Boulder
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Boulder, WA 6432.
About Boulder
Welcome to Boulder
Boulder sits on the eastern edge of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder twin-town area in Western Australia's Goldfields region, about 600 kilometres east of Perth. Once a booming gold-mining settlement in its own right, it has retained a strong identity distinct from its larger neighbour Kalgoorlie, with a compact town centre, wide streets and buildings that speak to its 1890s heritage.
Today Boulder is home to around 4,872 people with a median age of 35, making it a suburb that appeals to young families, mining industry workers and those after an affordable foothold in one of regional WA's most historically significant towns. It suits buyers looking for value, character housing and a genuine community feel rather than city-fringe polish.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Boulder revolves around its old goldrush-era streetscape, where pubs, cafes and heritage facades give the town a character that's rare to find at this price point. The pace is unhurried, and locals tend to know each other, which is part of the appeal for people relocating from bigger cities. The town centre still hosts community events and markets that trade on its mining history, giving Boulder a stronger sense of place than many suburbs its size.
Schools & families
Boulder Primary School serves the local area and is a focal point for young families settling in the suburb. Families often move here specifically for the combination of affordable housing and a tight-knit school community, with high schools and further educational options available a short drive away in greater Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
Getting around
Boulder is well connected to Kalgoorlie and surrounding suburbs including South Boulder, Victory Heights, South Kalgoorlie, Broadwood and Somerville, with most trips around town taking only minutes by car. The Goldfields Highway and local arterial roads link Boulder efficiently to Kalgoorlie's CBD, airport and services, while the Prospector rail line connects the wider Kalgoorlie-Boulder area back to Perth for those needing to travel further afield.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock in Boulder is dominated by standalone houses, which make up 79% of current listings, reflecting the suburb's history as a family-oriented mining town. Apartments and units account for 12% of listings, townhouses 5%, and vacant land 3%, giving buyers a reasonable spread of options from character cottages to more modern builds and the occasional block to build on.
The property market
Boulder has recorded strong recent growth, with house prices up 26.5% to a current median of $380,000, while units and apartments sit at a median of $339,000. Median rent across the suburb is $620 a week, reflecting solid demand relative to the buy-in price and making Boulder a suburb that continues to attract attention from investors as well as owner-occupiers.
For buyers priced out of Perth or looking for a regional entry point with upside, Boulder's combination of low medians and double-digit growth has made it one of the more talked-about pockets of the Goldfields property market in recent times.
Market snapshot
Boulder property market
Median sale price
$380k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$620
per week
Gross rental yield
8.5%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$245k
Median
$380k
Premium
$524k
Days on market
16
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
85
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +14.6% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Boulder by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Boulder, WA 6432.
Population
4,872
residents (2021)
Median age
35
years
Household income
$1,968
median, per week
Median rent
$300
per week
Median mortgage
$1,302
per month
Mortgage / income
15%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Boulder
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Boulder
$370k
16 Richardson Street
Sold ~July 2026
$370k
76 Lionel Street
Sold ~July 2026
$390k
57 North Terrace
Sold ~July 2026
$585k
16 Holmes Street
Sold ~July 2026
$499k
22 Joyce Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$180k
34 North Terrace
Sold ~July 2026
$340k
154 Burt Street
Sold ~July 2026
$500k
12 Morgan Loop
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Boulder suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Boulder?
The median house price in Boulder, WA is $380k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 26.5%.
How much is rent in Boulder?
The median weekly rent in Boulder is around $620 per week.
Is Boulder a good place to live?
Boulder is a suburb of Kalgoorlie in the Western Australian Goldfields, 597 kilometres (371 mi) east of Perth. Boulder is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 4,872 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Boulder?
Boulder has a population of 4,872 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 35.
What schools are in Boulder?
There is 1 school in or near Boulder, including Boulder Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Boulder?
Properties in Boulder take around 16 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Boulder?
Entry-level properties in Boulder start around $245k, while premium homes reach $524k.
What suburbs are near Boulder?
Suburbs near Boulder include South Boulder, Victory Heights, South Kalgoorlie, Broadwood and Somerville.
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