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Mount Burges

WA 6429 • Western Australia

116
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
3266.81 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralMining TownAffordable
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About Mount Burges

Mount Burges is a vast outback locality in the Western Australian Goldfields, situated approximately 90 kilometres west-south-west of Kalgoorlie-Boulder and within the Shire of Coolgardie. Spanning an extraordinary 3,267 square kilometres, it is one of the largest localities by area in Western Australia, encompassing semi-arid scrubland, granite outcrops, and the historic goldfields landscape. With around 116 residents — predominantly male — the population reflects the mining and exploration workforce active in the region.

Mount Burges is defined by the mining and pastoral industries, with residents typically employed in gold mining operations, exploration, or on large sheep stations. The locality takes its name from a prominent granite outcrop, Mount Burges itself, which rises above the surrounding mallee and mulga scrubland. Kalgoorlie-Boulder provides all significant services, and the Super Pit gold mine — one of Australia's largest open-cut mines — operates within the broader region, attracting workers from across the country.

Mount Burges falls under postcode 6429 and is governed by the Coolgardie Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Durack, while state elections fall under the Kalgoorlie (Mining and Pastoral) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6429
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Coolgardie
Federal Electorate
Durack
State Electorate
Kalgoorlie (Mining and Pastoral)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-30.95°, 120.90°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
3266.81 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 6429

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6429 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$57,013
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,587

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6429; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Kalgoorlie Station
90 km
N/A – car required

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
640 km
By Train
Train from Kalgoorlie to Perth (~8 hr); or fly from Kalgoorlie Airport (~1 hr)
By Car (Peak)
7 hr from Kalgoorlie area
By Car (Off-Peak)
6 hr 30 min

🛣️ Car essential within the locality; Great Eastern Highway connects Kalgoorlie to Perth

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote outback locality; no public transport or footpaths; 4WD access recommended on some tracks

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
116
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mount Burges WA located? +

Mount Burges is a large outback locality in the Western Australian Goldfields, approximately 90 km west-south-west of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, within the Shire of Coolgardie.

What is the population of Mount Burges? +

Mount Burges has around 116 residents according to the 2021 Census, the majority of whom are male, reflecting the mining and pastoral workforce in the area.

What industries are in Mount Burges? +

Mount Burges is primarily driven by gold mining, mineral exploration, and pastoral farming (sheep grazing). The locality sits within the broader Kalgoorlie Goldfields, historically one of the richest gold-producing regions in Australia.

What is the nearest town to Mount Burges? +

Kalgoorlie-Boulder is the nearest major service centre, approximately 90 km to the east, providing full services including hospitals, supermarkets, schools, and an airport.