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Dentist jobs and cost of living in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, WA
A goldfields mining town: hot, dry and busy, with big skies and strong wages in the local economy.
What is left over in Kalgoorlie-Boulder?
Using the national median dentist income (A$131,588 at five days), tax, rent sized to the household and our living cost assumptions. It ranks 12 of 16 places for a single dentist.
| Household | Left over a year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| Just you | A$44,210 | A$3,684 |
| You and a partner earning A$40k (illustrative) | A$63,370 | A$5,281 |
| Couple and one child, partner earning A$40k, temporary visa, 5 days of childcare | A$18,850 | A$1,571 |
Is Kalgoorlie-Boulder short of dentists?
Remote areas: about 20 dentists per 100,000 people. Fewest dentists per person. A 2026 federal modelling report describes the dental workforce challenge as mainly one of distribution: dentists are concentrated in cities, while regional and remote areas have fewer per person. That is a general signal, not a promise of work in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. See the Dental Practitioner Supply and Demand Compendium (April 2026) and a 2026 summary of the AIHW figures.
Frequently asked questions
How much is rent in Kalgoorlie-Boulder?
Our figure is about A$650 a week for a typical home (Regional rental report, Q2 2025). It is graded C for confidence. Older figure. Mining towns swing quickly.. A one-bedroom is usually cheaper and a family home more.
Is Kalgoorlie-Boulder a regional area for visas?
Under the common reading of the 491 visa definition (everywhere except Greater Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane), Kalgoorlie-Boulder counts as regional. Check the official Home Affairs postcode list before relying on this.
What is the weather like in Kalgoorlie-Boulder?
Roughly 33°C on an average January day and 15°C on an average July day (rounded long-term averages; check the Bureau of Meteorology for exact figures). Remember January is summer in Australia.
Are dentists needed in Kalgoorlie-Boulder?
Remote areas: about 20 dentists per 100,000 people. Fewest dentists per person. Federal modelling suggests the shortage is mostly about where dentists work rather than how many there are. This is a general signal, not a job listing for Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
How far is Kalgoorlie-Boulder from the nearest capital?
Kalgoorlie-Boulder is about 595 km by road from Perth, the nearest capital.
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General information only, not financial, tax, visa or migration advice. Figures are indicative and change. OSCE Coach is operated by SQH Technologies and is not affiliated with the Australian Dental Council.