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.
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.