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South Kalgoorlie

WA 6430 · Kalgoorlie-Boulder

4,416 (2021)4,372 est. (2025) · Stable

51
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,416
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
5
Safety score
55
Transport score

South Kalgoorlie is a stable suburb in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, WA 6430, about 550km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in South Kalgoorlie are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 55/100, and is about 341km inland. South Kalgoorlie has an overall score of 51/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.

549.5 km
To Perth CBD
341.5 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
2.3 km
To nearest station

Demographics

4,416
Population
34
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,187
vs NSW median+18.2%
Bachelor degree or higher16.6%
Born in Australia66.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,279 / 17 / 240

Top countries of birth: New Zealand (9.19%), Philippines (5.19%), England (1.79%), South Africa (1.29%), India (1.15%)

Top languages: Tagalog (2.88%), Filipino (1.88%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.93%), Afrikaans (0.82%), Thai (0.7%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

5
Residential

WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

200
Break & enter dwelling4,529/100k
200
Steal from dwelling4,529/100k
94
Motor vehicle theft2,129/100k
715
Domestic assault16,191/100k
30
Robbery679/100k
340
Non-domestic assault7,699/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 3,722 (all categories, latest year)84,294 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025

Schools

18

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

17
Within 10km4 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 941 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Eastern Goldfields Education Support CentreSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 926
  • South Kalgoorlie Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 917
  • Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 896
  • Fairbridge College - Kalgoorlie CampusSecondary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • John Paul CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1014
  • Eastern Goldfields CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 963
  • East Kalgoorlie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 667
  • O'Connor Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 919
  • O'Connor Education Support CentrePrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 897
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1000
  • Goldfields Baptist CollegeCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 981
  • Boulder Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 874
  • Kalgoorlie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 977
  • Kalgoorlie School Of The AirPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1040
  • St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1032
  • North Kalgoorlie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 977

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

55
17Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationKalgoorlie Stn Transwa Kalgoorlie (2.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

34.0°C
Summer max
17.0°C
Winter max
260mm
Rainfall/yr
8.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

51 in suburbSupermarkets
81 in suburbCafes/Rest.
236 in suburbParks
21 in suburbPlaygrounds
175 in suburbPools
101 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
20 in suburbGPs
20 in suburbPharmacies
10 in suburbChildcare
21 in suburbLibraries
4611 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalKalgoorlie Regional Hospital (2.7 km)
Nearest vet314.2 km
Nearest airportKalgoorlie (3.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

57

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

10
Gyms
10
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
46
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

48

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

23
Parks
0
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

66

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

2
Theatres
1
Cinemas
3
Museums
1
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
3
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

3

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
OSHC
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.23

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate-0.25%
Projected population 20414,854
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about South Kalgoorlie

Is South Kalgoorlie safe?

South Kalgoorlie has a residential safety score of 5/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 84,294 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is South Kalgoorlie from Perth CBD?

South Kalgoorlie is about 549.5 km from Perth CBD.

What schools are in South Kalgoorlie?

South Kalgoorlie has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 913 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in South Kalgoorlie?

South Kalgoorlie has a transport score of 55/100 and 17 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.