Piccadilly
A mining town suburb with household income in the 84th percentile nationally, Piccadilly punches above its weight on earnings while keeping a median house price of $395,000 that sits well below capital city benchmarks. The suburb's 2,305 residents have a median age of 33, seven years younger than the national figure, and 29.4% were born overseas, reflecting Kalgoorlie's international mining workforce. With 45.6% of dwellings rented and a 15.2% vacancy rate, this is a market shaped by transient worker demand more than owner-occupier stability.
Population
2,305
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,212/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$395K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price of $395,000 is affordable compared to Perth and most state capitals, with monthly mortgage repayments estimated at $1,517. Mortgage-to-income sits at 15.8%, well below the 30% stress threshold, giving owner-occupiers meaningful financial headroom. Separate houses dominate at 78.8% of dwellings, with semi-detached at 20.9% and apartments at just 0.3%, so buyers have strong detached-house supply to choose from. Three-bedroom homes account for 45.6% of stock and 4-plus bedrooms make up 32.9%, skewing toward family-sized layouts. Only 17% own outright while 37.4% carry mortgages, suggesting most owner-occupiers are still paying down purchases rather than holding debt-free wealth.
For Buyers
The median house price of $395,000 is affordable compared to Perth and most state capitals, with monthly mortgage repayments estimated at $1,517. Mortgage-to-income sits at 15.8%, well below the 30% stress threshold, giving owner-occupiers meaningful financial headroom. Separate houses dominate at 78.8% of dwellings, with semi-detached at 20.9% and apartments at just 0.3%, so buyers have strong detached-house supply to choose from. Three-bedroom homes account for 45.6% of stock and 4-plus bedrooms make up 32.9%, skewing toward family-sized layouts. Only 17% own outright while 37.4% carry mortgages, suggesting most owner-occupiers are still paying down purchases rather than holding debt-free wealth.
For Investors
The rental market is the dominant tenure here, with 45.6% of dwellings rented and weekly rent at $320. Against the $395,000 median, that implies a gross yield near 4.2%, higher than most metropolitan markets. However, the 15.2% vacancy rate signals oversupply driven by the cyclical mining workforce, meaning rent income can be unreliable during industry downturns. No development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, indicating the current stock is absorbing existing demand rather than growing. The case for investment rests on yield during mining peaks, but investors should price in the risk of extended vacancies when resource cycles turn.
Demographics
Piccadilly's median age of 33 is 7 years below the national figure, making it one of the younger resident bases in WA's goldfields region. Overseas-born residents represent 29.4%, which is 7.8 percentage points above the national average, consistent with the international recruitment common in mining. Ancestry is led by English (817 residents), followed by Irish (233) and Scottish (198), with a broadly Anglo-Celtic base. Average household size is 2.4, marginally below the national figure. Couples with children make up the largest family structure at 796 families, and 26.8% are couples without children. The volunteering rate of 14.4% reflects moderate civic participation for a transient population.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
78.8%
Houses
20.9%
Townhouse
0.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits into three clear bands: 37.4% carry a mortgage, 45.6% rent, and 17% own outright. The high renter share relative to outright owners reflects the workforce transience typical of mining towns, where residents cycle in and out rather than building long-term equity. Three-bedroom homes lead at 45.6% of stock and 4-plus bedroom at 32.9%, producing a predominantly family-sized supply compared to the national mix. The median house price of $395,000 is well below state capital medians, and rent-to-income at 14.5% is comfortably below stress levels. The 78.8% separate-house share, versus a national figure closer to 60%, confirms this is a detached-house-dominant market.
Mortgage / mo
$1,517
Rent / wk
$320
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$1,314
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
15.2%
Unoccupied
160
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
14.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
26.8%
Couples, no children
1,640
Total families
Economy & Employment
Mining accounts for 29% of employed residents (240 workers), far above the national industry share, which is the defining economic fact of Piccadilly. Healthcare follows at 14.4% (119 workers) and Education at 10.7% (89 workers), providing the service-sector foundation that supports a mining town. The full-time employment rate is 78.5% and the unemployment rate is 3.9%, both indicating tight labour conditions. Personal weekly income averages $1,314, placing household income in the 84th percentile nationally, well above typical suburban averages. By occupation, Professionals lead at 270 workers, followed by Machinery and Drivers at 192, reflecting the dual professional and trades character of a resource economy.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
78.5%
Part-time
17.6%
Participation
70.3%
Employed
1,223
Occupations
Top Industries
University
27.2%
Postgraduate
6.4%
Born Overseas
29.4%
Dwellings
887
Transport to Work
Car dependence is very high: 82.6% of residents drive to work, compared to the national average, while public transport use is just 2.3%. Walking and cycling account for 6.2%, modest for a suburb with a 1.48 km2 footprint. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary. Crime statistics are not available in this dataset, so safety cannot be quantified directly. On housing stress, rent-to-income at 14.5% and mortgage-to-income at 15.8% are both below the 30% stress threshold, meaning typical households can service their housing costs without financial strain. The need-assistance rate is 2.8% (59 residents), lower than many comparable regional suburbs.
Drive
82.6%
Public Transport
2.3%
Walk / Cycle
6.2%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Piccadilly compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Piccadilly a good suburb to live in?
Piccadilly suits those employed in or around Kalgoorlie's mining sector. Household income sits in the 84th percentile nationally, and housing costs are manageable with mortgage-to-income at 15.8%. The median age of 33 is 7 years below national, giving it a younger character. The trade-off is high car dependence (82.6% drive) and a 15.2% vacancy rate, which reflects workforce transience.
What is the median house price in Piccadilly?
The median house price is $395,000. Monthly mortgage repayments are estimated at $1,517, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 15.8%, well below the 30% stress benchmark. Weekly rent averages $320, implying a gross rental yield of approximately 4.2% against the median.
What schools are in Piccadilly?
No schools are recorded inside the Piccadilly suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in surrounding Kalgoorlie suburbs. The local population includes 27.2% with university qualifications, which is slightly below the national average by 2.9 percentage points.
Is Piccadilly safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Piccadilly in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, housing stress is low, with rent-to-income at 14.5% and mortgage-to-income at 15.8%, both well below stress thresholds. Only 2.8% of the 2,305 residents (59 people) need daily assistance, consistent with a relatively functional community.
Is Piccadilly good for property investment?
The gross rental yield is approximately 4.2%, higher than most metropolitan markets, based on $320 weekly rent against a $395,000 median. However, the 15.2% vacancy rate is a significant risk factor, reflecting the cyclical nature of the mining workforce. Returns are heavily tied to commodity prices and whether major projects are active or winding down.
How is Piccadilly's population changing?
The current population is 2,305, with a median age of 33, which is 7 years below the national figure. About 32.9% of residents moved in the last 5 years, indicating high turnover relative to most suburbs. Population growth is driven by mining workforce arrivals rather than organic household formation, making it sensitive to industry cycles.
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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