Mount Burges
WA 6429 • Western Australia
About Mount Burges
Mount Burges is a vast outback locality in the Western Australian Goldfields, situated approximately 90 kilometres west-south-west of Kalgoorlie-Boulder and within the Shire of Coolgardie. Spanning an extraordinary 3,267 square kilometres, it is one of the largest localities by area in Western Australia, encompassing semi-arid scrubland, granite outcrops, and the historic goldfields landscape. With around 116 residents — predominantly male — the population reflects the mining and exploration workforce active in the region.
Mount Burges is defined by the mining and pastoral industries, with residents typically employed in gold mining operations, exploration, or on large sheep stations. The locality takes its name from a prominent granite outcrop, Mount Burges itself, which rises above the surrounding mallee and mulga scrubland. Kalgoorlie-Boulder provides all significant services, and the Super Pit gold mine — one of Australia's largest open-cut mines — operates within the broader region, attracting workers from across the country.
Mount Burges falls under postcode 6429 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kalgoorlie (Mining and Pastoral) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Car essential within the locality; Great Eastern Highway connects Kalgoorlie to Perth
Remote outback locality; no public transport or footpaths; 4WD access recommended on some tracks
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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85-93 Lindsay Street
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46 Shaw Street