Average rent in Boulder, WA2026

Boulder sits in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder local government area, 550km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 7,150 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $300/week — below the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 33% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
7,150

ABS 2021

Median age
35
Distance to Perth
550 km
Households renting
33%
Separate houses
84%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
18%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Renting in Boulder

Boulder sits below the Western Australia median, with the typical renter paying $300/week — 11% less than the state-wide $337/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 63% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 33% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (84%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 7,150, the median age is 35, and the most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers. 18% of residents were born overseas. Boulder is 550km from Perth, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Boulder?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Boulder, WA was $300. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Boulder rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Boulder came in at $300 — 11% below. Boulder sits 550km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 84% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Boulder have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Boulder's $300/week (ABS 2021): Avon Valley National Park, Gingin - Dandaragan, Greenfields. On the higher end, you've got Balga - Mirrabooka, Stirling - Osborne Park, Coolbellup. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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