Kambalda West

The community is younger than the national figure, with 22.5% of people being children under 15. There is a strong presence of First Nations people at 6.4%, which is well above the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia (64.7%), though 18.5% were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common following Australian.

English is the primary language for nearly 80% of the population. Only 4.6% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

Half of the population report having no religion, which is much higher than in most other areas and far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Formal qualifications are lower than usual, with only 6.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 31.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical household earning $2,217 a week. This is reflected in the 22.8% of people who earn $2,000 or more weekly, among the highest for its level.

Residents generally report better health than the national average, with fewer people needing help with daily activities (3.1%) and a lower rate of long-term health conditions at 24.9%.

The area has a lower rate of volunteering (11.4%) and unpaid care (6.9%) than most similar areas. However, there is a slightly higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than the state average.

There are 107 First Nations people in the area, with a typical household income of $2,050, which is well above the state and national figures. The typical age for this group is 23.

Family life is common here, with 56.5% of households being couples with children. One-parent families are also much more common than in most similar areas at 16.0%.

Renters are very common, making up 40.2% of households, which is far above the state average. While most homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms, typical weekly rent is very low at $200.

Cars are the main way to get around, as only 1.7% of people work from home. Public transport use is higher than in most similar areas, though the walk to the nearest stop can take up to 80 minutes.

The population is quite mobile, with 38.1% moving in the last five years. About 11.0% of residents are recent arrivals from overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Mining is the dominant industry, employing 47.8% of the workforce. This is consistent with the high rate of full-time employment (67.3%), which is well above the national figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.9. While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services and groceries, they are far less likely to be near public transport than in the rest of the state.