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West Beach (WA) has an estimated 1,518 residents, up from 1,483 at the 2021 Census — a change of 35 people, or 2.4%. Density is about 66 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS population updates evaluated for the broader region alongside address validation by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of West Beach (WA) has an estimated population of 1,518 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 35 people (2.4%) relative to the 2021 Census when 1,483 people were recorded. This variance is calculated from the resident population of 1,516, which AreaSearch estimated using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 and ongoing address tracking since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 66 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density with significant personal space and capability for future growth.
Natural increase was the main driver of growth in the area, accounting for roughly 54.0% of the overall population rise in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilised by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For SA2 territories lacking this data, or to project expansion beyond 2032, growth rates by age cohort from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data are applied. In terms of future demographics, the suburb of West Beach (WA) is anticipated to experience population expansion slightly below the median of national non-metropolitan zones, with an estimated rise of 147 individuals by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a 9.6% overall increase across the 16 years.
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Residential building activity is minimal in the area, with less than 1 dwelling approvals on average each year (specifically, 1 approval over five years). This minor level of construction is typical for rural locations where housing requirements are modest and building is constrained by local demand and infrastructure capacity. Because approval volumes are so low, annual growth rates and comparative percentages can fluctuate significantly depending on single developments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around West Beach (WA)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 19 current infrastructure and development projects close to West Beach (WA), worth an estimated $1.46 billion. 4 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, manufacturing and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure developments, major projects, and town planning initiatives have a significant effect on regional performance. No projects were identified by AreaSearch as having an influence on the area. The main regional initiatives include South Coast Highway Improvements: Albany To Esperance, Western Australia Agricultural Supply Chain Improvements, WA Police Satellite Technology Upgrade, and Regional And Rural Wa Road Network Safety Improvements, with the detailed list highlighting those of highest local relevance.
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Lynas Rare Earths Processing Facility
A new Rare Earths Processing Facility in Kalgoorlie to process the Rare Earth concentrate from the Mt Weld mine. The material produced in Kalgoorlie will be further processed at the Lynas Malaysia advanced materials plant or at the proposed Rare Earths separation facility in the United States.
North Somerville District Structure Plan
A district-level structure plan providing a framework for the coordinated development of a vacant greenfield urban infill site in North Somerville, Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The site, approximately 35.49 hectares, has multiple landowners and is identified by the City's Local Planning Strategy and Draft Local Planning Scheme No. 2 as suitable for future residential development. The plan proposes a residential layout with an estimated 604 lots and 600 dwellings, and includes provisions for public open space and drainage networks that link to adjoining estates.As a district-level framework, individual landowners must follow up with local structure plans before final subdivision and development of their lots. As of early 2026, this is progressing, with a local structure plan for lots at Speculation Road, Somerville, lodged and under public consultation for proposed rezoning to Residential.
Fabric Street Temporary Workforce Accommodation
Proposed temporary workforce accommodation for BHP Nickel West on City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder land to accommodate up to 1,000 construction workers during major works. Following BHP's temporary suspension of Western Australia Nickel operations from October 2024, the project has not progressed to construction and remains under assessment with no confirmed delivery timetable.
Lot 505 Kalgoorlie Industrial Area
The project involves the future development of 206 to 214 hectares of industrial-zoned land located south-west of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The area is planned to feature larger general industrial lots to cater for typical general and heavier industrial users, providing access to a RAV10 heavy vehicle road network and existing rail networks.
KCGM 800-Bed Workers Accommodation Camp
An 800-bed workforce accommodation facility for Northern Star Resources supporting the KCGM Growth Project and Super Pit expansion. The approved development includes 200 four-room accommodation cabins, communal dining, gym, laundry, offices, maintenance facilities, parking, a new water pipeline and sewer connection. Following revisions to address planning concerns, the WA Development Assessment Panel approved the project in July 2025. The camp will support construction and operational workforce requirements associated with the KCGM expansion.
Central Regional TAFE - Kalgoorlie Heavy Plant Engineering Trades Workshop
Central Regional TAFE's Kalgoorlie campus is now training students in new $10 million state-of-the-art heavy plant workshops.
Goldfields Pipeline Renewal (Stage 1)
Stage 1 of a long-term, 70-year program to renew the historic 566km Goldfields and Agricultural Water Supply Scheme (GAWSS), which was commissioned in 1903 and runs from Mundaring Weir near Perth to Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The first stage involves replacing 44.5km of ageing original pipe with new sections installed primarily below ground in the Shires of Merredin, Westonia, and Yilgarn. Works also include valve upgrades to improve network reliability and a major expansion of the Binduli Reservoir in Kalgoorlie, doubling its storage capacity.The upgrades will lift scheme capacity by up to 7.2 million litres per day from 2027 to support residential, mining and industrial growth across the Goldfields and Wheatbelt while preserving the pipeline's National Heritage values. Funded through a 543 million dollar commitment in the 2025-26 State Budget. Heritage Management Plan and Interpretation Strategy were approved by the Commonwealth Government in July 2025. Construction is scheduled to commence in May 2026 and complete by late 2027.
Kalgoorlie Vanadium Flow Battery Project
A proposed 50-megawatt vanadium flow battery project aiming to address power reliability issues and position the Goldfields region at the forefront of sustainable clean energy. It represents a significant advancement in Western Australia's renewable energy infrastructure with a $150 million commitment.
802 residents of West Beach (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 809. Unemployment sits at 0.9%, with participation at 64.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,193, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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West Beach is characterised by a qualified labor force, strong representation in essential services, a very low unemployment rate of 0.9%, and an estimated job growth of 2.7% over the last year according to compiled statistical data. In March 2026802 locals were employed, and the unemployment rate was 2.6% below the 3.5% recorded across Regional WA, while workforce participation aligned closely with the Regional WA rate of 65.6%. Census figures indicate that a minor 7.4% of residents performed their jobs from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
Most working residents are employed in the fields of education & training, health care & social assistance, and construction. The local workforce has a notable concentration in education & training, with its employment proportion reaching 1.7 times that of the wider region. In contrast, the mining sector has a small footprint, employing only 2.9% of workers compared to 11.7% regionally. Comparing the count of Census workers with the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat scarce. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions shows that over the 12-month period, both employment and the labor force grew by 2.7%, keeping the unemployment level stable. This contrast with Regional WA, where employment decreased by 0.1%, the labor force grew by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide additional context on prospective labor demand in the area. These five and ten-year forecasts were integrated with local industry profiles to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce mix indicates employment in the area could rise by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in West Beach (WA) is $2,105 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $994 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,934 a year against an average of $90,818. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal income levels in the area are exceptionally high compared to the rest of the nation. The median taxpayer income is $69,934, and the average taxpayer income is $90,818, which contrasts with Regional WA figures of $59,973 and $74,392. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.93% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be approximately $77,578 (median) and $100,744 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data demonstrates that household, family, and individual incomes are all elevated, placing between the 72nd and 78th percentiles nationally.
The largest income group comprises 37.8% of residents (573 people) who earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional trend where this bracket accounts for 31.1% of the population. Discretionary income stands at 89.5% after housing expenses, indicating high purchasing capacity, and the area sits in the 7th decile for the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West Beach (WA) had 536 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 16.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property types in the area at the time of the latest Census consisted of 96.8% separate houses and 3.3% other home types (comprising semi-detached houses, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Regional WA where houses represented 88.5% and other structures stood at 11.6%. The rate of home ownership was much higher than the Regional WA average at 42.1%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (35.1%) or rented (22.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 was significantly higher than the Regional WA average of $1,560, while the median weekly rent was $350 compared to Regional WA's $265.
Across the country, local mortgage repayments are below the national average of $1,863, and rents are lower than the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West Beach (WA) counted 536 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 74.6%, consisting of couples with children at 33.1%, couples without children at 34.1%, and single parent households at 6.9%. Non-family households account for 25.4% of the total, with lone person households representing 21.2% and group households at 4.7%. The median household size of 2.5 residents is identical to the Regional WA average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.5% of adults in West Beach (WA) hold a university qualification, including 19.9% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 354 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 999 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Levels of education in the area are considerably higher than regional averages, with 27.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 16.1% in the SA4 region and 17.6% in the Rest of WA. This educational pattern positions the local population well for employment in knowledge industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.9%, followed by graduate diplomas (4.2%) and postgraduate qualifications (3.4%). Vocational and technical credentials are also widespread, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (25.6%). Engagement in learning is highly prevalent, with 28.3% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This proportion includes 10.6% attending secondary school, 10.1% in primary school, and 2.0% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around West Beach (WA) means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit options in the suburb of West Beach (WA) include 24 operational stops, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 1 distinct route, providing a combined 15 passenger trips per week. Transport links are rated as good, with residents living a median distance of 286 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, and cars remain the primary transit mode at 94%. Households own an average of 1.8 motor vehicles, which is higher than the regional average.
A small 7.4% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. The average frequency of transit services is 2 runs per day across all routes, which translates to virtually no weekly passenger trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.7% of residents in West Beach (WA) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 92% of areas nationally. 3.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health data reveals excellent wellbeing outcomes in the area, based on mortality rates and low levels of chronic illness across all demographic brackets analyzed by AreaSearch, with private health insurance coverage being exceptionally high at roughly 63% of the population (960 people). This compares to 56.4% in Regional WA and a nationwide average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent health conditions, affecting 7.3 and 7.2% of the population respectively, while 72.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.3% across Regional WA. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 20.6% of the population (312 people), which exceeds the Regional WA average of 19.2%.
Senior residents exhibit strong health outcomes, with national rankings aligning with those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
West Beach (WA) is largely Australian-born, at 84.1% of residents, with 5.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.3%) and Australian (29.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in the area is lower than the national average, with 84.1% of residents born in Australia, 89.5% holding citizenship, and 94.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 42.3% of the community. Interestingly, the most distinct statistical overrepresentation is observed in Judaism, which accounts for virtually no residents, matching the rate across Regional WA. Regarding ancestry (based on parents' place of birth), the three most common backgrounds are English at 33.3%, Australian at 29.2%, and Scottish at 8.2%. There are also minor differences in other backgrounds, with Welsh representing 0.9% (compared to 0.6% in the region), New Zealand at 1.2% (compared to 0.9% regionally), and Croatian at 0.8% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Beach (WA) is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 23.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 44 years, the suburb of West Beach (WA) is noticeably older than Regional WA's average of 40 and the national median of 38. The 75 - 84 age cohort is well represented at 7.4% compared to Regional WA, while the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 12.4%. Post-2021 Census estimates indicate the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 10.4% to 12.4% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 13.0% to 11.6%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.6% to 13.3%.
Projections suggest the age structure will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow the most by 33%, adding 60 residents to total 243, while the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West Beach (WA)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,483 at the 2021 Census → 1,518 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL51567). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.