$330 —
Lower than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: $320
- 2021: $330
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Kalgoorlie - North · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in Kalgoorlie - North
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Over a third of households rent in Kalgoorlie - North, which is far more than the national figure. This creates a rental-heavy market where most people live in large, detached houses. While renting is common, the typical weekly rent of $330 is lower than in most other areas.
$330
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- $100–$121: 37 areas
- $121–$143: 11 areas
- $143–$164: 27 areas
- $164–$186: 32 areas
- $186–$207: 63 areas
- $207–$229: 57 areas
- $229–$250: 59 areas
- $250–$271: 158 areas
- $271–$293: 106 areas
- $293–$314: 178 areas
- $314–$336: 149 areas
- $336–$357: 207 areas
- $357–$379: 179 areas
- $379–$400: 182 areas
- $400–$421: 312 areas
- $421–$443: 103 areas
- $443–$464: 158 areas
- $464–$486: 69 areas
- $486–$507: 85 areas
- $507–$529: 38 areas
- $529–$550: 32 areas
- $550–$571: 45 areas
- $571–$593: 19 areas
- $593–$614: 34 areas
- $614–$636: 8 areas
- $636–$657: 11 areas
- $657–$679: 5 areas
- $679–$700: 28 areas
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Kalgoorlie - North — lower than 64% of areas.
| Kalgoorlie - North | $330 |
|---|---|
| 6430, WA | $310 |
| Western Australia | $340 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $330, which is lower than most areas and a little below the national figure. For those with a mortgage, the usual monthly payment has fallen to $1,730, a drop of $263 since 2016.
$1,730 —
Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: $1,993
- 2021: $1,730
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Kalgoorlie - North, the largest group is $350–$549 at 41%, followed by $200–$349 (34%) and Under $200 (18%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Kalgoorlie - North, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 44%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (36%) and Under $1,000 (13%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is very common here at 37.7%, which is far above the state average of 27.3%. Conversely, homes owned outright make up only 17.3% of the total, a figure far below both the state and national averages.
37.7% —
Higher than 75% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 38.2%
- 2021: 37.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
17.3% —
Lower than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 16.1%
- 2021: 17.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →Kalgoorlie - North splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (42%) and Rented (38%), with Owned outright at 17%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Large homes dominate the area, with 86.7% having three or more bedrooms, which is far above the Australian average. This is reflected in the housing stock, where separate houses make up 85.2% of all dwellings.
0.80 —
Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 0.80
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
85.2% —
Higher than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 85.9%
- 2021: 85.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
86.7% —
Higher than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 88.4%
- 2021: 86.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Kalgoorlie - North, Separate house is the majority at 85%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 14%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →Kalgoorlie - North splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (42%) and 4 bedrooms (40%), with 2 bedrooms at 8%.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Kalgoorlie - North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/511031280/kalgoorlie-north/topic/housing-dwellings