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Sales Activity
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What it costs to rent in Kalgoorlie
Median weekly rents, year-on-year movement and bond-lodgement activity for Kalgoorlie (6430). Sourced from the NSW Rental Bond Board, DCJ Family & Community Services.
Median rent
$675
per week · Q1 2026
YoY change
▲+6.6%
vs same quarter last year
Active bonds
2,626
currently held
New bonds
208
this quarter
Latest Quarter Breakdown · Q1 2026
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SOURCE: NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ Family & Community Services), processed by AreaSearch. Imputed values are flagged. Latest publication:
Population
Kalgoorlie has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch
Kalgoorlie's population is 13,701 as of May 2026. This reflects a 488 person increase since the 2021 Census which reported 13,213 people. The change was inferred from ABS' June 2025 estimated resident population of 13,686 and an additional 71 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 583 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 72.1% to recent population gains.
AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch utilises ABS' latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends suggest a non-metropolitan median increase, with the area expected to grow by 1,299 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 9.4% over the 16 years.
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Development
AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Kalgoorlie, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally
Kalgoorlie has averaged approximately 32 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 164 homes. As of FY-2025/26, 15 approvals have been recorded. The population decline during this period has resulted in adequate housing supply relative to demand, maintaining a balanced market with good buyer choice. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $230,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.
This financial year has seen $60.8 million in commercial approvals, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Comparatively, Kalgoorlie has slightly more development than the Rest of WA, with 46.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. However, this activity is below the national average, suggesting an established area and potential planning limitations. The new building activity shows 62.0% detached houses and 38.0% attached dwellings, expanding medium-density options to cater to various price brackets.
The estimated population per dwelling approval is 556 people, reflecting a quiet, low activity development environment in Kalgoorlie. Future projections indicate an expected growth of 1,284 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.
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Development applications around Kalgoorlie
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
Infrastructure
Kalgoorlie has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 20 projects expected to affect the region. Notable initiatives include Goldfields Pipeline Renewal (Stage 1), KCGM's 800-bed workers accommodation camp, Kalgoorlie-Boulder Water Bank Project, and Fabric Street temporary workforce accommodation. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.
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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-Boulder Water Bank Project
A multi-stage water security initiative led by the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder to strengthen the city's non-potable water supply through improved stormwater capture, recycled water treatment, and storage infrastructure. Stage 1 (around 19 million dollars) covers the Rock Filter upgrade at the South Boulder Wastewater Treatment Plant and a new water recycling dam at the existing Racecourse Dam site. Stage 2 (around 46.3 million dollars) adds two further dams plus a pipeline and pump station to move recycled water to Swan Lakes Dam. Stage 3 (around 26.7 million dollars) delivers another dam, a pilot desalination plant in partnership with industry, and evaporative controls on selected dams and basins. The program builds on 12.2 million dollars already invested between 2020 and 2023 to upgrade the South Boulder treatment lagoons, and aims to reduce the city's reliance on the Goldfields Pipeline as the population grows and major industrial users such as Lynas Rare Earths increase demand. The City is continuing to seek state and federal funding to deliver the remaining stages.
Lot 101 Brookman Street Redevelopment
1.52ha former Coles/Kmart CBD site owned by the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, offered via EOI in Feb-Mar 2024 for demolition and mixed-use redevelopment under LPS2 (Commercial R-AC1, up to 9 storeys, 60% active non-residential at ground). As of Oct 2025, no public award announced; the site remains in planning/assessment while the City considers proposals and partnership structures to activate the Kalgoorlie CBD.
Kalgoorlie City Centre (St Barbara's Square) Revitalisation
Revitalisation of St Barbara's Square and the adjoining laneway in the Kalgoorlie CBD into a family friendly civic hub with water play, a bespoke nature playground, extensive First Nations public art, stage and event space, alfresco areas, new paving, lighting, gardens and accessible facilities. The 16 million dollar project was jointly funded by the WA Government and the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, with construction and the grand opening completed in late 2023 and minor works such as shade sails and a permanent toilet block delivered by mid 2025. The renewed square and laneway now serve as the centrepiece of the wider Kalgoorlie City Centre program and have received planning and place making awards.
Lot 505 Kalgoorlie Industrial Area
The project is for the future development of 206-214 hectares of industrial-zoned land located south-west of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The area is planned to feature larger general industrial lots and will cater for typical general and heavier industrial users, with access to a RAV10 heavy vehicle road network. A portion of the site (Lot 5, approximately 10ha) was offered via an Expression of Interest for a long-term ground lease for a power-producing or power-storage facility (battery operator) in November 2023.
Kalgoorlie Rail Realignment
The project involves developing a business case to realign the rail line through Kalgoorlie to support industrial development and improve freight services. The project is being delivered by the Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission in partnership with the Australian and Western Australian governments.
North Somerville District Structure Plan
A district-level structure plan providing a framework for the coordinated development of an urban infill site in Somerville, Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The site, which is approximately 35.49 hectares, is intended 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. This plan is a precursor to further local structure planning by individual landowners.
KCGM 800-Bed Workers Accommodation Camp
An 800-bed mining camp in the Mullingar suburb to house workers for the KCGM Growth Project and Super Pit expansion. It includes 200 four-room cabins, communal facilities (mess, gym, store), a water pipeline, and sewerage connection. The camp supports Northern Star's expansion, which is scheduled for completion by Q3 2026.
Employment
Employment performance in Kalgoorlie ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally
Kalgoorlie, as of December 2025, has an unemployment rate of 1.1%, which is below Regional WA's rate of 3.5%. The workforce participation rate in Kalgoorlie is 75.9%, higher than the regional average of 66.0%. In the past year, employment growth was estimated at 1.9%.
As of the Census date, there were 8,093 residents employed, with a worker-to-resident ratio of 0.8. The leading employment industries are mining, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Mining has particularly notable concentration in Kalgoorlie, with employment levels at 2.3 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence, with only 0.2% employment compared to 9.3% regionally.
Over a 12-month period ending on an unspecified date, employment increased by 1.9%, while the labour force grew by 2.4%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kalgoorlie's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.2% over five years and 11.9% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.
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Income
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 indicates that Kalgoorlie SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $76,717 and an average of $89,167. Nationally, these figures are extremely high. In comparison, Regional WA's median income was $59,973 with an average of $74,392. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest approximately $85,102 for the median and $98,913 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 income data, Kalgoorlie's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 91st percentiles. Income distribution shows that 34.8% of Kalgoorlie's population (4,767 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, reflecting a pattern seen in the broader area where 31.1% similarly occupy this range. Economic strength is evident with 37.9% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 88.0% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.
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Housing
Kalgoorlie is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
Dwelling structure in Kalgoorlie, as per the latest Census, comprised 77.0% houses and 23.0% other dwellings. In Regional WA, this was 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kalgoorlie was at 17.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.7% and rented ones at 39.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,700, higher than Regional WA's $1,560 but lower than the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Kalgoorlie was $300, lower than Regional WA's $265 and substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Kalgoorlie has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households comprise 68.8% of all households, including 33.7% couples with children, 24.7% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.2%, with lone person households at 27.8% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Regional WA average of 2.5.
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Local Schools & Education
Kalgoorlie faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally
The area's university qualification rate is 18.6%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 13.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are held by 41.6% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 8.3% and certificates at 33.3%. Educational participation is high, with 31.7% currently enrolled in formal education.
This includes 12.1% in primary, 8.8% in secondary, and 3.0% in tertiary education.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Kalgoorlie has 75 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 8 different routes that collectively provide 343 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's home to the nearest transport stop is 289 meters. In this primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward, with cars being the dominant mode of transport at 89%. Four percent of residents walk to their destinations. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling.
According to the 2021 Census, 3.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 49 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Health performance in Kalgoorlie is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts
Kalgoorlie faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high among both younger and older age cohorts, with common health conditions prevalent. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 65% of the total population (8,933 people), compared to 56.4% across Regional WA and the national average of 55.7%.
Mental health issues impact 6.3% of residents, while asthma affects 6.1%. A total of 76.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 69.3% in Regional WA. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 9.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,230 people), lower than the 19.2% in Regional WA, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Kalgoorlie was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Kalgoorlie, as per the 2016 Census, had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 17.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 29.6% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Kalgoorlie, accounting for 47.0% of the population. Notably, Hinduism was overrepresented in Kalgoorlie compared to Regional WA, with 2.3% versus 0.5%.
In terms of ancestry, Australians comprised 25.8%, English 25.4%, and Other groups 9.0% of Kalgoorlie's population. There were significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Maori at 3.6% (regional average 1.0%), New Zealanders at 1.7% (regional average 0.9%), and Filipinos at 3.1% (regional average 1.2%).
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Age
Kalgoorlie hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide
Kalgoorlie's median age is 33 years, which is lower than the Regional WA average of 40 and significantly under the Australian median of 38. Compared to Regional WA, Kalgoorlie has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (19.4%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.8%). Between the 2021 Census and present day, the age group 25 to 34 has grown from 16.4% to 19.4%, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 14.7% to 15.8%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 13.6% to 12.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Kalgoorlie's age profile will change significantly. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 29%, adding 776 residents to reach a total of 3,433. Meanwhile, both the 85+ and 75 to 84 age groups are expected to decrease in number.