South Kalgoorlie

South Kalgoorlie has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population for South Kalgoorlie statistical area (Lv2) is around 4,626. This figure reflects a growth of 210 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 4,416. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of resident population at 4,520 in Jun 2024 and validation of 42 new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density of 1,506 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. South Kalgoorlie's 4.8% growth since Census places it within 2.9 percentage points of its SA3 area (7.7%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57.99999999999999% to overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in Jun 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch employs ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in Dec 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, South Kalgoorlie (SA2) is expected to increase by 418 persons to reach a total population of 5,044 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 7.1% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in South Kalgoorlie is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Based on AreaSearch analysis, South Kalgoorlie averaged around 7 new dwelling approvals annually over the past 5 financial years ending FY26. This totals an estimated 37 homes. So far in FY26, 2 approvals have been recorded. The average value of these new homes is $246,000, under regional levels, indicating more accessible housing choices for buyers.

In terms of commercial development, $16.4 million in approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting balanced activity. Compared to the Rest of WA, South Kalgoorlie shows comparable building activity per person, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas, which is under the national average. This indicates the area's established nature and suggests potential planning limitations. New development consists of 67.0% standalone homes and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, representing a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition of 83.0% houses. The location has approximately 757 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market with future projections showing South Kalgoorlie adding 327 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

South Kalgoorlie has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 17thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely to affect this region. Key projects are KCGM's 800-bed workers accommodation camp, Goldfields Pipeline Renewal (Stage 1), Kalgoorlie-Boulder Water Bank Project, and Lot 101 Brookman Street Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in South Kalgoorlie exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

South Kalgoorlie has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors well-represented. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 3.4%.

The area has shown employment stability over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In South Kalgoorlie, 2,436 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is 0.2% higher than Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%. Workforce participation in the area is high at 67.8%, compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. The leading employment industries among residents are mining, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Notably, mining employment levels are at 2.3 times the regional average. However, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 0.4% of South Kalgoorlie's workforce compared to 9.3% in Rest of WA. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment remained stable at 0.0%, while labour force increased by 0.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of WA saw employment grow by 1.4% and unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to South Kalgoorlie's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.1% over five years and 11.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

South Kalgoorlie's median income among taxpayers was $64,664 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $74,924 during the same period. These figures are higher than those for Rest of WA, which were $59,973 and $74,392 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated median income is approximately $70,885 as of September 2025, with average income projected to be around $82,132 by the same date. Census data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in South Kalgoorlie rank between the 77th and 83rd percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 35.9% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, mirroring regional levels where 31.1% fall into this bracket. Higher earners make up a substantial portion, with 31.5% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 87.8% of their income.

South Kalgoorlie is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

South Kalgoorlie's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 83.3% houses and 16.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro WA's 82.9% houses and 17.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in South Kalgoorlie stood at 17.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.9% and rented ones at 36.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,472, lower than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure was $300, compared to Non-Metro WA's $280. Nationally, South Kalgoorlie's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,472 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

South Kalgoorlie has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 68.4% of all households, including 31.2% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 31.6%, with lone person households at 28.1% and group households comprising 3.1%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

South Kalgoorlie faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 12.2%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.7%) and certificates (35.9%). Educational participation is high, with 30.3% currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (12.0%), secondary (9.4%), and tertiary (1.6%) levels.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.0% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 1.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 17 active stops operating in South Kalgoorlie, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by two individual routes, offering a total of 126 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 183 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 18 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 7 weekly trips per stop.

The level of general health in South Kalgoorlie is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

South Kalgoorlie shows better-than-average health outcomes with lower prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national averages. However, older and at-risk cohorts have higher rates.

Private health cover is high at approximately 57% (2,634 people), compared to Rest of WA's 63.6%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 6.7% and 6.6% respectively. 73.2% claim to be free from medical ailments, slightly lower than Rest of WA's 74.9%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 10.4% (481 people), compared to Rest of WA's 9.2%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in South Kalgoorlie was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

South Kalgoorlie's population showed higher linguistic diversity, with 16.6% speaking languages other than English at home. Born overseas, 28.7% of residents were not Australian-born. Christianity was the dominant religion, practiced by 46.5%.

Hinduism, though a minority, had a slightly higher representation in South Kalgoorlie compared to Rest of WA (1.8% vs 1.3%). Ancestry-wise, Australians made up 25.7%, followed by English at 23.6%, and Other groups at 7.6%. Notably, Maori, New Zealand, and Filipino ethnicities were overrepresented in South Kalgoorlie compared to regional averages (Maori: 5.7% vs 3.3%, New Zealand: 1.9% vs 1.5%, Filipino: 4.5% vs 2.2%).

South Kalgoorlie hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

South Kalgoorlie's median age is 33 years, which is significantly lower than the Rest of WA average of 40 years, and substantially under the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of WA, South Kalgoorlie has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (18.5%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (6.6%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the age group of 25 to 34 years has increased from 15.5% to 18.5% of the population. Conversely, the age group of 45 to 54 years has decreased from 11.8% to 10.4%. Demographic projections suggest that South Kalgoorlie's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The age group of 25 to 34 years is projected to grow by 32%, adding 273 residents to reach a total of 1,129. Meanwhile, both the age groups of 55 to 64 and 85+ are projected to decrease in number.