City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Boulder

Boulder at a glance

Median house

$284,000

Median unit

$247,500

Walk score

6

Very car dependent

Population

4,872

Median age 35

The brief

What to know about Boulder.

The postcode for Boulder is 6432 (WA).

The median house price in Boulder is $284,000.

Boulder (6432) sits in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder region of Western Australia. The median house here is $284,000, well below the Western Australia median of around $720K.

Boulder has roughly 4,872 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Boulder scores 6/100 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 Boulder's population at 4,872, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

4,872

Median age

35

Family households

65%

Lone person

30%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $284,000 on a typical sale, well below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $247,500, roughly 13% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $57,000. Prices are well below the Western Australia median, which keeps Boulder on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$284,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $247,500.

Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$300/wk

Owner occupied

62%

Renter occupied

34%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$284,000

Median Unit PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$247,500

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

4,872

Median age: 35

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.49% (median rent $300/wk against a $284,000 price tag). Units yield 6.30% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

5.49%

Based on $284,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

6.30%

Based on $247,500 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

62%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

6

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Boulder.

Local schools for Boulder

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Boulder Primary School

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Kalgoorlie School Of The Air

K-6CoEdGovernment
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Eastern Goldfields Education Support Centre

7-12CoEdGovernment
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Frequently asked

About Boulder.

What is the median house price in Boulder?
The median house price in Boulder, WA 6432 is $284,000. The median unit price is $247,500.
What is the Boulder postcode?
Boulder is in the 6432 postcode, in WA, in the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder region.
Where is Boulder?
Boulder is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6432, in the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder region.
What is the average rent in Boulder?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
What schools are in Boulder?
There are 16 schools serving Boulder on this page, including Boulder Primary School, Kalgoorlie School Of The Air, St Joseph's School.
How walkable is Boulder?
Boulder has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Boulder?
Boulder is close to Fimiston, South Boulder, Victory Heights, South Kalgoorlie, Williamstown.
What is the population of Boulder?
The population of Boulder is approximately 4,872 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.

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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