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Kalgoorlie - North

31 km²

Much higher weekly incomes set Kalgoorlie - North apart from the rest of the state and country. This is a young, working community where the typical resident is just 33 and many families are led by couples in de facto relationships. It is a place of significant movement, with nearly half of the population having moved here in the last five years. The area is defined by its strong link to the mining industry and a workforce that is notably healthy and well-paid.

Household incomes here are high, yet Kalgoorlie - North's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.

Kalgoorlie - North has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.

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Demographics & Identity

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The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 33 and a high proportion of children under 15 at 23.9%. Seniors are much less common here, making up only 8.4% of the population, while de facto relationships are very common at 19.3%.

Age groups

Young adults (25–44) 32.7%

Children (0–14) 23.9%

Older adults (45–64) 23.5%

Youth (15–24) 11.5%

Seniors (65+) 8.4%

8,711 Population —

33 yrs Median age — Here 33 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

5.3% First Nations — Here 5.3% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

8.4% Aged 65+ — Here 8.4% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

23.9% Under 15 — Here 23.9% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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About 24% of residents were born overseas, which is well below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Irish and Scottish.

24.0% Born overseas — Here 24.0% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the main language for 81.3% of people, and the proportion of those using another language at home is far below the national figure at 12%. Very few residents speak little or no English.

12.0% Other language — Here 12.0% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

0.9% Limited English ▲ +26.1% Here 0.9% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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A large number of people report having no religion, at 47.8%, which is well above the national figure. This figure has risen by 13 points since 2016.

Religion

No religion 48%
Christianity 40%
Not stated 9%
Islam 1%
Buddhism 1%
Hinduism 1%
Other religions 0%

47.8% No religion — Here 47.8% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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Around 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Qualifications are heavily weighted toward engineering and related fields, making up 27.4% of degrees.

19.5% Bachelor+ — Here 19.5% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

52.4% Year 12 — Here 52.4% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

2 Schools

0.96 Schools/1k kids

Income

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Household incomes are very high, with the typical family earning $3,029 a week, well above the national figure of $2,120. This prosperity is seen in the 26.7% of people who earn $2,000 or more each week.

$2,514 Household income — Here $2,514 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$1,369 Personal income — Here $1,369 WA $848 Aus $805

$3,029 Family income — Here $3,029 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

26.7% High earners Here 26.7% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

37.1% High-income homes Here 37.1% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 21.4% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below both the state and national figures.

21.4% Health condition Here 21.4% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

6.5% Mental health Here 6.5% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

2.6% Needs assistance — Here 2.6% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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More people here provide unpaid childcare than in most areas, at 31.9%. While volunteering is higher than in most areas, the rate has fallen since 2016.

15.8% Volunteering — Here 15.8% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

7.4% Unpaid carers — Here 7.4% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

31.9% Unpaid child care — Here 31.9% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

2.2% Defence service Here 2.2% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

18.9% Housework 15h+ — Here 18.9% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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The First Nations population is larger than in 79% of similar areas. Around 15.7% of these residents speak a First Nations language, which is well above the national average.

459 First Nations people

24 yrs Median age Here 24 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

32.5% Year 12 Here 32.5% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

11.9% Unemployment Here 11.9% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$595 Median income Here $595 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,864 Household income Here $1,864 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

Family & Households

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Families with children are common, making up 63.4% of households, and homes are slightly larger than average with 2.6 people per dwelling.

Family types

Couples with children 63%
Couples without children 24%
One-parent families 12%
Other families 1%

2.6 Household size —

11.9% One-parent — Here 11.9% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

24.5% Living alone — Here 24.5% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Renting is much more common here than in most areas, at 37.7%. While 86.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms, very few people own their homes outright compared to the rest of the country.

Tenure

Owned with a mortgage 42%
Rented 38%
Owned outright 17%
Not stated 2%
Other tenure 1%

$330 Rent — Here $330 WA $340 Aus $375

$1,730 Mortgage — Here $1,730 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

0.80 People / bedroom — Here 0.80 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

37.7% Renting — Here 37.7% WA 27.3% Aus 30.6%

17.3% Owned outright — Here 17.3% WA 29.2% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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Most people rely on cars to get to work, with only 2.1% working from home, a figure far below the national average. Very few homes have no motor vehicle.

3.8% No car — Here 3.8% WA 5.0% Aus 7.4%

2.1% Work from home — Here 2.1% WA 7.5% Aus 21.0%

2.0% PT commute — Here 2.0% WA 4.7% Aus 3.1%

42 PT stops

4.82 Stops/1k Here 4.82 WA 5.48

Migration & Movement

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The community is highly mobile, with 47.1% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also more common here than in the rest of the state.

47.1% Recent movers — Here 47.1% WA 39.0% Aus 40.7%

16.4% Recent arrivals — Here 16.4% WA 10.6% Aus 14.5%

Jobs & Industry

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Employment is very strong, with 72.8% of the population working full-time and an unemployment rate of just 2.7%. Mining is the largest industry, employing 27.7% of the workforce.

Industry

Mining 27.7%

Health care & social assistance 10.5%

Education & training 8.5%

Construction 6.8%

Retail trade 6.0%

2.7% Unemployment — Here 2.7% WA 5.1% Aus 5.1%

74.3% Participation — Here 74.3% WA 63.9% Aus 61.1%

72.8% Full-time — Here 72.8% WA 60.2% Aus 58.9%

Economy & Advantage

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The area has a higher overall advantage score than 60% of similar areas, partly reflecting the high incomes earned in the local job market.

Environment & Climate

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The area is quite dry, with annual rainfall among the lowest for its level, and average maximum temperatures are a little below the state average.

197 Rainfall

26.5 Max temp

12.3 Min temp

Walkability

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Most homes are within a short walk of a park, school or groceries, though health services are harder to reach on foot. Overall, the area is considered somewhat walkable.

4.9 Walk score

4.4 Types ≤15 min