West Kalgoorlie, WA 6430
City of Kalgoorlie-BoulderAll suburbs in postcode 6430
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Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026
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Rent in West Kalgoorlie
- Weekly rent (house)
- $310/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $475/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about West Kalgoorlie
West Kalgoorlie (6430) sits in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder region of Western Australia.
West Kalgoorlie has roughly 32 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 34°C (hot), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 282 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.
Schools in West Kalgoorlie
Schools serving West Kalgoorlie: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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Demographics
The 2021 Census put West Kalgoorlie's population at 32, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy (33% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 44% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Population
- 32
- Median age
- 45
- Family households
- 78%
- Lone person
- 44%
- Owner occupied
- 33%
- Renter occupied
- 33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 282 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 33.9°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 West Kalgoorlie
- What is the West Kalgoorlie postcode?
- West Kalgoorlie is in the 6430 postcode, in WA, in the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder region.
- Where is West Kalgoorlie?
- West Kalgoorlie is a suburb in the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder area, WA 6430.
- What is the average rent in West Kalgoorlie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $475.
- What schools are in West Kalgoorlie?
- There are 16 schools serving West Kalgoorlie on this page, including Goldfields Baptist College, O'Connor Education Support Centre, O'Connor Primary School.
- What suburbs are near West Kalgoorlie?
- West Kalgoorlie is close to Somerville, Karlkurla, Victory Heights, West Lamington, Broadwood.
- What is the population of West Kalgoorlie?
- The population of West Kalgoorlie is approximately 32 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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