Piccadilly

Lifestyle & dining

Life in Piccadilly is unpretentious and centred on convenience. Residents tend to do their day-to-day dining and socialising in nearby Kalgoorlie, where the historic hotels, bakeries and cafes along Hannan Street provide the bulk of the region's eating-out options. Within Piccadilly itself the pace is residential and family-friendly, with the suburb functioning as a comfortable base rather than an entertainment hub.

For those who like the outdoors, the proximity to Karlkurla Park and the broader Karlkurla precinct means bushwalks, lookouts and open space are never far away, offering a break from the red dirt streetscapes that define much of the Goldfields.

Shopping

Piccadilly residents are well placed for shopping, with Kalgoorlie's retail core just a short drive away. This includes supermarkets, specialty stores and the town's main commercial strip, which services the wider Kalgoorlie-Boulder area. Everyday errands are straightforward, and the compact nature of the region means most shopping needs can be met within a ten to fifteen minute drive.

Getting around

Piccadilly's location on the fringe of Kalgoorlie makes car travel the most practical way to get around, with good road links into the CBD and out towards Boulder, Hannans and the Goldfields Highway. Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport provides regular flights to Perth, an important connection given the 600-kilometre distance between the region and the state capital.

The Kalgoorlie railway station, serviced by the Prospector and long-distance services, adds another option for those travelling to Perth or beyond, while local bus services connect Piccadilly with surrounding suburbs including Mullingar and Lamington.

Schools & families

With a median age of 33, Piccadilly has a strong contingent of young families, and access to schooling in Kalgoorlie and the wider Kalgoorlie-Boulder area is a key drawcard. The suburb's family-friendly character is reflected in its housing stock, which leans heavily towards standalone houses suited to households with children.

The property market

Piccadilly's property market centres firmly on houses, which make up 83% of current listings, with apartments and units accounting for 11% and townhouses a smaller 6%. The median house price of $545,000 sits well below Perth metro benchmarks, reflecting the broader affordability of the Goldfields region, while median rent of $780 a week points to solid demand from tenants, many likely connected to the local mining workforce.

Recent growth of 11.3% in house prices suggests the suburb has been gaining attention, potentially from buyers seeking value outside the more expensive coastal markets, as well as locals upgrading within the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area. For investors, the combination of comparatively low entry prices and strong weekly rents makes Piccadilly a suburb worth watching.