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Boulder suburb profile

Boulder is the historic mining suburb of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, forged by the goldfields and anchored by the Golden Mile. Its streets feature early 20th-century brick and corrugated iron buildings, workers' cottages and character pubs, and the town retains a strong sense of its mining past through heritage sites and community events. The suburb sits in a red-earth, semi-arid landscape with nearby hills and lookouts around Mount Charlotte, and local life centres on small retail strips, sporting ovals and community halls. Residents are a mix of long-standing local families and people connected to mining and regional services, drawn to Boulder's heritage character and established amenities.

Boulder property market performance

Current median dwelling price$634,250Past 3 months

Property growth+27.0%Past 12 months

Boulder has relatively few recent unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. On the house side, the median house price is $435,000, and house values rose sharply, up 20.0% over the last 12 months. Unit values rose sharply as well, up 34.0% over the last 12 months.

There were 28 house sales over the last 3 months. Houses sold in a median of 14 days while units sold in a median of 5 days, so units sold more quickly than houses.

In Boulder, the rental market saw house rents rise sharply, up 12.7% to $620 a week, and unit rents rose sharply, up 14.6% to $550 a week, with both increases occurring at a similar pace.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$435KN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
20.0%34.0%
Sold
Past 3 months
28N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
145
Average rent
Past 12 months
$620$550
Change in rent
Past 12 months
12.7%14.6%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Boulder demographics

Boulder is home to 4,872 people, with a median age of 35. The median total household income is $1,968 a week, about $102,300 a year.

Families make up the bulk of households: couple families with children are the largest group at 41.3% (449 families), and together with couple families without children (36.1%, 393 families) they account for roughly three in four families (77.4%). One-parent families represent 20.4% (222 families) and other families 2.2% (24 families).

Homes in Boulder are predominantly owner-occupied, making up 64.3% of dwellings (21.5% owned outright and 42.8% owned with a mortgage), while 35.7% of homes are rented.

Suburbs near Boulder

Some popular suburbs near Boulder include:

  • South Boulder: Mining-era suburb with heritage buildings and local parks.
  • Victory Heights: Quiet residential enclave with established gardens and community reserves.
  • Somerville: Semi-rural atmosphere with larger lots and open natural spaces.
  • Broadwood: Fringe neighbourhood featuring scattered bushland and low-density housing.
  • West Lamington: Established suburb of mainly older homes and accessible green spaces.

How does Boulder compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Boulder’s median house price is 26.3% lower than Somerville’s.
  • House price growth: Property prices in nearby South Boulder have risen 18.8% more than in Boulder over the past year.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Boulder have grown 26.0% higher than in Somerville.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Boulder are selling 44.0% faster than in Victory Heights.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Boulder are selling 66.7% faster than in Somerville.

Choose the right real estate agents in Boulder

In Boulder ,32 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 43.8% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 2% and 3.13%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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