Kalgoorlie, Australia

Full City Profile

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

29,072 Population 730/sq mi density

1,270 ft Elevation 387 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$39,715 median income, 3.6% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

Kalgoorlie, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$39,715

47% below

$39,715 per capita

Home Value

$169,000

40% below

Median Rent

$845/mo

27% below

Unemployment

3.6%

0% below

Avg Temperature

68°F

343 sunny days/yr

Is Kalgoorlie a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.7 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kalgoorlie residents earn a median household income of $39,715 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,715. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 2,762 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kalgoorlie is $169,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $845/month.

Climate & Weather

Kalgoorlie has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 343 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population29,072

Median Age35.0 yrs

Density730/mi²

Foreign Born31.8%

Economy

Median Income$39,715

Per Capita$39,715

Unemployment3.6%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$764

Housing

Home Value$169,000

Rent$845

Ownership52.3%

Housing Units11,629

Climate

Avg Temp68°F

Sunny Days343/yr

Rain7.1 in/yr

Elevation1,270 ft

Did You Know?

Kalgoorlie was founded in 1893.

31.8% of residents are foreign-born.