South Kalgoorlie, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

South Kalgoorlie is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 4,416. Elevation: 1,194 ft (364 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

4,416 Population 3,680/sq mi density
1,194 ft Elevation 364 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
8.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone

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People

Population4,416
Density3,680/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain8.2 in/yr
Elevation1,194 ft (364 m)
Population4,416
Population Density3,680 / sq mi
Elevation1,194 ft (364 m)
Coordinates-30.7651°, 121.4733°
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 South Kalgoorlie

South Kalgoorlie is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 4,416. The city sits at an elevation of 1,194 feet (364 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 South Kalgoorlie

South Kalgoorlie 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
South Kalgoorlie 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 1,194 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

Elevation1,194 ft (364 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density3,680/sq mi
Coordinates30.7651°S, 121.4733°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 7 km
Mar 9, 1991 19 km NE of Hannans, Australia M4.8 23 km
Feb 26, 2014 26 km W of Hannans, Australia M4.5 29 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 10 km
Jun 27, 1998 11 km NW of Stoneville, Australia M3.8 20 km
Mar 22, 1998 68 km ESE of Kambalda East, Australia M3.8 112 km
May 31, 2004 15 km SSE of Kambalda East, Australia M3.7 68 km
Mar 13, 1998 79 km ESE of Kambalda East, Australia M3.3 121 km
Jul 24, 2002 52 km NNW of Hannans, Australia M3.2 58 km
Jul 4, 2006 3 km E of Boulder, Australia M3.2 5 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

South Kalgoorlie 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 South Kalgoorlie

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
John Paul College - - - -
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School - - - -
South Kalgoorlie Primary School - - - -
Goldfields Camp School - - - -
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Museums in South Kalgoorlie

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

Libraries in South Kalgoorlie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
William Grundt Memorial Library0.0

Hotels in South Kalgoorlie

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rydges Hotel Kalgoorlie

Cinemas in South Kalgoorlie

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Orana Cinemas

Gas Stations in South Kalgoorlie

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coles Express

Airports Near South Kalgoorlie

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

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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What is the population of South Kalgoorlie?

South Kalgoorlie has a population of 4,416 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3,680 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in South Kalgoorlie?

South Kalgoorlie 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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