City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Boorara
Boorara at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
935
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Boorara.
Boorara (6431) sits in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder region of Western Australia.
Boorara has roughly 935 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Boorara scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Boorara's population at 935, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
935
Median age
33
Family households
–
Lone person
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Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$63/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$54/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
935
Median age: 33
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
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Education
Schools in Boorara.
Local schools for Boorara
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Government School Catchment
Boulder Primary School
Kalgoorlie School Of The Air
Eastern Goldfields Education Support Centre
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Frequently asked
About Boorara.
- What is the Boorara postcode?
- Boorara is in the 6431 postcode, in WA, in the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder region.
- What is the average rent in Boorara?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $63, for units it's $54.
- What schools are in Boorara?
- There are 16 schools serving Boorara on this page, including Boulder Primary School, Kalgoorlie School Of The Air, Eastern Goldfields Education Support Centre.
- How walkable is Boorara?
- Boorara has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Boorara?
- Boorara is close to Trafalgar, Brown Hill, Fimiston, Lakewood, South Boulder.
- What is the population of Boorara?
- Boorara has approximately 935 residents. The median age is 33.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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