South Boulder vs South Kalgoorlie
The verdict
South Kalgoorlie rates higher for liveability (65 vs 13). South Boulder is closer to the coast (337.8 km vs 341.5 km).
Scores
South BoulderSouth Kalgoorlie
| South Boulder | South Kalgoorlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 51 |
| Transport | 23 | 55 |
| Education | 22 | 30 |
| Liveability | 13 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| South Boulder | South Kalgoorlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,506 | 4,416 |
| Median age | 35 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,848 | $2,187 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 7.0% | 16.6% |
| Born in Australia | 68.5% | 66.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: South Boulder Stable · South Kalgoorlie Stable
Property
| South Boulder | South Kalgoorlie | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| South Boulder | South Kalgoorlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 31 | 31 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 664 | 679 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 332 | 317 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,722 | 2,740 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,522 | 14,522 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| South Boulder | South Kalgoorlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 893 |
See the full school list on each profile: South Boulder · South Kalgoorlie
Transport
| South Boulder | South Kalgoorlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 23 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.6 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| South Boulder | South Kalgoorlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 34.0°C | 34.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 260 | 260 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 2 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 337.8 km | 341.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 550.6 km | 549.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.0 km | 2.7 km |
Population & growth
| South Boulder | South Kalgoorlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,506 | 4,416 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,557 | 4,372 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,532 | 4,854 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.84% | -0.25% |
Common questions
Which is safer, South Boulder or South Kalgoorlie?
South Boulder and South Kalgoorlie have similar residential safety scores (31 and 31/100).
Which has better public transport, South Boulder or South Kalgoorlie?
South Kalgoorlie has the higher transport score (South Boulder 23/100 vs South Kalgoorlie 55/100).
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