Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High SchoolSecondaryGovernment17
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
17
Reading
493
Writing
510
Numeracy
500
Grammar
482
Spelling
518
Administration
Fees
$165
Students
854
Ratio
13:1
Attend.
76%
Demographics
ICSEA
890
Gender
46%/54%
Indig.
24%
LBOTE
22%
O'Connor Primary SchoolPrimaryGovernment11
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
11
Reading
382
Writing
398
Numeracy
398
Grammar
382
Spelling
390
Administration
Fees
$154
Students
761
Ratio
16:1
Attend.
86%
Demographics
ICSEA
922
Gender
50%/50%
Indig.
22%
LBOTE
29%
Eastern Goldfields Education Support CentreSpecialGovernment8
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
8
Administration
Students
47
Ratio
7:1
Demographics
ICSEA
879
Gender
38%/62%
Indig.
28%
LBOTE
8%
Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School KurrawangPrimaryIndependent4
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
4
Reading
306
Writing
356
Numeracy
338
Grammar
279
Spelling
322
Administration
Fees
$191
Students
59
Ratio
12:1
Attend.
77%
Demographics
ICSEA
753
Gender
42%/58%
Indig.
92%
LBOTE
0%
East Kalgoorlie Primary SchoolPrimaryGovernment3
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
3
Reading
302
Writing
320
Numeracy
319
Grammar
270
Spelling
309
Administration
Fees
$48
Students
158
Ratio
13:1
Attend.
75%
Demographics
ICSEA
648
Gender
51%/49%
Indig.
90%
LBOTE
73%
Demographics & Census
35 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$2095/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
3.6%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
50%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
2.5%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.3
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Kalgoorlie
Full-time 42.8%Part-time 12.3%Unemployed 2.2%Not in labour 42.6%
Dwelling Types
Kalgoorlie
House 69.2%Semi-detached 21.7%Flat/Unit 7.8%Other 1.3%
Commute Mode
Kalgoorlie
Car 85.3%Transit 2.6%Bicycle 0.9%Walk 8.3%WFH 2.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
59.2%
New Zealand
6.4%
Philippines
4.6%
India
2.9%
England
2.2%
Language at Home
English only
77.9%
Mandarin
1.0%
Spanish
0.5%
Arabic
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Kalgoorlie
Is Kalgoorlie safe?
Kalgoorlie has a safety score of 2/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Piccadilly (WA) (18/100), South Kalgoorlie (15/100), Lamington (WA) (40/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Kalgoorlie?
Median weekly rent in Kalgoorlie is $680/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Piccadilly (WA) ($665/wk), South Kalgoorlie ($650/wk), Lamington (WA) ($650/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Kalgoorlie?
Kalgoorlie has a school rating of 24/100 across 12 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include John Paul College (Secondary), Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School (Secondary), St Mary's Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Kalgoorlie affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Kalgoorlie is $445K, up 30.4% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $388K. For renters, median weekly rent is $680/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Piccadilly (WA) ($445K), South Kalgoorlie ($395K), Lamington (WA) ($511K). (Data as of July 2026)
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Kalgoorlie-Boulder is WA's premier outback gold town, a place where big mining wages, frontier history, and red-dirt landscapes collide. The Super Pit draws tourists, Curtin University brings students, and FIFO workers cycle through, giving the city a transient, multicultural energy. Crime is a genuine concern and racial tensions have flared historically, but locals speak of real community warmth. Life here revolves around the resources industry, and those outside it often find options limited.
The median house price is $445k and rent of $680/week, 56% below the Perth metro median. The safety score of 2/100 is 50 points below the metro average of 52. Education options include 12 schools, rated 24/100 and below the Perth average. Typical residents are around 35 years old, with a household income of $2,095/week.
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