West Kalgoorlie · Suburb / Locality

Income in West Kalgoorlie

What people and households earn each week, and how incomes are spread.

Typical incomes in West Kalgoorlie are much higher than in most similar areas. While these figures are just above or about the same as the state and national averages, the local personal income is notably strong.

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📍 West Kalgoorlie, Suburb / Locality

Where West Kalgoorlie sits — Median household income (weekly)

$2,083
  • $500–$607: 251 areas
  • $607–$714: 144 areas
  • $714–$821: 425 areas
  • $821–$929: 720 areas
  • $929–$1,036: 656 areas
  • $1,036–$1,143: 1059 areas
  • $1,143–$1,250: 924 areas
  • $1,250–$1,357: 1035 areas
  • $1,357–$1,464: 1449 areas
  • $1,464–$1,571: 885 areas
  • $1,571–$1,679: 1023 areas
  • $1,679–$1,786: 697 areas
  • $1,786–$1,893: 1085 areas
  • $1,893–$2,000: 633 areas
  • $2,000–$2,107: 664 areas
  • $2,107–$2,214: 622 areas
  • $2,214–$2,321: 678 areas
  • $2,321–$2,429: 379 areas
  • $2,429–$2,536: 214 areas
  • $2,536–$2,643: 221 areas
  • $2,643–$2,750: 148 areas
  • $2,750–$2,857: 192 areas
  • $2,857–$2,964: 80 areas
  • $2,964–$3,071: 82 areas
  • $3,071–$3,179: 72 areas
  • $3,179–$3,286: 96 areas
  • $3,286–$3,393: 32 areas
  • $3,393–$3,500: 211 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is West Kalgoorlie — higher than 79% of areas.

Median household income (weekly) compared with the state and national average
West Kalgoorlie$2,083
6430, WA $2,429
Western Australia $1,815
Australia $1,746

Typical incomes

Median personal, family and household incomes.

The typical person here earns $1,125 a week, which is well above the figures for both Western Australia and the rest of the country. Typical households bring in $2,083 weekly, a little above the state and national averages.

$1,125

Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $1,437
  • 2021: $1,125

Median total personal income per week for people aged 15+.

$2,083

Higher than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $1,374
  • 2021: $2,083

Median total household income per week.

Income spread

High earners and the full distribution.

High earners make up 12.5% of the population, which is more than in most similar areas. One quarter of residents earn under $650 a week, while 12.5% earn $3,000 or more.

Household income distribution

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In West Kalgoorlie, $1,500–$2,999 is the majority at 100%.

Personal income distribution

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In West Kalgoorlie, the largest group is Under $650 at 46%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $3,000 or more (23%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Income in West Kalgoorlie [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51576/west-kalgoorlie/topic/income