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Sales Activity
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What it costs to rent in Kalgoorlie - North
Median weekly rents, year-on-year movement and bond-lodgement activity for Kalgoorlie - North (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 - North has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch
As of May 2026, Kalgoorlie - North's population is approximately 9,574, marking a 863-person increase from the 2021 Census figure of 8,711. This growth, representing a 9.9% rise since the census, was inferred from ABS estimates and new address validations between June 2025 and the census date. The population density is around 308 persons per square kilometer. Kalgoorlie - North's growth exceeded that of its SA3 area (7.5%) and SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 50.1% 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 post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch employs growth rates by age cohort from the ABS's Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). By 2041, Kalgoorlie - North is projected to increase by 669 persons, reflecting a 7.0% total gain over the 16-year period, aligning with national non-metropolitan area trends.
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Development
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, with a total of 91 homes approved between FY21 and FY25. In FY26, up to 13 dwellings have been approved so far. This results in an average of 3.7 new residents per year arriving for each dwelling constructed during this period.
Consequently, demand significantly exceeds supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value for 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 has moderately higher new home approvals, 21.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. However, this is below the national average, suggesting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.
Recent construction in Kalgoorlie - North comprises 62.0% detached dwellings and 38.0% townhouses or apartments, marking 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 area has an estimated population of 600 people per dwelling approval, indicating its quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Kalgoorlie - North is expected to grow by 669 residents through to 2041. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.
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Development applications around Kalgoorlie - North
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
Infrastructure
Kalgoorlie - North has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 31stth percentile nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified twenty projects likely to affect the region. Notable ones are GreenView at Karlkurla, Goldfields Pipeline Renewal (Stage 1), KCGM's 800-bed workers accommodation camp, and Kalgoorlie-Boulder Water Bank Project. The following list details those most 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.
Yilkari Industrial Park
Yilkari Industrial Park is a 130-138 hectare general industrial estate on the western edge of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, formerly known as Anzac Drive West. Located at the corner of Great Eastern Highway and Anzac Drive, the park is being developed by DevelopmentWA to provide fully serviced industrial lots for transport, logistics, mining services and large lot businesses. Stage 1 civil works commenced in April 2025 and lots are under construction, with titles expected in mid 2026 and a second tranche of lots released for presale in October 2025. Over a 20-30 year build out, Yilkari is planned to deliver around 120 industrial lots, attract about $270 million in private built form investment on top of significant state enabling works, support around 800 construction jobs over the next decade, and enable roughly 876 ongoing jobs with an estimated annual economic output of more than $300 million for the Kalgoorlie-Boulder economy.
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.
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.
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.
Goldfields Basketball Stadium Revitalisation
$14.8m revitalisation of the regional basketball stadium delivering two additional indoor courts (including a show court with tiered seating), refurbished existing courts, new changerooms, public amenities, first aid room, canteen, function space, administration and club facilities, and increased storage. Officially opened on 30 Jan 2025.
Employment
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 1.6% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.1% over the past year. In December 2025, 5492 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9%, below Regional WA's rate of 3.5%.
Workforce participation was high at 75.4%, compared to Regional WA's 66.0%. Only 2.4% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in mining (2.5 times the regional level), health care & social assistance, and education & training. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 0.1%, compared to Regional WA's average of 9.3%.
Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 2.1% while labour force increased by 2.5%, raising unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Regional WA recorded employment growth of 1.0%, labour force growth of 1.4%, and a rise in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Kalgoorlie - North's local employment should increase by 5.2% over five years and 11.9% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the area's employment mix.
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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
The Kalgoorlie - North SA2 has an exceptionally high national income level according to AreaSearch aggregated ATO data for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers is $86,942 and the average income stands at $101,051. These figures compare to Regional WA's median of $59,973 and average of $74,392. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $96,445 (median) and $112,096 (average) as of March 2026. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Kalgoorlie - North, between the 90th and 96th percentiles nationally. The largest income bracket comprises 34.9% earning $1,500-$2,999 weekly (3,341 residents), consistent with regional trends showing 31.1% in the same category. The district demonstrates considerable affluence with 41.0% earning over $3,000 per week. After housing costs, residents retain 88.0% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.
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Housing
Kalgoorlie - North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than 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 Regional WA's 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kalgoorlie - North was 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 Regional WA's average of $1,560. The median weekly rent was $330, compared to Regional WA's $265. Nationally, Kalgoorlie - North's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Kalgoorlie - North has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households comprise 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 account for 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 Regional WA average of 2.5.
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Local Schools & Education
Educational outcomes in Kalgoorlie - North fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment
In Kalgoorlie, 22.6% of residents aged 15 years and over hold university degrees, 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% of residents aged 15 years and over holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.3%) and certificates (32.3%). Educational participation is high at 31.6%, with 12.8% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing 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.
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Transport
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Public transport analysis reveals 51 active transport stops operating within Kalgoorlie - North. These stops are serviced by 4 individual routes, collectively providing 76 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 202 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward and car remains the dominant mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 2.4% of residents work from home.
Service frequency averages 10 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 1 weekly trip per individual stop.
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Health
Kalgoorlie - North's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts
Health data for Kalgoorlie - North shows positive outcomes, with mortality rates and health conditions similar to national benchmarks. Prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at 71% (6,835 people), compared to 56.4% in Regional WA and the national average of 55.7%.
The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.9% and 6.4% respectively. 76.4% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than the 69.3% in Regional WA. Under-65 population has better-than-average health outcomes. The area has 8.8% (845 people) aged 65 and over, lower than the 19.2% in Regional WA. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
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 cultural diversity index above average, with 12.9% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 25.7% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion in Kalgoorlie - North, accounting for 44.0% of the population. Islam, however, was disproportionately represented, comprising 1.2%, compared to Regional WA's average of 0.8%.
In terms of ancestry, Australians made up 27.4%, English 27.3%, and Other groups 8.0%. Notable disparities were observed in Maori (2.4% vs regional 1.0%), New Zealand (1.4% vs 0.9%), and South Australian (1.1% vs 0.6%) populations.
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Age
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 Regional WA's 40 and the national average of 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 19.6%, higher than Regional WA, while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 6.1%. Between 2021 and now, the median age has dropped from 33 to 32 years. During this period, the 25-34 age group grew from 16.9% to 19.6%, and the 35-44 cohort increased from 15.7% to 17.5%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 12.7% to 10.7%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 10.9% to 9.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Kalgoorlie - North. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 27%, adding 512 residents to reach 2,385. In contrast, both the 85+ and 65-74 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.