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Kalgoorlie (Mining and Pastoral)

554,709 km²

Kalgoorlie (Mining and Pastoral) has household incomes well above most areas and a below-average share of degree-holders.

Beyond that, it has a small population and a somewhat younger age profile.

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📍 Kalgoorlie (Mining and Pastoral), State Electorate

Demographics & Identity

Total population36,906—since 2011 Median age35 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population8.8%People aged 65 and over9.3%Children under 1520.8%People in a de facto relationship18.8%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Kalgoorlie (Mining and Pastoral), 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)26.0%

Children (0–14)20.8%

Youth (15–24)12.2%

Seniors (65+)9.3%

Marital status

In Kalgoorlie (Mining and Pastoral), the largest group is Never married at 44%, followed by Married (40%) and Divorced (9%).

Never married44%
Married40%
Divorced9%
Separated4%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Kalgoorlie (Mining and Pastoral), the largest group is Australia at 81%, followed by New Zealand (9%) and England (3%).

Australia64.2%

New Zealand7.0%

England2.3%

Philippines2.3%

South Africa1.6%

India1.1%

China0.4%

Vietnam0.1%

Italy0.1%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

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

Australian32.2%

English32.1%

Scottish8.0%

Irish7.9%

German3.3%

Italian3.0%

Filipino2.7%

Indian1.5%

Dutch1.3%

Chinese1.1%

Language

People using another language at home12.1%

Language used at home

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

English only73.5%

Tagalog1.0%

Mandarin0.6%

Hindi0.3%

Punjabi0.3%

Italian0.2%

Vietnamese0.2%

Arabic0.1%

Greek0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Religion

People with no religion43.8%

Religious affiliation

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

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

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1241.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher12.1%

Highest year of school

In Kalgoorlie (Mining and Pastoral), the largest group is Year 12 at 49%, followed by Year 10 (29%) and Year 11 (13%).

Year 1241.2%

Year 1024.4%

Year 1111.2%

Year 9 or below7.3%

Highest qualification level

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

Certificate III / IV36.0%

Bachelor degree14.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma9.6%

Postgraduate degree3.9%

Certificate I / II3.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.0%

Field of qualification

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

Engineering & related24.6%

Management & commerce10.8%

Health7.1%

Society & culture6.6%

Education6.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.2%

Architecture & building3.4%

Natural & physical sciences2.7%

Agriculture & environment1.5%

Creative arts1.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,195—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,229—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,727—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week21.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week30.1%

Household income distribution

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

$1,500–$2,99931.0%

$650–$1,49916.9%

$4,000 or more16.2%

$3,000–$3,99913.9%

Under $65011.4%

Personal income distribution

In Kalgoorlie (Mining and Pastoral), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by Under $650 (32%) and $650–$1,499 (27%).

$1,500–$2,99926.9%

Under $65026.6%

$650–$1,49922.8%

$3,000 or more7.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition21.0%People with a mental health condition6.4%People needing help with daily activities3.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

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

None61.9%

One condition14.9%

Two conditions4.1%

Three or more2.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

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

Asthma6.6%

Mental health6.4%

Arthritis5.6%

Other condition5.4%

Diabetes4.4%

Heart disease2.6%

Cancer1.8%

Lung condition1.4%

Stroke0.6%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.8%People providing unpaid care6.8%People caring for children unpaid25.8%People who served in the Defence Force2.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework16.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5—since 2011 One-parent families14.0%People living alone28.5%—since 2011

Family composition

In Kalgoorlie (Mining and Pastoral), the largest group is Couples with children at 60%, followed by Couples without children (25%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples with children60%
Couples without children25%
One-parent families14%
Other families1%

Household size

In Kalgoorlie (Mining and Pastoral), the largest group is 2 people at 32%, followed by 1 person (29%) and 3 people (15%).

2 people31.5%

1 person28.5%

3 people15.3%

4 people14.3%

5 people6.7%

6 or more3.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,517—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011 Households renting37.0%Homes owned outright19.7%Separate (detached) houses82.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms80.1%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

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

Owned with a mortgage39%
Rented38%
Owned outright20%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Kalgoorlie (Mining and Pastoral), 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 Kalgoorlie (Mining and Pastoral), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (33%) and 2 bedrooms (12%).

3 bedrooms42.7%

4 bedrooms31.7%

2 bedrooms12.0%

5 or more5.6%

1 bedroom4.8%

Studio / none0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In Kalgoorlie (Mining and Pastoral), the largest group is $200–$349 at 43%, followed by $350–$549 (28%) and Under $200 (23%).

$200–$34941.5%

$350–$54927.1%

Under $20022.3%

$550–$7494.1%

$750 or more0.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Kalgoorlie (Mining and Pastoral), 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 vehicle5.5%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

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

2 vehicles38.4%

1 vehicle32.2%

3 vehicles15.3%

4 or more8.7%

No vehicle5.5%

How people get to work

In Kalgoorlie (Mining and Pastoral), the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Car (passenger) (9%) and Walked (5%).

Car (driver)66.2%

Car (passenger)7.5%

Walked4.1%

Bus3.4%

Worked at home2.4%

Bicycle0.5%

Train0.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years40.8%Recent arrivals from overseas16.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.6%Labour-force participation65.2%Employed full-time72.0%

Industries people work in

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

Mining29.8%

Health care & social assistance8.5%

Education & training7.0%

Retail trade6.9%

Construction6.4%

Accommodation & food5.7%

Public administration & safety5.3%

Transport & warehousing5.1%

Manufacturing4.3%

Other services4.2%

Occupations people work in

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

Technicians & trades21.9%

Machinery operators & drivers18.6%

Professionals13.8%

Clerical & administrative10.6%

Labourers9.3%

Community & personal service9.1%

Managers8.8%

Sales workers6.0%

Nearby areas

Central Wheatbelt (Agricultural)Roe (Agricultural)Flinders North West Central (Mining and Pastoral)Albany (South West)Moore (Agricultural)Swan Hills (East Metropolitan)Kalamunda (East Metropolitan)

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