Kalgoorlie

The typical resident is 35, which is noticeably younger than the state and national averages. People in de facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, while seniors make up a much smaller share of the population than usual.

International diversity is high, with 31.8% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Scottish, Irish, and Filipino heritage.

Nearly one in five people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. While English remains dominant, Tagalog, Mandarin, and Punjabi are the most common additional languages.

Religious views are varied, with 40.8% of people reporting no religion, a figure that is a little above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.1%.

About 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state and national figures. Qualifications are heavily weighted toward engineering and management.

Typical incomes are very high, with weekly personal earnings of $1,175, which is well above the national figure. Nearly 20% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, and 26.6% of households earn over $3,000 weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than in most areas, with long-term health conditions being well below the state and national averages. Mental health conditions are reported at a rate of 7.2%.

Community participation is lower than usual, with far fewer people volunteering or providing unpaid care and housework compared to the state and national averages.

First Nations residents have an unemployment rate of 5.6%, which is far below the state average. About 15.5% of this community speaks a First Nations language, and the typical age is 29.

Living arrangements are unusual, with 35.7% of people living alone, which is far above the national figure. This is consistent with a higher-than-average share of one-parent families.

Renting is very common, with 45.3% of households renting, far above the state average. Conversely, far fewer people own their homes outright compared to most of Australia.

The area has a high number of public transport stops, and 8.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than in most areas. However, only 2.5% of people work from home, among the lowest in the country.

The population is very mobile, with 47.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are particularly high, at 25.1%, which is far above the national figure.

The workforce is highly active, with a full-time employment rate far above the state and national averages. Mining is the dominant industry, employing 24.4% of the population.

The town is very walkable, with a score of 7.7 and almost all homes within a short walk of public transport and parks. Most residents can reach groceries and health services within 15 minutes on foot.