Kalgoorlie - North
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Kalgoorlie - North's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 9,515. This figure represents an increase of 804 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 8,711. The estimated resident population in June 2024 was 9,417, with an additional 68 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this growth. This results in a density ratio of 306 persons per square kilometer. Kalgoorlie - North's population grew by 9.2% between the 2021 Census and November 2025, outpacing the SA4 region (7.6%) and the SA3 area. Natural growth accounted for approximately 60.4% of overall population gains during this period.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and for areas not covered by this data, it employs the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. By 2041, Kalgoorlie - North's population is projected to increase by 713 persons, a gain of 6.5% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Kalgoorlie - North recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Kalgoorlie - North has averaged approximately 18 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with a total of 91 homes approved during this period and an additional 7 approved in FY26. On average, 3.7 new residents have arrived per year for each dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating that demand significantly exceeds supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average value of new dwellings under development is $339,000.

In the current financial year, $5.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to the rest of WA, Kalgoorlie - North has shown moderately higher new home approvals, with 21.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years, while still being below the national average, suggesting a mature market and possible planning constraints. Recent construction consists of 62.0% detached dwellings and 38.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the current housing mix of 85.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The area has an estimated population of 600 people per dwelling approval, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment. Looking ahead, Kalgoorlie - North is projected to grow by 615 residents by the year 2041, with development keeping pace with projected growth, although buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Looking ahead, Kalgoorlie - North is expected to grow by 615 residents through to 2041. Development is keeping reasonable pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Kalgoorlie - North has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 4thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include GreenView at Karlkurla, Goldfields Pipeline Renewal (Stage 1), KCGM's 800-bed workers accommodation camp, and Kalgoorlie Rail Realignment. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Kalgoorlie - North rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Kalgoorlie - North has 5,299 residents employed as of June 2025, with an unemployment rate of 1.4%. This rate is 1.8% lower than the Rest of WA's rate of 3.2%, and workforce participation stands at 74.3%, compared to the regional average of 59.4%.

Key sectors for employment include mining, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Mining particularly has a notable concentration with employment levels at 2.5 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.1% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. Over the year ending June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.3%, and employment decreased by 2.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of WA saw employment rise by 1.1% and unemployment fall by 0.6 percentage points during the same period.

National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May 2025, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kalgoorlie - North's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.2% over five years and 11.9% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Kalgoorlie - North had exceptionally high national income levels according to AreaSearch aggregated ATO data for financial year 2022. Its median taxpayer income was $83,437 and average income stood at $96,675, compared to Rest of WA's $57,323 and $71,163 respectively. By September 2025, estimates based on a 14.2% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022 would be approximately $95,285 (median) and $110,403 (average). Census data shows Kalgoorlie - North's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 91st and 96th percentiles. The earnings profile indicates that 34.9% of residents (3,320 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket, reflecting broader area patterns where 31.1% occupy this range. Notably, 41.0% earn above $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 88.0% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power, with the area's SEIFA income ranking placing it in the 6th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Kalgoorlie - North, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.4% houses and 14.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro WA's 82.9% houses and 17.0% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Kalgoorlie - North was 17.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.4% and rented dwellings at 38.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,730, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure was $330, compared to Non-Metro WA's $280. Nationally, Kalgoorlie - North's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 72.4% of all households, including 36.1% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 27.6%, with lone person households at 24.4% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Kalgoorlie - North fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

Kalgoorlie's educational qualifications show that 22.6% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 40.6% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.3%) and certificates (32.3%). Educational participation is high, with 31.6% currently enrolled in formal education: 12.8% in primary, 8.1% in secondary, and 3.0% in tertiary education.

North Kalgoorlie Primary School and Hannans Primary School serve 829 students collectively, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 969). Both schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. Local school capacity is limited at 8.7 places per 100 residents, compared to the regional average of 17.6, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Transport analysis shows 47 active transport stops operating in Kalgoorlie - North, served by a mix of buses. These stops are covered by four individual routes, offering a total of 76 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 202 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages ten trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately one weekly trip per individual stop.

Kalgoorlie - North's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results for Kalgoorlie - North, with younger cohorts having a very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 70% of the total population (6,641 people), compared to 62.3% across Rest of WA and 55.3% nationally. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.9 and 6.4% of residents respectively, while 76.4% report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 74.9% in Rest of WA.

The area has 8.1% of residents aged 65 and over (773 people), lower than the 9.2% in Rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

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

Kalgoorlie-North, as per the 2016 Census, had a higher-than-average cultural diversity with 12.9% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 25.7% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion in Kalgoorlie-North, accounting for 44.0%. Islam, however, showed an overrepresentation compared to the rest of Western Australia, with 1.2% of Kalgoorlie-North's population identifying as Muslim.

Regarding ancestry, Australians made up 27.4%, English 27.3%, and Other groups 8.0%. Notable differences were seen in Maori (2.4% vs regional 3.3%), New Zealand (1.4% vs 1.5%), and South African (1.1% vs 0.9%) representation.

Kalgoorlie - North's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Kalgoorlie - North's median age is 32 years, which is younger than Rest of WA's 40 and the national average of 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 19.8%, compared to Rest of WA, while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 5.6%. This is higher than the national 14.5%. Between 2021 and now, the 25-34 age group has grown from 16.9% to 19.8%, the 35-44 cohort increased from 15.7% to 17.2%, the 45-54 cohort declined from 12.7% to 11.0%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 15.5% to 14.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate that the 25-34 age cohort will increase by 591 people (31%), from 1,884 to 2,476. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 75-84 and 85+ cohorts.