Lamington
At just 1.22 km2 in the Goldfields region, Lamington packs a working-age population that sits 7 years younger than the national median at 33. Household income lands in the 96.6th percentile nationally, yet the median house price is only $455,000, a combination that makes mortgage stress almost a non-issue: residents commit just 13.9% of income to mortgage repayments, well below the 30% stress threshold. Mining accounts for 31.6% of local jobs, more than double the share of the next largest sector (Healthcare at 16.4%), which ties the suburb's economic fortunes directly to commodity cycles. The vacancy rate of 12.1% is elevated, reflecting the fly-in, fly-out dynamics typical of resource-region suburbs.
Population
2,036
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,886/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$455K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The $455,000 median house price is the headline figure for buyers, and at 96.2% detached houses, nearly every dwelling on the market is a separate house rather than an apartment. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and with household incomes in the 96.6th percentile nationally, mortgage-to-income sits at just 13.9%, far below the national stress threshold of 30%. The bedroom split tilts large: 50.8% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 41.5% have 3, so the suburb is configured for families rather than singles or couples. Buyers also benefit from a stable resident base, with 72.5% of residents remaining in the same address compared to the prior census, which suggests low forced-sale pressure and steady neighbourhood continuity.
For Buyers
The $455,000 median house price is the headline figure for buyers, and at 96.2% detached houses, nearly every dwelling on the market is a separate house rather than an apartment. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and with household incomes in the 96.6th percentile nationally, mortgage-to-income sits at just 13.9%, far below the national stress threshold of 30%. The bedroom split tilts large: 50.8% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 41.5% have 3, so the suburb is configured for families rather than singles or couples. Buyers also benefit from a stable resident base, with 72.5% of residents remaining in the same address compared to the prior census, which suggests low forced-sale pressure and steady neighbourhood continuity.
For Investors
Rental demand in Lamington is real but comes with caveats. Weekly rent averages $370, and the renting share of 29.6% provides a functional tenant pool. However, the vacancy rate of 12.1% is high by national standards, consistent with resource-sector housing where demand can shift quickly when mine rosters change. Mortgage-holders represent 49.6% of all dwellings, the largest tenure group, which means the owner-occupier base is still growing rather than settled. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, so new supply is not compressing yields. An investor considering Lamington should weigh the low entry price at $455,000 and strong local incomes against the cyclical risk embedded in a suburb where 31.6% of residents work in Mining.
Demographics
The median age of 33 is 7 years below the national figure, marking Lamington as a genuinely young suburb rather than one with a small youth cohort. The overseas-born share of 20.5% is 1.1 points below the national average, and ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic: English (717), Scottish (224) and Irish (208) are the top three groups. University qualifications reach 28.6% of residents, which is 1.5 points below the national average, a modest gap that reflects the trade and technical nature of the mining and construction workforce. Average household size of 2.7 is 0.2 above the national figure, consistent with the high proportion of couples with children (841 families versus 385 couples without children). Full-time employment runs at 76.7% of the workforce, a sign that most jobs are full-time rather than casual.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
96.2%
Houses
3.8%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Detached houses dominate at 96.2% of all dwellings, with semi-detached at 3.8% and apartments effectively absent. The tenure mix is mortgage-belt: 49.6% carry a mortgage, 29.6% rent and 20.8% own outright, a lower outright-ownership rate than older suburbs because the young median age of 33 means residents have not yet paid down debt. Bedrooms skew large: 50.8% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 41.5% have 3, so there is minimal stock for households seeking smaller homes. Weekly rent of $370 represents a rent-to-income ratio of 12.8%, well below the 30% stress level. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,733 imply a mortgage-to-income of 13.9%, confirming that housing costs are low relative to the suburb's above-average income levels.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$370
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$1,430
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
12.1%
Unoccupied
96
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
12.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
13.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.6%
Couples, no children
1,634
Total families
Economy & Employment
Mining is the dominant employer at 31.6% (234 workers), more than double the share of Healthcare (16.4%, 121 workers) and Education (9.3%, 69 workers). Construction adds 8.1% and Public Admin 6.6%, so the top 5 sectors account for 71% of all employed residents. By occupation, Professionals lead at 231, followed by Machinery/Drivers at 147, Clerical/Admin at 139 and Managers at 130, a mix that reflects both the technical and white-collar layers of a resource economy. Unemployment sits at just 2.0%, below most national benchmarks, and the participation rate of 69.3% is healthy given the young demographic. No SEIFA scores are available for this suburb, but household income in the 96.6th percentile nationally is a strong proxy for economic standing.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
76.7%
Part-time
21.3%
Participation
69.3%
Employed
1,057
Occupations
Top Industries
University
28.6%
Postgraduate
6.9%
Born Overseas
20.5%
Dwellings
703
Transport to Work
Car dependence is near-total in Lamington: 88.5% of residents drive to work, and only 2.1% use public transport, compared to higher urban averages in Perth. Walking and cycling account for 2.2% of commutes. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families depend on nearby schools in the broader Kalgoorlie-Boulder area. Volunteering runs at 17.6% of residents, a solid rate above many comparable suburbs. Only 2.6% of residents (49 people) need daily assistance, reflecting the young and working-age skew of the population. Rent-to-income at 12.8% and mortgage-to-income at 13.9% are both well below national stress thresholds, giving residents significant financial headroom compared to most Australian suburbs.
Drive
88.5%
Public Transport
2.1%
Walk / Cycle
2.2%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Lamington compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lamington a good suburb to live in?
Lamington suits working households focused on value and space. Household income sits in the 96.6th percentile nationally, yet the median house price is $455,000 and mortgage-to-income is just 13.9%, well below the 30% stress threshold. The main limitations are high car dependence (88.5% drive to work) and no schools within the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Lamington?
The median house price is $455,000, estimated from rental data as of 2025. Weekly rent averages $370 and monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733. At 96.2% detached houses, almost all stock is separate dwellings, with 50.8% having 4 or more bedrooms.
What schools are in Lamington?
No schools are recorded inside the Lamington boundary. Families in this Kalgoorlie-region suburb rely on schools in the wider Kalgoorlie-Boulder area. The local workforce has a university qualification rate of 28.6%, which is 1.5 points below the national average, reflecting the trade and technical employment base.
Is Lamington safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Lamington in this dataset. As indirect indicators, the unemployment rate is low at 2.0%, only 2.6% of residents need daily assistance, and 72.5% have remained in the same address since the previous census, suggesting a stable rather than transient community.
Is Lamington good for property investment?
The low entry price of $455,000 and strong local incomes in the 96.6th percentile nationally support affordability for tenants. However, the 12.1% vacancy rate is elevated due to resource-sector roster patterns, and the suburb has zero development applications in the past 12 months. Returns depend more on mining-sector health than on underlying population growth.
How is Lamington's population changing?
The current population is 2,036 across 1.22 km2. No formal forecast is available, but the annual turnover rate of 27.5% is higher than typical suburban averages, reflecting the transient nature of a mining-adjacent area. The median age of 33 is 7 years below national, indicating the suburb attracts working-age residents rather than long-term retirees.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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