City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
West Lamington
West Lamington at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,373
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about West Lamington.
West Lamington (6430) sits in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder region of Western Australia.
West Lamington has roughly 1,373 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
West Lamington scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West Lamington's population at 1,373, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,373
Median age
34
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
1,373
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
85
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Lamington.
Local schools for West Lamington
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Government School Catchment
Kalgoorlie Primary School
North Kalgoorlie Primary School
Eastern Goldfields College
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Frequently asked
About West Lamington.
- What is the West Lamington postcode?
- West Lamington is in the 6430 postcode, in WA, in the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder region.
- What is the average rent in West Lamington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in West Lamington?
- There are 16 schools serving West Lamington on this page, including John Paul College, Kalgoorlie Primary School, North Kalgoorlie Primary School.
- How walkable is West Lamington?
- West Lamington has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 85.
- What suburbs are near West Lamington?
- West Lamington is close to Kalgoorlie, Piccadilly, Lamington, Karlkurla, Somerville.
- What is the population of West Lamington?
- West Lamington has approximately 1,373 residents. The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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