Overall score
Mount Isa
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Kalgoorlie
51.4/100
Mount Isa vs Kalgoorlie suburb comparison (QLD vs WA)
Kalgoorlie for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount IsaKalgoorlie
Crime rate
Mount Isa
203.4 / 1k
Kalgoorlie
1596.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Isa
1
Kalgoorlie
59
Population
Mount Isa
172
Kalgoorlie
3,711
Metric leadMount Isa 3Kalgoorlie 4across 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKalgoorlie
- Best for familiesKalgoorlie
- Best for investmentKalgoorlie
- Best for best valueKalgoorlie
- Best for best schoolsKalgoorlie
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 | Mount Isa | Kalgoorlie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | — | 51.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | — | 22.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 203.4 / 1k | 1596.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 26 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 59 |
| Population | 172 | 3,711 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Across states, Mount Isa is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, whereas Kalgoorlie is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Mount Isa sits among greener hillside streets, while Kalgoorlie keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Isa pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Kalgoorlie is the better pick for schools and education options and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kalgoorlie, while Mount Isa remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.