Explore Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Kalgoorlie, WA map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets — plus a labelled MGA grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of Western Australia or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Kalgoorlie and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the Geoscience Australia National Base Map — seamless topographic mapping covering the mainland, Tasmania and the external territories. NATMAP 250K shows the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 map sheets, mosaicked nationwide — the printed sheets generations of Australians navigated the outback with. The search box finds any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Kalgoorlie.
Reading the map like a paper sheet. Click Grid to overlay the Map Grid of Australia (MGA), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as an MGA grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what emergency services and search and rescue work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need mobile coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load, which across much of inland Australia is most of the time.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Locality | Kalgoorlie |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.75217 |
| Longitude | 121.46962 |
| Population | 29,072 |
| Density | 7416.3 /km² |
| Area | 3.9 km² |
| Elevation | 387 m |
| Postcode | 6430 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 549 km east-northeast |
Kalgoorlie is a locality in the City Of Kalgoorlie-Boulder local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of 29,072. The locality covers an area of 3.9 km², giving a population density of about 7416.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 387 m above sea level. It lies approximately 549 km east-northeast of Perth. Kalgoorlie is located at 30.7522°S, 121.4696°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6430. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Kalgoorlie sprawls across a vast, ancient landscape, a testament to the enduring human drive to seek fortune in the Australian outback. It lies 535.1 km east of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 79°T), and is situated 3.1 km north-west of Boulder. Its physical setting is one of stark, ochre-toned plains that stretch towards a horizon often softened by the shimmering heat haze, a land sculpted by eons of wind and sun. The air here carries a dry, mineral tang, a constant reminder of the earth's deep riches, and the sky above is an immense, often impossibly blue canvas, punctuated by clouds that drift with a languid, unhurried pace. The town itself, a sprawling collection of buildings designed to withstand the elements, possesses a character forged by resilience and a pioneering spirit, a place where the sheer scale of the land seems to imbue its inhabitants with a quiet fortitude. Even the scrubby, hardy vegetation, clinging tenaciously to the sandy soil, speaks of a tenacious life force that mirrors the spirit of Kalgoorlie itself.
The story of Kalgoorlie is inextricably linked to the discovery of gold, a seismic event that reshaped the fortunes of Western Australia and drew a wave of hopeful prospectors and entrepreneurs to its arid embrace. This rich mineral heritage forms the bedrock of its economy, with the legendary Super Pit gold mine continuing to be a dominant force, its vast excavation a visible scar upon the land, a monument to relentless extraction. Beyond gold, the region supports a diverse economic base, with a significant contribution from other mining operations, servicing industries, and a growing recognition of its potential for renewable energy. The historical narrative of Kalgoorlie is one of boom and bust, of fortunes made and lost, yet a persistent industry has always underpinned its existence, drawing sustenance from the earth's deep veins.
Kalgoorlie's cultural life is as vibrant and varied as its historical tapestry, reflecting a community that has long embraced its unique identity. While professional sporting teams are more concentrated in coastal metropolises, the spirit of competition thrives locally, with passionate participation in regional leagues and the occasional visitation of national competitions. The annual Goldrush festival, a celebration of the town's heritage, brings a lively energy to the streets, drawing crowds with its parades and events, while smaller, community-driven festivals offer a glimpse into the everyday rhythms of Kalgoorlie life. The iconic Palace Hotel, with its ornate architecture, stands as a landmark of a bygone era, a tangible link to the town's opulent past. The vast expanses of surrounding countryside offer opportunities for exploration, though Kalgoorlie itself is not defined by beaches or extensive parklands in the way coastal cities are; rather, its natural beauty lies in the subtle grandeur of the outback. Renowned institutions of learning are present, fostering education and research within this unique environment. While Kalgoorlie may not be a birthplace of globally recognised musicians or actors, its history has produced notable figures in various fields, individuals whose contributions have left an indelible mark on the broader Australian narrative.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Kalgoorlie, in the City Of Kalgoorlie-Boulder local government area.
Detailed location data for Kalgoorlie includes the postcode (6430), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Kalgoorlie-Boulder), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name; offers Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets as base layers; overlays a labelled Map Grid of Australia (MGA) so the map can be read like a printed topographic sheet; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as an MGA grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require mobile coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kalgoorlie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | October 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; © Geoscience Australia National Base Map and NATMAP 1:250 000 (CC BY 4.0); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |