City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Kalgoorlie
Kalgoorlie at a glance
Walk score
58
Somewhat walkable
Population
3,711
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Kalgoorlie.
Kalgoorlie (6430) sits in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder region of Western Australia.
Kalgoorlie has roughly 3,711 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kalgoorlie scores 58/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 Kalgoorlie's population at 3,711, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 45% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (36%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
3,711
Median age
35
Family households
58%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
45%
At a deeper level
3,711
Median age: 35
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Getting around
Walkability.
58
30
85
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kalgoorlie.
Local schools for Kalgoorlie
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Government School Catchment
Kalgoorlie Primary School
Eastern Goldfields College
North Kalgoorlie Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Kalgoorlie.
- What is the Kalgoorlie postcode?
- Kalgoorlie is in the 6430 postcode, in WA, in the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder region.
- What is the average rent in Kalgoorlie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Kalgoorlie?
- There are 16 schools serving Kalgoorlie on this page, including Kalgoorlie Primary School, John Paul College, St Mary's Primary School.
- How walkable is Kalgoorlie?
- Kalgoorlie has a Walk Score of 58 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 30, bike score 85.
- What suburbs are near Kalgoorlie?
- Kalgoorlie is close to West Lamington, Piccadilly, Lamington, Williamstown, South Kalgoorlie.
- What is the population of Kalgoorlie?
- Kalgoorlie has approximately 3,711 residents. The median age is 35.
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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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