Somerville
WA 6430 • Rest of WA
About Somerville
Somerville is an urban suburb of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, located approximately 595 kilometres east of Perth in the heart of the Western Australian Goldfields, within the Kalgoorlie/Boulder (City) LGA. Perched at an elevation of around 363 metres on the semi-arid goldfields plateau, the suburb has a population of 4,165 and a notably young median age of 33. Median household incomes are well above the national average, reflecting the high wages typical of the region's dominant mining and resources sector.
Somerville is a multicultural and dynamic community, with significant populations from New Zealand, South Africa, India, and the Philippines drawn to the area for work in the mining industry. Kalgoorlie-Boulder's amenities — including the Museum of the Goldfields, Hannan Street's heritage pubs and retail strip, the Goldfields Arts Centre, and Kalgoorlie Golf Course — are all accessible within minutes. Housing is predominantly detached residential, and the area benefits from the economic stability that comes with being embedded in one of Australia's most productive mining regions.
Somerville 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
- Goldrush Buses local routes — Kalgoorlie-Boulder city centre 10-15 min
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Kalgoorlie is a regional centre; most residents commute locally or fly to Perth for major services
Most daily errands require a car, though Kalgoorlie-Boulder's compact city centre offers some walkable amenity for nearby residents
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
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
89 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 279
- 2. South Africa 113
- 3. Zimbabwe 105
- 4. India 85
- 5. England 80
- 6. Philippines 60
- 7. Papua New Guinea 39
- 8. China 19
- 9. Ireland 16
- 10. Brazil 15
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)