Kalgoorlie at a glance
Median house
$377,500
Median unit
$317,500
Walk score
58
Somewhat walkable
Population
3,711
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Kalgoorlie.
The postcode for Kalgoorlie is 6430 (WA).
The median house price in Kalgoorlie is $377,500.
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.
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Day to day
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
Houses change hands at $377,500 on a typical sale, well below the Western Australia median. 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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$377,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $317,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
45%
At a deeper level
$377,500
$317,500
3,711
Median age: 35
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.27% (median rent $310/wk against a $377,500 price tag). Units yield 4.91% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 45% 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 20244.27%
Based on $377,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.91%
Based on $317,500 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 202650%
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.
58
30
85
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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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
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Kalgoorlie.
- What is the median house price in Kalgoorlie?
- The median house price in Kalgoorlie, WA 6430 is $377,500. The median unit price is $317,500.
- 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 regional suburb in WA, postcode 6430, 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?
- The population of Kalgoorlie is approximately 3,711 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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