Overall score
South Kalgoorlie
36.9/100
West Lamington
38.9/100
South Kalgoorlie vs West Lamington, WA Suburb Comparison
South Kalgoorlie for retirees; West Lamington for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
South KalgoorlieWest Lamington
Crime rate
South Kalgoorlie
138.6 / 1k
West Lamington
138.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
South Kalgoorlie
47
West Lamington
15
Population
South Kalgoorlie
4,416
West Lamington
1,373
Metric leadSouth Kalgoorlie 6West Lamington 32 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSouth Kalgoorlie
- Best for familiesWest Lamington
- Best for investmentWest Lamington
- Best for best valueWest Lamington
- Best for best schoolsWest Lamington
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 | South Kalgoorlie | West Lamington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.9/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.5/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.6 / 1k | 138.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 4.5/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 9 |
| Walkability | 54.5/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 15 |
| Green cover | 1.4% | 15.5% |
| Population | 4,416 | 1,373 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, South Kalgoorlie is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and West Lamington is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
South Kalgoorlie tends to lead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, while West Lamington stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
South Kalgoorlie suits families and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas West Lamington is the stronger match for investors.
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.