Boulder
WA 6432 • Rest of WA
About Boulder
Boulder is a historic mining town in the Goldfields region of Western Australia, situated immediately south-east of Kalgoorlie and forming part of the combined Kalgoorlie-Boulder urban area, roughly 600 kilometres east of Perth. It falls within the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder and had a population of 4,872 at the 2021 Census, with a median age of 35. The suburb is closely linked to the region's gold and nickel mining industry, which has shaped its character since the 1890s gold rush, and household incomes sit close to the national median, underpinned by resources-sector employment.
Boulder is home to the legendary Golden Mile — historically one of the world's richest gold-bearing ore deposits — and the Loopline Railway Museum, which preserves the town's remarkable heritage. The suburb has a working-class, community-spirited character with a diverse population including a notable Aboriginal community representing around 8 per cent of residents. Affordable housing, wide tree-lined streets, and close proximity to Kalgoorlie's town centre and services make Boulder a practical and historically rich base for those living and working in the Goldfields.
Boulder falls under postcode 6432 and is governed by Kalgoorlie/Boulder Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kalgoorlie electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Lane Street
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7 Maguire Street
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Cnr Piesse/Brookman Streets
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Johnston Street
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Johnston Street
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Burt Street
Housing 2021 Census
59 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 335
- 2. Philippines 125
- 3. England 95
- 4. South Africa 51
- 5. Thailand 33
- 6. Zimbabwe 23
- 7. India 21
- 8. Papua New Guinea 18
- 9. Indonesia 16
- 10. Scotland 14
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)