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Boulder
4 km²
A significantly younger population than most similar areas defines Boulder, where the typical resident is just 35. This community in Western Australia is shaped by its working age, with a strong presence of young families and a high proportion of residents in de facto relationships. It is a place of contrast, combining a high number of First Nations people and young children with a workforce that earns well above the national figure. This blend of demographics creates a distinct, active residential character within the Kalgoorlie region.
Household incomes here are high, yet Boulder's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
Families are well catered for: 14 schools serve Boulder.
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The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 22.7% of the population—well above the national figure of 18.2%. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are much fewer here than in most areas, at just 10.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia (65.8%), and while 18.3% were born overseas, this is far below the Western Australian average of 32.2%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 74.9% of the community. About 8.4% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state and national averages.
A large portion of the community reports no religion at 46.9%, a figure that is well above both the state (42.9%) and national (38.9%) averages.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 6.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical personal income is $1,019 a week, which is well above the national figure of $805. The area also has a higher share of high earners, with 15.7% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with only 22.5% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Participation in unpaid work is low; only 8.9% of people volunteer, and 16.2% do 15 or more hours of housework weekly, both of which are well below national levels.
The First Nations community is significant, with 409 people living here. While 13.9% speak a First Nations language, the unemployment rate for this group is 16.9%, which is well above the national figure of 12.3%.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas at 18.3%. People living alone also make up a higher share of the community than usual, at 30.2%.
Renters make up 34.4% of households, which is well above the national average of 30.6%. While 80% of homes have three or more bedrooms, outright home ownership is much lower than most areas at 20.8%.
Public transport use is higher than in most similar areas, and 97.8% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, very few people work from home, at just 2.1%.
The area sees frequent movement, with 37.7% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most similar areas, at 13.3%.
Full-time employment is far above the national figure at 69.6%. The local economy is heavily tied to mining, which accounts for 26.5% of jobs, with technicians and trades making up the largest occupational group.
Boulder is very walkable, with a score of 6.6. This is reflected in the fact that 99.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and 94.9% are near a school.