Kambalda West, WA: suburb profile

The population of Kambalda West WA is 1,666 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kambalda West is $1,012 per week ($52,624 per year). Median rent in Kambalda West is $200 per week ($867 per month). Kambalda West has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Kambalda West has a population density of 13 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kambalda West is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (49.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kambalda West is $1,000.

Population
1,666
Census 2021
Median income
$1,012/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$200/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Kambalda West vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Kambalda West is $1,012 a week, 26% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 121st of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $200 a week, $120 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 9.0% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 36, 5 years younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureKambalda WestTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,012/wk$806/wk +26%$766/wk
Household income$2,217/wk$1,722/wk +29%$1,637/wk
Rent$200/wk$320/wk −38%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,000/mo$1,759/mo −43%$1,733/mo
Median age3641 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income9.0%18.6% −9.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Kambalda West, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Kambalda West Population

1,666 residents at the 2021 Census.

Kambalda West Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,012/wk
$52,624 per year
Ranked 1,150 of 14,663
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
Ranked 7,374 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Kambalda West Rent Prices & Affordability

9% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,217/wk
Median rent $200/wk
Rent to income 9.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Kambalda West against your income

About $9,607 a month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $2,017/wk
Rent share 9.0%

Kambalda West Map

Kambalda West, Western Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Kambalda West, Western Australia: 31.1717°S, 121.5857°E

Kambalda West

People in Kambalda West

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (845) Female 49.2% (820)

Population Density

13
people per km²
1,666 people · 124.1 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,560
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
9.8%
England
1.9%
Philippines
1.0%
South Africa
1.0%
Indonesia
0.3%
Sri Lanka
0.3%
Thailand
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.5%
Polish
0.5%
Tagalog
0.4%
Thai
0.4%
German
0.2%
Nepali
0.2%
Russian
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
37.8%
English
33.0%
Scottish
9.8%
Irish
8.1%
Maori
7.0%
Australian Aboriginal
6.1%
German
3.8%
New Zealander
2.6%
Filipino
1.7%
Italian
1.5%
Welsh
1.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
49.3%
Not stated
18.0%
Catholic
11.8%
Anglican
8.7%
Christian (other)
3.1%
Uniting Church
1.3%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
1.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

6.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
41.3% 536
Separated
3.5% 46
Divorced
8.9% 116
Widowed
3.9% 50
Never married
42.3% 549

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
46.3%
Couple: no children
26.9%
One parent: children under 15
11.8%
Couple: no children under 15
10.5%
One parent: no children under 15
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
27.5%
2 persons
35.6%
3 persons
16.2%
4 persons
12.5%
5 persons
5.3%
6+ persons
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Kambalda West

Housing Tenure

Of the 582 occupied private dwellings in Kambalda West at the 2021 Census, 40.2% were rented, 23.9% owned outright and 34.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.7% 4 dwellings
Owned outright
23.9% 139 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
34.4% 200 dwellings
Rented
40.2% 234 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 8 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
89.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
8.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.5%
2 bedrooms
13.6%
3 bedrooms
59.6%
4 bedrooms
24.6%
5 bedrooms
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.6%
$300-$449/mo
5.6%
$450-$599/mo
10.2%
$600-$799/mo
14.8%
$800-$999/mo
16.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
32.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
3.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.3%
1 vehicle
31.9%
2 vehicles
39.3%
3 vehicles
15.6%
4+ vehicles
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Kambalda West

Employment

Employed full-time
48.1% 477 people
Employed part-time
15.0% 149 people
Unemployed
4.1% 41 people
Not in labour force
32.8% 325 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
31.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
19.6%
Professionals
15.5%
Clerical & Administrative
8.0%
Community & Personal Service
7.7%
Labourers
7.5%
Managers
7.5%
Sales Workers
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$300-$399/wk
3.0%
$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
5.1%
$800-$999/wk
2.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
18.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.0%
$4,000+/wk
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.6%
$1-$149/wk
2.7%
$150-$299/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
1.7%
$650-$799/wk
5.4%
$800-$999/wk
5.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
18.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.8%
$3,500+/wk
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.9%
Did not go to work
16.3%
Car (passenger)
6.7%
Bus
4.2%
Walked only
2.6%
Truck
1.9%
Bicycle
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
64.0%
Bachelor Degree
13.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
10.9%
Certificate I/II
5.7%
Postgraduate Degree
3.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
42.7%
Management & Commerce
14.0%
Education
11.5%
Health
8.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.6%
Architecture & Building
5.7%
Society & Culture
4.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.9%
Creative Arts
1.7%
Agriculture & Environment
0.9%
Information Technology
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
42.0%
Secondary: Government
25.2%
Vocational Education
11.7%
Pre-school
7.9%
Secondary: Catholic
7.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.6%
Primary: Catholic
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
80.6%
Has need for assistance
3.1%
Need for assistance not stated
16.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
140
Asthma
61
Diabetes
50
Arthritis
48
Heart disease
37
Lung condition
35
Cancer
24
Kidney disease
7
Stroke
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
8.4% 90
Did not provide
91.6% 982

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.8% 148
Not a volunteer
86.2% 922

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.1% 44
Never served
95.9% 1,036

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
24.4%
1 child
14.2%
2 children
24.0%
3 children
21.1%
4 children
13.0%
5+ children
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
3
1961: 1970
24
1971: 1980
21
1981: 1990
45
1991: 2000
36
2001: 2010
99
2011: 2015
37
2016
6
2017
14
2019
7
2020
8
2021
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

20.6%
moved in the last year
46.0%
moved in the last 5 years
5.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,091
Moved from WA
124
Moved: same area (SA2)
93
Moved from QLD
28
Moved from VIC
11
Moved from overseas
10
Moved from NSW
6
Moved from SA
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.6%
5: 14 hours
29.1%
15: 29 hours
13.9%
30+ hours
12.4%
Did not do domestic work
27.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
75.3%
Step family: no other children
13.5%
Blended family: no other children
5.9%
Intact family: other children present
3.5%
Other couple: children only
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kambalda West

What is the population of Kambalda West WA?

The population of Kambalda West WA is 1,666 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 13 people per km². Kambalda West is ranked #3,266 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kambalda West?

The median personal income in Kambalda West WA is $1,012 per week, or $52,624 per year. The median household income is $2,217 per week. Family income is $2,560 per week. Kambalda West is ranked #1,150 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kambalda West?

Median rent in Kambalda West WA is $200 per week ($867 per month). Rent represents 9.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Kambalda West ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kambalda West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kambalda West WA is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kambalda West?

The median age in Kambalda West WA is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kambalda West a good suburb to live in?

Kambalda West is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,666. The median income is $1,012/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50718. All dollar figures in AUD.