Overall score
Esperance
55.5/100
Kalgoorlie
50.5/100
Esperance vs Kalgoorlie, WA Suburb Comparison
Esperance for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EsperanceKalgoorlie
Crime rate
Esperance
142.7 / 1k
Kalgoorlie
142.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Esperance
160
Kalgoorlie
155
Population
Esperance
2,080
Kalgoorlie
3,711
Metric leadEsperance 7Kalgoorlie 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Esperance | Kalgoorlie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.5/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.7/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 142.7 / 1k | 142.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 26 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 160 | 155 |
| Green cover | 9.2% | 1.1% |
| Population | 2,080 | 3,711 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Esperance is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Kalgoorlie is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Esperance sits more remote from the capital, whereas Kalgoorlie is further into the wider countryside.
On the data, Esperance is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities; Kalgoorlie answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and a larger local community. On housing, Esperance sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Kalgoorlie.
Choose Esperance if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Kalgoorlie for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.