Kalgoorlie
WA 6430 • Rest of WA
About Kalgoorlie
Kalgoorlie is the central urban suburb of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder City local government area, located 595 kilometres east of Perth in Western Australia's Goldfields region at an elevation of 372 metres. With a population of 3,711 and a median personal income of $1,175 per week — significantly above the national average — the suburb reflects the economic strength of the region's gold and nickel mining industries. The community is notably diverse, with substantial Filipino, Aboriginal, and New Zealand-born populations contributing to a multicultural character uncommon in regional Australia.
Kalgoorlie is steeped in gold rush history, and the heritage streetscapes of Hannan Street, the Super Pit open-cut gold mine lookout, and the Museum of the Goldfields are among the area's major attractions. Kalgoorlie Plaza Shopping Centre on Hannan Street provides retail services including a Woolworths supermarket for the broader region. The suburb is serviced by Kalgoorlie Airport with regular regional flights to Perth, and the Prospector train service offers a rail connection to Perth for those not travelling by air or car.
Kalgoorlie falls under postcode 6430 and is governed by Kalgoorlie/Boulder Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kalgoorlie electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Goldfields Bus Lines — Kalgoorlie-Boulder (local) 10-20 min within city
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Kalgoorlie Airport offers regional flights to Perth (approx 1.5 hrs); most commuting is by air for business travel
The Hannan Street town centre is walkable for shopping and dining, but most residents rely on a car for daily life
Supermarkets Nearby
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WoolworthsKalgoorlie Plaza Shopping Centre, Hannan Street Kalgoorlie 6430 WA
Schools
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Boomerang Cres
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Kurrawang Aboriginal Community
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Mafeking Street
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Cnr Cassidy & Cheetham Streets
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Nankiville Road
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Lionel Street
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Dugan Street
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Boomerang Crescent
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Campbell Street
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Dugan Street
Housing 2021 Census
93 state housing + 15 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 238
- 2. Philippines 169
- 3. India 109
- 4. England 80
- 5. South Africa 66
- 6. China 46
- 7. Thailand 43
- 8. Zimbabwe 29
- 9. Papua New Guinea 26
- 10. Scotland 21
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)