South Kalgoorlie vs West Lamington, WA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | South Kalgoorlie | West Lamington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.8/100 | 23.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.8/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 9 |
| Walkability | 52.5/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 6 |
| Population | 4,416 | 1,373 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesSouth Kalgoorlie
- Best for familiesSouth Kalgoorlie
- Best for investmentWest Lamington
- Best for best valueSouth Kalgoorlie
Comparison summary
South Kalgoorlie and West Lamington offer different strengths across official suburb data. South Kalgoorlie leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours South Kalgoorlie; Housing (desirability) favours West Lamington; Public transport stops favours South Kalgoorlie. Quick verdicts: Retirees → South Kalgoorlie, Families → South Kalgoorlie, Investment → West Lamington, Best value → South Kalgoorlie.