City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
South Kalgoorlie
South Kalgoorlie at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
4,416
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about South Kalgoorlie.
South Kalgoorlie (6430) sits in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder region of Western Australia.
South Kalgoorlie has roughly 4,416 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
South Kalgoorlie scores 8/100 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 South Kalgoorlie's population at 4,416, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,416
Median age
34
Family households
68%
Lone person
28%
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
61%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
4,416
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Kalgoorlie.
Local schools for South Kalgoorlie
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Government School Catchment
South Kalgoorlie Primary School
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School
Eastern Goldfields Education Support Centre
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About South Kalgoorlie.
- What is the South Kalgoorlie postcode?
- South Kalgoorlie is in the 6430 postcode, in WA, in the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder region.
- What is the average rent in South Kalgoorlie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in South Kalgoorlie?
- There are 16 schools serving South Kalgoorlie on this page, including South Kalgoorlie Primary School, Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School, Eastern Goldfields Education Support Centre.
- How walkable is South Kalgoorlie?
- South Kalgoorlie has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near South Kalgoorlie?
- South Kalgoorlie is close to Victory Heights, Kalgoorlie, Boulder, Williamstown, West Lamington.
- What is the population of South Kalgoorlie?
- South Kalgoorlie has approximately 4,416 residents. The median age is 34.
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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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