Kalgoorlie WA

Postcode 6430 · Kalgoorlie-Boulder LGA

Kalgoorlie is a smaller suburb in Western Australia within the Kalgoorlie-Boulder local government area (postcode 6430). With a population of 3,711, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 35. Households earn a median income of $109K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, machinery operators & drivers, professionals. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Kalgoorlie is $378,000, having grown strongly 9.8% over the past year. Units have a median price of $318,000 (+24.5% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $580. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 8.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.

Kalgoorlie is served by 12 schools, including 8 primary, 3 secondary, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 909, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 25 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Kalgoorlie offers a gross rental yield of 8.0%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($378K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 3.5x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +9.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield8.0% High Yield
Price vs State$378K/$951K Below Median
Affordability3.5x Affordable
Price Momentum+9.8% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$79,196
Mean Income$92,293
Earners9,939
YoY Change+4.8%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education4/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$378K
9.8% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$318K
24.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$300
POPULATION
3,711
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age35
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$2,095
Personal Income /wk$1175
Mortgage /mth$1,517
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops25
Station Access Rd Transwa Kalgoorlie
SCHOOLS (12)
Avg ICSEA909
Total Students5,115
Government9
Catholic2
Independent1
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 890
O'Connor Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 922
John Paul CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1010
Kalgoorlie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 980
Eastern Goldfields CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 954
Data: 2024