Kalgoorlie Population 2026

Kalgoorlie has a population of 29,072, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Western Australia. Roughly 0.1% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 194× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kalgoorlie (capital Canberra shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

29,072

Rank in Australia

#52

Coordinates

30.75°S, 121.47°E

~387 m elevation · Australia/Perth

Distance to capital (Canberra)

2,618 km

1,626 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Western Australia

City	Population	Rank in Australia
Perth	2,384,371	#4
Mandurah	107,643	#20
Bunbury	76,452	#29
Geraldton	38,595	#39
Albany	35,053	#42
Kwinana	30,433	#49
Busselton	27,233	#54
Karratha	17,013	#80

Cities near Kalgoorlie

Perth2,384,371 people · ~550 km away
Kwinana30,433 people · ~564 km away
Rockingham15,312 people · ~570 km away
Mandurah107,643 people · ~579 km away
Albany35,053 people · ~582 km away
Bunbury76,452 people · ~620 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kalgoorlie?

Kalgoorlie has a population of 29,072 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Australia.

What region is Kalgoorlie in?

Kalgoorlie is located in Western Australia, Australia.

Is Kalgoorlie the capital of Australia?

No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 2,618 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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