Kalgoorlie - North

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

Kalgoorlie - North's population is approximately 9,515 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 804 people, a 9.2% rise since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 8,711. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,417 in June 2024 and an additional 68 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 306 persons per square kilometer. Kalgoorlie - North's growth exceeded both the SA4 region (7.6%) and the SA3 area, making it a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 60.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking ahead, population projections indicate a median increase just below national non-metropolitan areas. The area is expected to gain 713 persons by 2041, reflecting a total growth of 6.5% over the 17 years.

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 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. In FY26, up to the present date, 9 dwellings have been approved. This results in an average of 3.7 new residents arriving per dwelling constructed annually over these five years.

Consequently, demand significantly exceeds supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value of new dwellings is $339,000. In the current financial year, $5.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to the rest of WA, Kalgoorlie - North shows moderately higher new home approvals, with 21.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand, which is also below the national average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

Recent construction comprises 62.0% detached dwellings and 38.0% townhouses or apartments, showing a shift from the current housing mix of 85.0% houses. This change reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 600 people, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment. Looking ahead, Kalgoorlie - North is projected to grow by 615 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Development is keeping pace with this projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Kalgoorlie - North has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 20 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are GreenView at Karlkurla, Goldfields Pipeline Renewal (Stage 1), KCGM's 800-bed workers accommodation camp, and the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Water Bank Project. 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 a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 0.6% over the past year.

There were 5,430 residents employed at this time, with an unemployment rate of 1.8%, below Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%. Workforce participation was 74.3%, higher than Rest of WA's 59.4%. Employment is concentrated in mining (2.5 times the regional level), health care & social assistance, and education & training. Agriculture, forestry & fishing show lower representation at 0.1% compared to the regional average of 9.3%.

Over the year ending September 2025, employment increased by 0.6%, labour force by 0.7%, raising unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Rest of WA recorded higher growth rates and a decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kalgoorlie - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.2% over five years and 11.9% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

Kalgoorlie - North SA2 had exceptionally high national income levels according to AreaSearch aggregated ATO data for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers was $83,437, with an average income of $96,675. These figures 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 would be approximately $95,285 (median) and $110,403 (average). Census data showed Kalgoorlie - North's household, family, and personal incomes ranked highly nationally, between the 90th and 96th percentiles. The largest income bracket comprised 34.9% earning $1,500-$2,999 weekly (3,320 residents), similar to regional levels at 31.1%. Notably, 41.0% earned over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retained 88.0% of income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

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

In Kalgoorlie - North, as evaluated at the latest Census held in August 2016, dwelling structures comprised 85.4% houses and 14.6% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Non-Metro WA's 82.9% houses and 17.0% other dwellings during the same period. Home ownership in Kalgoorlie - North stood at 17.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.4% and rented ones at 38.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,730, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in Kalgoorlie - North was recorded at $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 as of 2016.

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 residents aged 15+ have a university degree attainment rate of 22.6%, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.6% holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (8.3%) and certificates (32.3%). Educational participation is high, with 31.6% currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 12.8% in primary, 8.1% in secondary, and 3.0% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.8% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 3.0% 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 47 active public transport stops in Kalgoorlie - North. These are served by buses on four different routes, offering a total of 76 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility is rated good, with residents located an average of 202 meters from the nearest stop.

Services run approximately 10 times daily across all routes, resulting in about 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

Kalgoorlie - North's health outcomes show excellent results, particularly for younger cohorts who have a very low prevalence of common health conditions. 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 the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.9 and 6.4% of residents respectively.

A high proportion, 76.4%, declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.9% across Rest of WA. The area has a lower percentage of seniors aged 65 and over at 8.1% (773 people), compared to 9.2% in Rest of WA. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

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

Kalgoorlie - North had a higher than average cultural diversity, with 12.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 25.7% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Kalgoorlie - North, making up 44.0% of people there. However, Islam showed the most apparent overrepresentation, comprising 1.2% of the population compared to 1.0% across Rest of WA.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups were Australian (27.4%), English (27.3%), and Other (8.0%). There were notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Maori was overrepresented at 2.4% compared to 3.3% regionally, New Zealand at 1.4% versus 1.5%, and South African at 1.1% compared to 0.9%.

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 years and the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group comprises 19.8% of its population, higher than Rest of WA's percentage but lower than the national figure of 14.5%. The 65-74 age cohort represents 5.6%, which is less prevalent compared to other regions. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has increased from 16.9% to 19.8%, while the 35-44 cohort rose from 15.7% to 17.2%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort decreased from 12.7% to 11.0%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 15.5% to 14.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Kalgoorlie - North. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to grow by 591 people (31%) from 1,884 to 2,476. Conversely, population declines are expected for the 75-84 and 85+ cohorts.