Full-time 26.7%Part-time 8.5%Unemployed 2.3%Not in labour 62.5%
Dwelling Types
South Boulder
House 91.9%Semi-detached 1.9%Other 6.2%
Commute Mode
South Boulder
Car 88.8%Transit 3.2%Bicycle 0.9%Walk 5.2%WFH 1.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
68.5%
New Zealand
7.0%
England
1.6%
Philippines
0.9%
South Africa
0.8%
Language at Home
English only
93.2%
Mandarin
0.5%
Frequently Asked Questions about South Boulder
Is South Boulder safe?
South Boulder has a safety score of 9/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Boulder (6/100), Victory Heights (WA) (9/100), South Kalgoorlie (15/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in South Boulder?
Median weekly rent in South Boulder is $580/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Boulder ($620/wk), Victory Heights (WA) ($580/wk), South Kalgoorlie ($650/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is South Boulder affordable to buy in?
The median house price in South Boulder is $335K, up 19.9% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $580/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Boulder ($370K), Victory Heights (WA) ($385K), South Kalgoorlie ($395K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/south-boulder
South Boulder is a modest-sized suburb around 550 km from central Perth with a population of 1,506. Median property values reach $335k and rent of $580/week, 67% below the Perth metro median.
The 9/100 safety score falls 43 points short of the metro average of 52. Demographically, the median age sits at 35 and household income at $1,848/week.