Boulder, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Boulder is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 4,872. Elevation: 1,188 ft (362 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,872 Population 2,935/sq mi density
1,188 ft Elevation 362 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
8.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone

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About Boulder

Boulder

Boulder is a suburb of Kalgoorlie in the Western Australian Goldfields, 597 kilometres (371 mi) east of Perth.

People

Population4,872
Density2,935/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain8.2 in/yr
Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Population4,872
Population Density2,935 / sq mi
Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Coordinates-30.7820°, 121.4912°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation8.2 inches (209 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Boulder

Boulder is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 4,872. The city sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet (362 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Climate in Boulder

Boulder has an average annual temperature of 19°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.4°C), the coldest is Jul (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 284 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 80°F 18.8° / 33.9° 35.1
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 18.4° / 32.3° 39.6
Mar 22.8°C / 73°F 16.4° / 29.1° 36.3
Apr 19.5°C / 67°F 13.3° / 25.7° 19.8
May 15.2°C / 59°F 9.2° / 21.2° 19.3
Jun 12.2°C / 54°F 6.5° / 17.9° 20.8
Jul 11.6°C / 53°F 5.6° / 17.5° 22.8
Aug 12.8°C / 55°F 6.3° / 19.4° 21.9
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 8.7° / 22.8° 13.4
Oct 19.4°C / 67°F 12° / 26.8° 15.9
Nov 22.2°C / 72°F 14.8° / 29.5° 20.7
Dec 24.6°C / 76°F 17° / 32.1° 18.8
Boulder enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 8.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above Australia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density2,935/sq mi
Coordinates30.7820°S, 121.4912°E
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.2"
78% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 1.22"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 26, 2014.

Apr 20, 2010 5 km WSW of Somerville, Australia M5.2 8 km
Mar 9, 1991 19 km NE of Hannans, Australia M4.8 24 km
Feb 26, 2014 26 km W of Hannans, Australia M4.5 31 km
Oct 14, 1998 16 km WSW of Somerville, Australia M4.2 19 km
Aug 2, 2002 8 km W of Somerville, Australia M3.8 12 km
Jun 27, 1998 11 km NW of Stoneville, Australia M3.8 18 km
Mar 22, 1998 68 km ESE of Kambalda East, Australia M3.8 110 km
May 31, 2004 15 km SSE of Kambalda East, Australia M3.7 66 km
Mar 13, 1998 79 km ESE of Kambalda East, Australia M3.3 118 km
Jul 24, 2002 52 km NNW of Hannans, Australia M3.2 61 km
Jul 4, 2006 3 km E of Boulder, Australia M3.2 3 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km S of Somerville, Australia M2.6 5 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in
February 78°F (25°C) 1.0 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in
April 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in Wettest
June 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
July 51°F (11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
September 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in Driest
October 65°F (19°C) 0.6 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in

Boulder has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.2") and September the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Boulder

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Boulder Primary School - - - -
Kalgoorlie School Of The Air - - - -
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Radio Stations near Boulder

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Boulder

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eastern Goldfields Historical Society
Loopline Railway Museum
Museum of the Goldfields

Libraries in Boulder

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
William Grundt Memorial Library0.0

Cafes in Boulder

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tippett's

Monuments in Boulder

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boulder Municipal Power Station (former)

Clinics in Boulder

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boulder Medical Centre

Train Stations in Boulder

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golden Ridge

Gas Stations in Boulder

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP Kalgoorlie
United

Airports Near Boulder

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kalgoorlie Boulder AirportKGIMedium Airport
Bullabulling Airfield-Small Airport
Bulong Airport-Small Airport
Coolgardie Airport-Small Airport
Kambalda AirportKDBSmall Airport

Post Offices in Boulder

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Boulder LPO

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boulder

What is the population of Boulder?

Boulder has a population of 4,872 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2,935 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Boulder?

Boulder enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 8.2 inches.

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