Kambalda West District High SchoolCombinedGovernment13
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
13
Reading
426
Writing
437
Numeracy
441
Grammar
412
Spelling
435
Administration
Fees
$131
Students
292
Ratio
15:1
Attend.
79%
Demographics
ICSEA
857
Gender
52%/48%
Indig.
25%
LBOTE
12%
Demographics & Census
36 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$2217/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
5.4%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
58%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
1.7%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.4
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Kambalda West
Full-time 30.4%Part-time 9.9%Unemployed 2.6%Not in labour 57.1%
Dwelling Types
Kambalda West
House 87.5%Semi-detached 10.5%Flat/Unit 2.1%
Commute Mode
Kambalda West
Car 89.2%Transit 5.0%Bicycle 0.5%Walk 3.1%WFH 2.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
64.7%
New Zealand
9.8%
England
1.9%
Philippines
1.0%
South Africa
1.0%
Language at Home
English only
94.5%
Frequently Asked Questions about Kambalda West
Is Kambalda West safe?
Kambalda West has a safety score of 46/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Kambalda East (61/100), South Boulder (9/100), Broadwood (41/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Kambalda West?
Median weekly rent in Kambalda West is $400/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Kambalda East ($370/wk), South Boulder ($580/wk), Broadwood ($1050/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Kambalda West?
Kambalda West has a school rating of 13/100 across 1 schools, which is well below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Kambalda West District High School (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Kambalda West affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Kambalda West is $230K, up 30.1% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $149K. For renters, median weekly rent is $400/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Kambalda East ($180K), South Boulder ($335K), Broadwood ($756K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/kambalda-west
Kambalda West is a modest-sized suburb around 550 km from central Perth with a population of 1,666. The typical house sells for around $230k and rent of $400/week, placing it 77% below the Perth metro median.
With a safety score of 46/100, the area is 6 points below the metro average of 52. The area's 1 school hold a combined rating of 13/100, below the Perth average.
The median age is 36, with households earning $2,217/week.