Sub-region (SA3) · Area profile

Goldfields

714,525 km²

Goldfields has a younger age profile than most and well-off households.

Beyond that, it has fewer university graduates than most areas and far more renters than most areas.

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📍 Goldfields, Sub-region (SA3)

Demographics & Identity

Total population38,267—since 2011 Median age35 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population11.5%People aged 65 and over9.2%Children under 1520.8%People in a de facto relationship18.3%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Goldfields, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 32%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Young adults (25–44)31.7%

Older adults (45–64)25.9%

Children (0–14)20.8%

Youth (15–24)12.4%

Seniors (65+)9.2%

Marital status

In Goldfields, the largest group is Never married at 44%, followed by Married (40%) and Divorced (8%).

Never married44%
Married40%
Divorced8%
Separated4%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Goldfields, the largest group is Australia at 82%, followed by New Zealand (8%) and England (3%).

Australia65.1%

New Zealand6.7%

England2.2%

Philippines2.2%

South Africa1.6%

India1.0%

China0.4%

Vietnam0.1%

Italy0.1%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Goldfields, the largest group is Australian at 34%, followed by English (34%) and Scottish (9%).

Australian31.1%

English31.1%

Scottish7.8%

Irish7.7%

German3.2%

Italian2.9%

Filipino2.6%

Indian1.4%

Dutch1.2%

Chinese1.0%

Language

People using another language at home14.6%

Language used at home

In Goldfields, the largest group is English only at 96%, followed by Tagalog (1%) and Mandarin (1%).

English only71.2%

Tagalog1.0%

Mandarin0.6%

Hindi0.3%

Punjabi0.3%

Italian0.2%

Vietnamese0.2%

Arabic0.1%

Greek0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Religion

People with no religion43.2%

Religious affiliation

In Goldfields, the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (44%) and Hinduism (1%).

No religion52%
Christianity44%
Hinduism1%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Islam1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1240.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher11.9%

Highest year of school

In Goldfields, the largest group is Year 12 at 48%, followed by Year 10 (29%) and Year 11 (13%).

Year 1240.4%

Year 1024.5%

Year 1111.3%

Year 9 or below7.9%

Highest qualification level

In Goldfields, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 52%, followed by Bachelor degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Certificate III / IV35.7%

Bachelor degree14.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma9.6%

Postgraduate degree3.9%

Certificate I / II3.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.0%

Field of qualification

In Goldfields, the largest group is Engineering & related at 35%, followed by Management & commerce (15%) and Health (10%).

Engineering & related24.3%

Management & commerce10.8%

Health7.1%

Society & culture6.6%

Education6.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.1%

Architecture & building3.4%

Natural & physical sciences2.7%

Agriculture & environment1.5%

Creative arts1.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,154—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,200—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,663—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week20.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week29.5%

Household income distribution

In Goldfields, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (19%) and $4,000 or more (18%).

$1,500–$2,99930.9%

$650–$1,49917.2%

$4,000 or more15.8%

$3,000–$3,99913.6%

Under $65011.6%

Personal income distribution

In Goldfields, the largest group is Under $650 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (31%) and $650–$1,499 (27%).

Under $65028.0%

$1,500–$2,99926.2%

$650–$1,49922.3%

$3,000 or more7.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition20.9%People with a mental health condition6.3%People needing help with daily activities3.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Goldfields, the largest group is None at 75%, followed by One condition (18%) and Two conditions (5%).

None62.2%

One condition14.7%

Two conditions4.1%

Three or more2.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Goldfields, the largest group is Asthma at 19%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Arthritis (16%).

Asthma6.5%

Mental health6.3%

Arthritis5.4%

Other condition5.4%

Diabetes4.6%

Heart disease2.7%

Cancer1.8%

Lung condition1.4%

Stroke0.6%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.6%People providing unpaid care7.0%People caring for children unpaid26.6%People who served in the Defence Force2.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework16.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5—since 2011 One-parent families14.9%People living alone28.4%—since 2011

Family composition

In Goldfields, the largest group is Couples with children at 59%, followed by Couples without children (25%) and One-parent families (15%).

Couples with children59%
Couples without children25%
One-parent families15%
Other families1%

Household size

In Goldfields, the largest group is 2 people at 31%, followed by 1 person (28%) and 3 people (15%).

2 people31.2%

1 person28.4%

3 people15.4%

4 people14.2%

5 people6.9%

6 or more4.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$280—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,517—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011 Households renting38.2%Homes owned outright19.2%Separate (detached) houses82.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms80.1%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Goldfields, the largest group is Rented at 39%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (38%) and Owned outright (20%).

Rented39%
Owned with a mortgage38%
Owned outright20%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Goldfields, the largest group is Separate house at 83%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (14%) and Other dwelling (2%).

Separate house83%
Townhouse / semi-detached14%
Other dwelling2%
Flat or apartment1%

Bedrooms per home

In Goldfields, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 2 bedrooms (12%).

3 bedrooms43.4%

4 bedrooms31.2%

2 bedrooms12.1%

5 or more5.5%

1 bedroom4.7%

Studio / none0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In Goldfields, the largest group is $200–$349 at 41%, followed by Under $200 (27%) and $350–$549 (27%).

$200–$34939.1%

Under $20025.9%

$350–$54925.6%

$550–$7494.0%

$750 or more0.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Goldfields, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 43%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (28%) and Under $1,000 (20%).

$1,000–$1,79940.6%

$1,800–$2,99926.7%

Under $1,00019.3%

$3,000 or more8.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle7.0%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Goldfields, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 38%, followed by 1 vehicle (32%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

2 vehicles37.6%

1 vehicle32.1%

3 vehicles14.9%

4 or more8.4%

No vehicle7.0%

How people get to work

In Goldfields, the largest group is Car (driver) at 78%, followed by Car (passenger) (9%) and Walked (5%).

Car (driver)65.7%

Car (passenger)7.6%

Walked4.6%

Bus3.3%

Worked at home2.4%

Bicycle0.5%

Train0.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years39.9%Recent arrivals from overseas16.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.0%Labour-force participation63.9%Employed full-time71.8%

Industries people work in

In Goldfields, the largest group is Mining at 31%, followed by Health care & social assistance (9%) and Education & training (7%).

Mining29.4%

Health care & social assistance8.5%

Education & training7.1%

Retail trade6.9%

Construction6.3%

Accommodation & food5.6%

Public administration & safety5.6%

Transport & warehousing5.1%

Manufacturing4.3%

Other services4.2%

Occupations people work in

In Goldfields, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 22%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (19%) and Professionals (14%).

Technicians & trades21.7%

Machinery operators & drivers18.4%

Professionals14.1%

Clerical & administrative10.6%

Labourers9.3%

Community & personal service9.2%

Managers8.9%

Sales workers6.0%

Areas within Goldfields

Boulder Kalgoorlie Kalgoorlie - North Kalgoorlie Airport Kambalda - Coolgardie - Norseman Leinster - Leonora Trafalgar (WA)

Nearby areas

Esperance Mid West Wheat Belt - North Eyre Peninsula and South West Wheat Belt - South Albany East Pilbara Mundaring

👥 Demographics & Identity