South Kalgoorlie, Australia

Full City Profile

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

4,811 Population 4,009/sq mi density

1,194 ft Elevation 364 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 19°C

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$35,862 median income, 4.2% unemployment

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	66.5°F
	23% above US avg
January Average	77°F (25°C)
July Average	51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,194 ft (364 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density	4,009/sq mi
Coordinates	-30.7651°N, 121.4733°W
Timezone	Australia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.2"

78% below US 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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