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Home builders in Kalgoorlie-Boulder & Goldfields
Boulder, Kalgoorlie and Somerville — all under City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
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Kalgoorlie-Boulder & Goldfields suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | R-Code density | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | Residential | R10–R50 | None mapped | 5 |
| Kalgoorlie | Residential | R5–R80 | Mapped | 4 |
| Somerville | Residential, Urban development | R2–R50 | Mapped | 5 |
Reading the table
- Bushfire-prone land is mapped in Kalgoorlie and Somerville, but not in Boulder.
- Heritage mapping runs from 38 in Kalgoorlie down to none in Somerville.
- 7 overlay families are mapped across the region; Boulder carries the most at 5.
What is mapped across Kalgoorlie-Boulder & Goldfields
Mapped in all 3: Gribble Creek Flood Control, Height Restrictions and SPP 5.4 Road and Rail Noise.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Character Protection | Boulder and Kalgoorlie |
| Aircraft Noise | Somerville |
| Explosives Reserves Buffer | Somerville |
| Fimiston Gold Mine Safety Area | Boulder |
Which Kalgoorlie-Boulder & Goldfields suburb suits which build
- Fewest planning controls
Kalgoorlie, with 4 overlay families mapped against 5 in Boulder.
- Knockdown rebuild without a heritage question
Somerville — no heritage records intersect it. Kalgoorlie carries 38.
- No bushfire assessment
Boulder — bushfire-prone land is not mapped there. It is in Kalgoorlie, Somerville.
Questions about building in Kalgoorlie-Boulder & Goldfields
Which council approves building work in Kalgoorlie-Boulder & Goldfields?
City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, for all 3 mapped Kalgoorlie-Boulder & Goldfields suburbs, under the Kalgoorlie-boulder Local Planning Scheme No. 2.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Kalgoorlie-Boulder & Goldfields?
In Kalgoorlie and Somerville — not in Boulder.
Which Kalgoorlie-Boulder & Goldfields suburb has the most planning constraints?
Boulder: 5 overlay families against 4 in Kalgoorlie. Fimiston Gold Mine Safety Area is mapped in Boulder and in none of the others.
What planning zones apply across Kalgoorlie-Boulder & Goldfields?
2: Residential and Urban development. Widest range: Somerville, at 2.
Is heritage mapped in Kalgoorlie-Boulder & Goldfields?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Kalgoorlie 38, Boulder 11. None in Somerville.
What R-codes apply in Kalgoorlie-Boulder & Goldfields?
Boulder R10–R50, Kalgoorlie R5–R80, Somerville R2–R50.
Lodge with: City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Kalgoorlie-boulder Local Planning Scheme No. 2. Read 2026-09-19.
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