Kalgoorlie, WA 6430
City of Kalgoorlie-BoulderAll suburbs in postcode 6430
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Median house price
$377,500
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Kalgoorlie itself.
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Kalgoorlie at a glance
- Median unit
- $317,500
- Weekly rent
- $700
- All dwellings
- Population
- 3,711
- Median age 35
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: WA rental bond data, September 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Kalgoorlie
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Kalgoorlie, houses changed hands at $377,500 in 2024, well below the Western Australia median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Kalgoorlie itself. Units come in around $317,500, roughly 16% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $76,000. Prices are well below the Western Australia median, which keeps Kalgoorlie on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of September 2026· WA rental bond data
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What to know about Kalgoorlie
Kalgoorlie (6430) sits in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder region of Western Australia. The median house here is $377,500, well below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 34°C (hot), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 283 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 58/100
- Transit
- 30/100
- Bike
- 85/100
Somewhat walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 58%
- Lone person
- 36%
- Owner occupied
- 50%
- Renter occupied
- 45%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 283 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 34.0°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 5.5°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Kalgoorlie
- What is the median house price in Kalgoorlie?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Kalgoorlie, WA 6430 is $377,500 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Kalgoorlie itself. The median unit price is $317,500.
- How much is my house worth in Kalgoorlie?
- A useful starting point is the Kalgoorlie median house price of $377,500 (units $317,500). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Kalgoorlie postcode?
- Kalgoorlie is in the 6430 postcode, in WA, in the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder region.
- Where is Kalgoorlie?
- Kalgoorlie is a suburb in the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder area, WA 6430.
- What is the average rent in Kalgoorlie?
- The median weekly rent in Kalgoorlie is $700 across all dwellings (WA rental bond data, September 2026). The bond records behind it carry no dwelling type, so there is no separate figure for houses and units.
- 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?
- The population of Kalgoorlie is approximately 3,711 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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