Karlkurla, WA 6430 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Karlkurla is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6430, home to 270 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 552 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 270
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $3,075 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,692 /week
- Median family income
- $3,299 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Kalgoorlie-Boulder
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (South)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $301 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 10%
Schools
- Hannans Primary School
- North Kalgoorlie Primary School
- Kalgoorlie Primary School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 31 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 4 playgrounds
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, 20.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 51.3% of the 228 resolvable premises in Karlkurla. 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: 48.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 51.3%
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.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Karlkurla?
Karlkurla (WA 6430) had 270 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Kalgoorlie-Boulder local government area.
What is the median rent in Karlkurla?
The median advertised rent in Karlkurla is $301/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Karlkurla?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Karlkurla covering government sectors. Nearest include: Hannans Primary School (2.9 km), North Kalgoorlie Primary School (4 km), Kalgoorlie Primary School (5.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Karlkurla?
Karlkurla is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (51.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Karlkurla?
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 Karlkurla?
In Karlkurla, 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 (20.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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