Boulder, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BoulderKalgoorlie, Western Australia |
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Boulder Town Hall
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| Postcode(s) | 6432 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 355 m (1,165 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 4.5 km2 (1.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Kalgoorlie–Boulder | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Kalgoorlie | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | O'Connor | ||||||||||||||
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Boulder is a suburb in the Western Australian Goldfields, located about 597 kilometers (371 miles) east of Perth. It is part of the larger city of Kalgoorlie–Boulder. For a long time, Boulder was its own town. However, it officially joined with Kalgoorlie in 1989 to form the City of Kalgoorlie–Boulder.
In the early 1900s, the Boulder horse races were a very popular event in the goldfields area.
Boulder's Population Over Time
Boulder has seen its population change over the years. In 1901, there were 2,936 people living there. This number grew to 5,658 by 1903.
More recently, the population was 5,178 people in 2006. By 2016, this number had slightly decreased to 4,825 residents.
Earthquake in Boulder
On April 20, 2010, the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area experienced a moderate earthquake. It had a strength of 5.0. This earthquake caused some damage to several old and historic buildings in Boulder.
Military History of Boulder
During World War II, Boulder played a small but important role. It was home to RAAF No.27 Inland Aircraft Fuel Depot. This facility was finished in 1942. Its main job was to store and supply fuel for aircraft. This fuel was used by the RAAF and the US Army Air Forces. The depot closed on June 14, 1944.
Across Australia, 31 such fuel depots were built. They usually had four large tanks each. These depots were vital for keeping military planes flying during the war.
