South Kalgoorlie, Australia

Full City Profile

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

4,811 Population 4,009/sq mi density

1,194 ft Elevation 364 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 19°C

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$35,862 median income, 4.2% unemployment

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

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

South Kalgoorlie, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$35,862

52% below

$35,862 per capita

Home Value

$169,000

40% below

Median Rent

$845/mo

27% below

Unemployment

4.2%

17% above

Avg Temperature

67°F

345 sunny days/yr

Is South Kalgoorlie a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.6 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

South Kalgoorlie residents earn a median household income of $35,862 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,862. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 457 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

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

Climate & Weather

South Kalgoorlie has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,811

Median Age34.0 yrs

Density4,009/mi²

Foreign Born26.6%

Economy

Median Income$35,862

Per Capita$35,862

Unemployment4.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$690

Housing

Home Value$169,000

Rent$845

Ownership62.9%

Housing Units1,924

Climate

Avg Temp67°F

Sunny Days345/yr

Rain8.2 in/yr

Elevation1,194 ft

Did You Know?

26.6% of residents are foreign-born.