$200 —
Lower than 77% of urban centre areas.
- 2016: $200
- 2021: $200
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Kambalda West · Urban Centre
Housing & Dwellings in Kambalda West
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Separate houses make up 87.6% of the homes in Kambalda West, a figure far above the national average. This area is marked by very low housing costs and a high proportion of renters compared to most other places. Most homes here are large, with more than 85% having three or more bedrooms.
$200
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- $0–$21: 2 areas
- $21–$43: 6 areas
- $43–$64: 18 areas
- $64–$86: 38 areas
- $86–$107: 35 areas
- $107–$129: 46 areas
- $129–$150: 25 areas
- $150–$171: 104 areas
- $171–$193: 82 areas
- $193–$214: 143 areas
- $214–$236: 130 areas
- $236–$257: 175 areas
- $257–$279: 114 areas
- $279–$300: 125 areas
- $300–$321: 194 areas
- $321–$343: 101 areas
- $343–$364: 128 areas
- $364–$386: 82 areas
- $386–$407: 92 areas
- $407–$429: 41 areas
- $429–$450: 24 areas
- $450–$471: 32 areas
- $471–$493: 13 areas
- $493–$514: 19 areas
- $514–$536: 14 areas
- $536–$557: 9 areas
- $557–$579: 6 areas
- $579–$600: 15 areas
All urban centre areas, 2021. The marker is Kambalda West — lower than 77% of areas.
| Kambalda West | $200 |
|---|---|
| 6442, WA | $200 |
| Western Australia | $340 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is just $200, which is far below the national figure of $375 and has barely changed since 2016. Monthly home-loan payments are also much lower than in most areas, typically costing $1,000.
$1,000 ▼ -16.4%
Lower than 77% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: $1,196
- 2016: $1,299
- 2021: $1,000
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Kambalda West, $200–$349 is the majority at 57%; Under $200 is next at 40%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Kambalda West, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 50%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (43%) and $3,000 or more (4%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is far more common here than in the rest of the state, with 39.8% of households renting. Meanwhile, the share of homes owned outright is well below the Australian average and has fallen since 2011.
39.8% ▲ +13.4%
Higher than 86% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 35.1%
- 2016: 41.4%
- 2021: 39.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
24.0% ▼ -20.4%
Lower than 86% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 30.1%
- 2016: 17.1%
- 2021: 24.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Kambalda West, the largest group is Rented at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Owned outright (24%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
The area has a high number of large homes, with 85.2% having three or more bedrooms. While separate houses are the most common type, the number of people per bedroom is much higher than in most areas.
0.80 ▼ -27.3%
Higher than 57% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.80
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
87.6% ▼ -4.0%
Lower than 75% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 91.3%
- 2016: 90.0%
- 2021: 87.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
85.2% ▲ +12.3%
Higher than 75% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 75.8%
- 2016: 85.2%
- 2021: 85.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Kambalda West, Separate house is the majority at 87%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 10%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Kambalda West, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 60%; 4 bedrooms is next at 25%.
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 Kambalda West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL515018/kambalda-west/topic/housing-dwellings