 pts ▸ 40.0%

6.8% Bachelor degree +19.8 pts ▸ 26.7%

8.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

3.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

2.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

1.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

15.9% Engineering & related +10.8 pts ▸ 26.7%

5.4% Health +14.6 pts ▸ 20.0%

8.8% Management & commerce ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

6.8% Society & culture ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

6.5% Education ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

4.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

2.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

1.4% Architecture & building ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

1.1% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.9% Information technology ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.9% Creative arts ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +$365 higher in West Kalgoorlie gap narrowing

$760 52nd pct $1,125 88th pct

Household income in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +$823 higher in West Kalgoorlie gap widening

$1,260 29th pct $2,083 79th pct

Family income in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +$400 higher in West Kalgoorlie

$1,850 47th pct $2,250 71st pct

Household income distribution

29.0% $1,500–$2,999 +4.4 pts ▸ 33.3%

23.0% Under $650 ◂ +23.0 pts 0.0%

21.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%

6.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

2.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

36.0% Under $650 ◂ +11.0 pts 25.0%

23.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.7 pts 16.7%

15.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%

2.5% $3,000 or more +10.0 pts ▸ 12.5%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

6.7% Mental health +8.9 pts ▸ 15.6%

9.6% Arthritis ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%

7.8% Diabetes ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

6.9% Other condition ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%

6.1% Asthma ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

4.7% Heart disease ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

3.2% Lung condition ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

2.7% Cancer ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

0.5% Stroke ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

49.4% None ◂ +5.7 pts 43.8%

18.0% One condition ◂ +18.0 pts 0.0%

6.6% Two conditions +9.0 pts ▸ 15.6%

4.0% Three or more ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +111 larger in Coolgardie

111 86th pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie

38 yrs 76th pct —

Median income in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie

$458 26th pct —

Household income in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie

$924 15th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +0.3 larger in Coolgardie gap narrowing

2.1 19th pct 1.8 9th pct

Family composition

41.2% Couples without children even 41.2%

37.7% Couples with children +3.5 pts ▸ 41.2%

19.6% One-parent families ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%

1.1% Other families ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Household size

37.8% 2 people +28.9 pts ▸ 66.7%

36.7% 1 person +7.7 pts ▸ 44.4%

12.0% 3 people ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%

7.4% 4 people ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%

3.2% 5 people ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

3.2% 6 or more ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +$225 higher in West Kalgoorlie

$250 40th pct $475 90th pct

Mortgage in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +$790 higher in West Kalgoorlie

$927 12th pct $1,717 56th pct

People / bedroom in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie even gap narrowing

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

40.3% Owned outright ◂ +6.9 pts 33.3%

26.5% Rented +6.8 pts ▸ 33.3%

26.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +26.9 pts 0.0%

6.0% Not stated ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

3.9% Other tenure ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

91.5% Separate house +30.7 pts ▸ 122.2%

4.2% Flat or apartment ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

3.9% Other dwelling ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

1.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

18.0% 4 bedrooms +48.6 pts ▸ 66.7%

53.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +53.7 pts 0.0%

13.8% 2 bedrooms +19.6 pts ▸ 33.3%

8.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

2.5% 5 or more ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

1.4% Studio / none ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

6.7% $350–$549 +160.0 pts ▸ 166.7%

52.0% $200–$349 ◂ +52.0 pts 0.0%

33.3% Under $200 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +2 more in Coolgardie

2 71st pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +2.59 more in Coolgardie

2.59 68th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +7.8 more in Coolgardie

7.8 58th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +2 more in Coolgardie

2 75th pct 0 0th pct

Stop walk in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +7 longer in West Kalgoorlie

22 60th pct 29 66th pct

How people get to work

10.3% Walked +61.1 pts ▸ 71.4%

70.0% Car (driver) ◂ +34.3 pts 35.7%

5.2% Car (passenger) +16.3 pts ▸ 21.4%

1.4% Bus ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

1.4% Worked at home ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

32.6% 1 vehicle +78.5 pts ▸ 111.1%

30.0% 2 vehicles +25.5 pts ▸ 55.6%

20.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +20.1 pts 0.0%

8.4% 4 or more ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

6.6% No vehicle ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

8.3% Transport & warehousing +34.6 pts ▸ 42.9%

25.9% Mining ◂ +4.4 pts 21.4%

10.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%

9.3% Retail trade ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%

9.3% Education & training ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%

7.2% Construction ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

5.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

4.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

3.4% Administrative & support ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

3.1% Manufacturing ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

2.4% Other services ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

1.4% Wholesale trade ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

11.4% Clerical & administrative +31.5 pts ▸ 42.9%

5.5% Sales workers +23.1 pts ▸ 28.6%

26.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.1 pts 21.4%

14.8% Technicians & trades +6.6 pts ▸ 21.4%

11.0% Labourers ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%

10.0% Managers ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

10.0% Community & personal service ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

6.9% Professionals ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +4.8 higher in Coolgardie

5.0 83rd pct 0.2 44th pct

Types ≤15 min in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +5.6 more in Coolgardie

5.6 86th pct 0.0 31st pct

15-min city in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +73.5 pts higher in Coolgardie

73.5% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +75.8 pts higher in Coolgardie

75.8% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +58.3 pts higher in Coolgardie

58.3% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +73.7 pts higher in Coolgardie

73.7% 83rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +72.4 pts higher in Coolgardie

75.2% 71st pct 2.8% 42nd pct

Walk to health in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +39.5 pts higher in Coolgardie

39.5% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +23.3 more in Coolgardie

23.3 66th pct 0.0 0th pct

Intersections/km² in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +13 higher in West Kalgoorlie

1 51st pct 14 73rd pct

Mean slope in Coolgardie in West Kalgoorlie +1.5 pts higher in Coolgardie

3.6% 22nd pct 2.1% 0th pct

Compare Coolgardie with nearby areas

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Compare West Kalgoorlie with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Coolgardie vs West Kalgoorlie [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50327/coolgardie/vs/SAL51576/west-kalgoorlie