Coolgardie, WA 6429 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Coolgardie is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6429, home to 773 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Coolgardie local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 491 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$250 /wk
Population773
Median age49
Area125 km²
To CBD491 km
LGACoolgardie

Demographics

Population
773
Median age
49 years
Median household income
$1,260 /week
Median personal income
$760 /week
Median family income
$1,850 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Coolgardie
Statistical region (SA4)
Western Australia - Outback (South)
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Durack
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$250 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$927
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School Other · Independent
  • Coolgardie Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Bayley St Before Lefroy St bus · 379 m
  • Bayley St Transwa Coolgardie bus · 452 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 1 supermarket

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (33.7°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (16.9°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 266 mm
  • Reference station: Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport, 55.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 89.2% of the 491 resolvable premises in Coolgardie. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 10.6%
  • Fibre to the Node: 89.2%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 12,255 across the Goldfields-Esperance District in the year to Mar 2026 (up 12% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 4,183 violent offences, 2,653 theft, 1,611 drug offences.

Figures cover the whole Goldfields-Esperance District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Coolgardie?

Coolgardie (WA 6429) had 773 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Coolgardie local government area.

What is the median rent in Coolgardie?

The median advertised rent in Coolgardie is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Coolgardie?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Coolgardie covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School (0.1 km), Coolgardie Primary School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Coolgardie?

Coolgardie is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (89.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Coolgardie?

Across the surrounding area, 12,255 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (4,183), theft (2,653), drug offences (1,611). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Coolgardie?

In Coolgardie, mean daily temperatures range from 11.8°C to 25.4°C and annual rainfall is 266 mm measured at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport weather station (55.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Coolgardie?

2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Coolgardie centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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