Kalgoorlie-Boulder · 6430

Kalgoorlie, WA

population +12.6% (5y), 3.9% gross yield.

NextSuburb scoreTier C
51Average
Median house
$395k
5y growth
7.2%/yr
Gross yield
3.9%
Vacancy
2.0%
Thin market · ~4k residentsMedium confidence
Last updated May 2026Next refresh 3 June 2026Informational only — not financial advice

Eight-signal breakdown

Each signal scored 0–100 against the national distribution. Bars reflect how this suburb sits across the index.

  • Capital growth (5y)7.2%/yr
    72/100
  • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
    100/100
  • Supply tightening+2.0% YoY
    40/100
  • Rental yield3.9%
    79/100
  • Rental demand2.0% vacancy
    50/100
  • Income growth+15.0% (5y)
    60/100
  • Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline
    0/100
  • Affordability74% under cap
    74/100

Why this score

Kalgoorlie scores 51/100 (Average). The two strongest signals: 12.6% population growth over five years and 3.9% gross rental yield. The standout watch-out: population of 3,711 makes the market illiquid.

Drivers
  • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
  • Rental yield3.9%
  • Budget headroom74% under cap
  • Capital growth7.2%/yr
Risks
  • Only 3,711 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
  • No major construction project in this state

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60-month score history

Backfilled — live history begins May 2026
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