West Kalgoorlie vs West Lamington
The verdict
West Lamington rates higher for liveability (50 vs 10). West Kalgoorlie is closer to the coast (339.5 km vs 343.2 km).
Scores
West KalgoorlieWest Lamington
| West Kalgoorlie | West Lamington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 49 |
| Transport | 35 | 58 |
| Education | 38 | 37 |
| Liveability | 10 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| West Kalgoorlie | West Lamington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32 | 1,373 |
| Median age | 45 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,083 | $2,456 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.7% | 26.4% |
| Born in Australia | 50.0% | 68.4% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: West Kalgoorlie Stable · West Lamington Moderate Growth
Property
| West Kalgoorlie | West Lamington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| West Kalgoorlie | West Lamington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 3,125 | 4,516 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 3,125 | 2,112 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 15,625 | 16,169 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| West Kalgoorlie | West Lamington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: West Kalgoorlie · West Lamington
Transport
| West Kalgoorlie | West Lamington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.0 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| West Kalgoorlie | West Lamington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 34.0°C | 34.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 260 | 260 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 339.5 km | 343.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 544.9 km | 547.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| West Kalgoorlie | West Lamington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 32 | 1,373 |
| Estimated 2025 | 32 | 1,445 |
| Projected 2041 | 35 | 1,564 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 1.29% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, West Kalgoorlie or West Lamington?
West Lamington has the higher transport score (West Kalgoorlie 35/100 vs West Lamington 58/100).
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