Kalgoorlie

The community is notably young, with 21.6% of people under 15 and a typical age of 34. It has a much higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population than most areas at 7.2%. De facto relationships are also very common here, well above the national figure.

About 27.2% of residents were born overseas, which is about the same as the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, while New Zealand and the Philippines are the most frequent birthplaces outside Australia.

English is the main language for 74.9% of the population. Around 16% of people use another language at home, though the proportion who speak little or no English is slightly below the national figure.

People with no religion make up 42.2% of the population, a figure that rose 10 points since 2016. This is well above the national average, while Christianity remains a significant affiliation at 41.7%.

The area has a lower rate of higher education than most, with only 14.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Qualifications are heavily geared toward the local economy, with 27.3% of degrees in engineering and related fields.

Incomes are very high here; typical weekly family income is $2,924, well above the national figure. A third of households earn $3,000 or more per week, and those earning $2,000 or more personally are much more common than in most areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions at 20.6%. Only 3.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is lower than the state and national averages.

Volunteer rates are lower than most areas and have fallen since 2016. Unpaid care for children is more common than the national average, though overall unpaid care for others is among the lowest at this level.

The area has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level. While Year 12 completion is far below the national figure, unemployment for First Nations people is lower than both the state and national averages.

Homes tend to be slightly larger than usual with 2.6 people per dwelling. While 62.8% of families are couples with children, there is also a higher than average number of people living alone.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 38.1% of households renting. Very few people own their homes outright compared to the state, though most homes are large, with 78.3% having three or more bedrooms.

Most people rely on cars for work, and only 2.4% use public transport. Working from home is very rare here, with a rate far below the national average.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in most other areas.

Employment is very strong, with 71.8% of people working full-time and a low unemployment rate of 3.3%. The local economy is dominated by mining, which employs 25.7% of the workforce.

The area has a moderate level of overall advantage and hosts 1,255 businesses. However, population growth has slowed, falling 1% since 2021, which is far below the state average.

Kalgoorlie is very hot and dry, with an average maximum temperature much higher than most areas. Its annual rainfall is among the lowest at this level.

The town is somewhat walkable, and most homes are within a short walk of groceries, parks and public transport. However, access to health services within a 15-minute walk is far below the state average.