Kalgoorlie vs Somerville
The verdict
Kalgoorlie rates higher for transport (78 vs 52). Somerville is closer to the coast (340.7 km vs 342.6 km).
Scores
KalgoorlieSomerville
| Kalgoorlie | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 46 |
| Transport | 78 | 52 |
| Education | 39 | 38 |
| Liveability | 67 | 48 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kalgoorlie | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,711 | 4,165 |
| Median age | 35 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,095 | $2,996 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.6% | 27.7% |
| Born in Australia | 59.2% | 65.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Kalgoorlie Stable · Somerville Stable
Property
| Kalgoorlie | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Kalgoorlie | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,527 | 4,538 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,129 | 2,137 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,195 | 16,182 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kalgoorlie | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 932 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kalgoorlie · Somerville
Transport
| Kalgoorlie | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 78 | 52 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 880 m | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Kalgoorlie | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 34.0°C | 34.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 260 | 260 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 0 |
| Parks | 13 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 342.6 km | 340.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 548.9 km | 547.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Kalgoorlie | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,711 | 4,165 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,674 | 4,123 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,079 | 4,578 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.25% | -0.25% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kalgoorlie or Somerville?
Kalgoorlie and Somerville have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which has better schools, Kalgoorlie or Somerville?
Kalgoorlie has a higher average school ICSEA (Kalgoorlie 997 vs Somerville 932; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kalgoorlie or Somerville?
Kalgoorlie has the higher transport score (Kalgoorlie 78/100 vs Somerville 52/100).
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