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Somerville

WA 6430 • Rest of WA

4,165
Population (2021)
$155,792
Median Household Income
4.56 km²
Area
$330/wk
Median Rent
Mining TownMulticulturalAffordableSuburbanFamily-Friendly

About Somerville

Somerville is an urban suburb of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, located approximately 595 kilometres east of Perth in the heart of the Western Australian Goldfields, within the Kalgoorlie/Boulder (City) LGA. Perched at an elevation of around 363 metres on the semi-arid goldfields plateau, the suburb has a population of 4,165 and a notably young median age of 33. Median household incomes are well above the national average, reflecting the high wages typical of the region's dominant mining and resources sector.

Somerville is a multicultural and dynamic community, with significant populations from New Zealand, South Africa, India, and the Philippines drawn to the area for work in the mining industry. Kalgoorlie-Boulder's amenities — including the Museum of the Goldfields, Hannan Street's heritage pubs and retail strip, the Goldfields Arts Centre, and Kalgoorlie Golf Course — are all accessible within minutes. Housing is predominantly detached residential, and the area benefits from the economic stability that comes with being embedded in one of Australia's most productive mining regions.

Somerville falls under postcode 6430 and is governed by Kalgoorlie/Boulder Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kalgoorlie electorate.

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💰 Top 50 Suburbs in Western Australia by Median Household Income

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6430
Urban Area
Kalgoorlie
LGA / Council
Kalgoorlie/Boulder
Federal Electorate
O'connor
State Electorate
Kalgoorlie
Type
Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-30.77°, 121.45°
Statistical Area
Rest of WA
Area
4.56 km²
Elevation
363m

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$330
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,123
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
33 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
6.6%

89 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Kalgoorlie Station (Transwa Prospector to Perth)
3.5 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Goldrush Buses local routes — Kalgoorlie-Boulder city centre 10-15 min

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
595 km
By Train
No suburban rail; Transwa Prospector to Perth ~7–8 hrs
By Car (Peak)
5.5–6.5 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
5–6 hrs

🛣️ Kalgoorlie is a regional centre; most residents commute locally or fly to Perth for major services

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most daily errands require a car, though Kalgoorlie-Boulder's compact city centre offers some walkable amenity for nearby residents

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,156
Census 2021
4,165
▲ 0.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$59,696
Personal Income 2021
$74,412
▲ 24.7% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$74,412 / yr
$1431/wk
Household
$155,792 / yr
$2996/wk
Family
$173,056 / yr
$3328/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,715
Born Overseas 1,075

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 279
  • 2. South Africa 113
  • 3. Zimbabwe 105
  • 4. India 85
  • 5. England 80
  • 6. Philippines 60
  • 7. Papua New Guinea 39
  • 8. China 19
  • 9. Ireland 16
  • 10. Brazil 15

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,401
English 1,392
Irish 323
Scottish 311
Italian 183
Australian Aboriginal 176
German 160
Maori 157
Indian 114
New Zealander 102

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,954
Both parents born in Australia
1,342
Both parents born overseas
472
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
41.9%
No Religion
41.4%
Hinduism
2.4%
Islam
1.4%
Buddhism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.6%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
351 (8.4%)
5-14 years
659 (15.8%)
15-19 years
265 (6.4%)
20-24 years
261 (6.3%)
25-34 years
651 (15.6%)
35-44 years
646 (15.5%)
45-54 years
631 (15.2%)
55-64 years
453 (10.9%)
65-74 years
205 (4.9%)
75-84 years
42 (1.0%)
85+ years
4 (0.1%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Somerville known for? +

Somerville is a residential suburb of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, offering affordable family housing for workers in the Eastern Goldfields' gold and resources sector, including at the massive Super Pit open-cut gold mine.

How far is Somerville from Perth? +

Somerville (in Kalgoorlie-Boulder) is approximately 600 kilometres east of Perth. The Transwa Prospector train takes approximately 8 hours from Perth.

Does Somerville have public transport? +

Somerville is served by Kalgoorlie-Boulder's local bus services. Kalgoorlie station provides Transwa Prospector and freight train services to Perth.

What is the population of Somerville? +

According to the 2021 Census, Somerville has a population of approximately 4,165 residents, a significant suburb in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder urban area.

Is Somerville a good place to live? +

Somerville offers very affordable housing in Kalgoorlie-Boulder with resources sector wages, access to the Super Pit, local schools, and the unique outback city lifestyle of WA's gold capital.

What is the postcode for Somerville? +

The postcode for Somerville is 6430.

What is the average income in Somerville? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Somerville is about $1,431 per week (around $74,400 per year). The median household income is $2,996 per week and the median family income is $3,328 per week.

What is the age profile of Somerville? +

The median age in Somerville is 33. The largest age group is 5–14 (659 residents, around 16%). Around 31% of residents are under 20 and about 6% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

How much is rent in Somerville? +

In Somerville, the median weekly rent is $330, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,123 (2021 Census).