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Christianity & Churches in Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Christian churches, historic buildings and places of worship in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, with practical service-time checks for visitors, new residents, FIFO workers and locals.

Christianity & Churches in Kalgoorlie-Boulder in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia

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What to know first

Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a modern regional city with a mixed population and a visible Christian presence through historic churches, Sunday worship, Catholic Mass, schools and community-service organisations. Service times can change, so confirm directly before attending.

Churches and worship

Christian churches, historic buildings and places of worship in Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Christianity has been part of Kalgoorlie-Boulder since the early goldfields years, when churches, schools and community groups helped support a fast-growing mining town. Today, Kalgoorlie-Boulder is religiously mixed, but Christian churches remain visible through historic buildings, Sunday worship, Catholic Mass, community support, schools and local service organisations.

This guide is for visitors, new residents, FIFO workers and locals looking for Christian churches and places of worship in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Service times can change, especially around Christmas, Easter, school holidays and public holidays, so always check with the church before attending.

Information last checked: July 2026. Disclaimer: Service times and contact details can change. Please confirm with the church before attending.

Is Kalgoorlie-Boulder a Christian town?

Kalgoorlie-Boulder has a strong Christian heritage, but it should not be described as a purely Christian town. In the 2021 Census urban-centre data, the top religion responses for Kalgoorlie-Boulder were No Religion, so described at 44.3%, Catholic at 18.1%, Anglican at 7.0%, and Christian, nfd at 4.2%.

A better way to describe the city is this: Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a modern regional city with a mixed population and a visible Christian presence, especially through its churches, heritage buildings, schools and community services.

St John the Baptist Old Cathedral

One of the most important Christian heritage places in Kalgoorlie is St John the Baptist Old Cathedral on Maritana Street. The Anglican Parish of the Goldfields lists St John's Kalgoorlie as meeting on Sundays at 9.00am in the Old Cathedral at 75 Maritana Street.

Historically, St John the Baptist Church became the cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Kalgoorlie in 1914 and reverted to being a church again in 1973 after the Kalgoorlie diocese was absorbed back into the Diocese of Perth. The State Heritage Office describes the building as Federation Gothic and notes its historic role as the cathedral of the former Kalgoorlie Anglican Diocese.

For visitors, this is the main "cathedral" reference in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. It is best described as St John's Old Cathedral, not as a current diocesan cathedral.

St Mary's Catholic Church

St Mary's Church is one of Kalgoorlie's most recognisable Christian buildings. It is a Federation Gothic church built in 1902, located on the corner of Brookman and Porter Streets, and is also known as the "Church of Gold".

The Goldfields Catholic Community website and the Archdiocese of Perth parish page list St Mary's Church Kalgoorlie at Brookman Street and Porter Street. Public Mass times include Saturday 6.30pm Vigil Mass and Sunday 10.00am Mass at St Mary's, with All Hallows Church in Boulder also listed for Sunday Mass.

Christian churches and places of worship in Kalgoorlie-Boulder

This is a practical visitor list of Christian churches and public worship places in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. It may not include every congregation or small group. Service times can change, so check directly before attending.

Times below are usual public worship times from official church, denomination or reliable local directory sources where available.

Place Tradition Address / area Usual public worship time Map
St John's Anglican Church / Old CathedralAnglican75 Maritana Street, KalgoorlieSunday 9.00amOpen map
St Mary's ChurchCatholicBrookman Street & Porter Street, KalgoorlieSaturday 6.30pm Vigil, Sunday 10.00amOpen map
All Hallows Church, BoulderCatholicListed by the Catholic parish as Burt Street, Boulder; the WA heritage record lists the historic church at 45 Moran Street. Confirm the exact map location before visiting.Sunday 8.00am and 5.30pmOpen map
Kalgoorlie/Boulder Uniting ChurchUniting ChurchCorner Porter and Egan Streets, KalgoorlieSunday 9.30amOpen map
Kalgoorlie Baptist ChurchBaptistCorner Lionel & Maxwell Streets, KalgoorlieSunday 10.00amOpen map
Church of Christ KalgoorlieChurches of Christ150 Hay Street, KalgoorlieSunday 9.00amOpen map
C3 Church KalgoorlieC3 / Pentecostal208 Boulder Road, South KalgoorlieSunday 10.00amOpen map
24/7 Community ChurchIndependent / community church60 Wilson Street, KalgoorlieSunday 10.00amOpen map
The Salvation Army Kalgoorlie-Boulder CorpsSalvation Army50 Oberthur Street, South KalgoorlieSunday 10.30amOpen map
Oasis AOG Australian Christian ChurchAustralian Christian Churches / Pentecostal518 Hannan Street, KalgoorlieSunday 9.30amOpen map
Kalgoorlie Seventh-day Adventist ChurchSeventh-day Adventist26 Cheetham Street, KalgoorlieSaturday 9.30am Bible Study, 11.00am Church ServiceOpen map
St Paul's Lutheran ChurchLutheranCorner DeBaun & Moran Streets, BoulderSunday 9.30amOpen map

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Churches in Kalgoorlie-Boulder are spread between central Kalgoorlie, South Kalgoorlie and Boulder. Use the map links in the table for the exact place you want, or open a broader Kalgoorlie-Boulder churches map search.

  • Central Kalgoorlie: St John's, St Mary's, Uniting, Baptist, Church of Christ, 24/7, Oasis and Adventist churches.
  • South Kalgoorlie: C3 Church and The Salvation Army Kalgoorlie-Boulder Corps.
  • Boulder: All Hallows and St Paul's Lutheran Church.

Historic Christian buildings

Kalgoorlie-Boulder's Christian history is not only about Sunday services. Several church buildings are part of the city's goldfields character.

St John the Baptist Old Cathedral reflects the period when Kalgoorlie had its own Anglican diocese. The present building dates from the early 20th century and is associated with the former Diocese of Kalgoorlie.

St Mary's Church is one of the city's best-known Catholic landmarks, built in 1902 and associated with the early Catholic community of the goldfields.

All Hallows Roman Catholic Church in Boulder is also part of the city's Christian heritage. The WA heritage record lists it as constructed from 1900 and describes it as a Federation Gothic church valued by the Catholic and local community.

Wesley St Paul's Church is another important heritage church building in central Kalgoorlie-Boulder, with heritage context recorded by the State Heritage Office.

Christian community support

Christian organisations in Kalgoorlie-Boulder may also be involved in community care, pastoral support, children's programs, youth groups or practical help. Details can change, so contact the organisation directly before relying on food assistance, emergency relief, showers, referrals or seasonal support.

This section is useful for locals as well as travellers, especially people searching for practical help, emergency support or community contacts. For more local contacts, use the Kalgoorlie Local Directory.

Visiting churches in Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Visitors are usually welcome at public church services, but it is respectful to check current times before attending. Some churches have children's programs, livestreams, Bible studies, midweek gatherings or community meals. Others may open mainly for worship and special events.

For heritage visitors, the best starting points are St John's Old Cathedral on Maritana Street, St Mary's Church on Brookman and Porter Streets, and the Wesley St Paul's heritage building near Porter and Egan Streets.

For Sunday worship, the city has Catholic, Anglican, Uniting, Baptist, Churches of Christ, Pentecostal, Lutheran, Adventist, Salvation Army and independent Christian congregations. If you are settling into town, the wider Living in Kalgoorlie guide gives more context on local schools, housing, healthcare and community life.

Practical FAQ

Common questions

Is there a cathedral in Kalgoorlie?

Kalgoorlie has St John the Baptist Old Cathedral, historically connected with the former Anglican Diocese of Kalgoorlie. It is best described as an old cathedral or former cathedral, because the Kalgoorlie Anglican Diocese was absorbed back into the Diocese of Perth in 1973.

Where is Catholic Mass in Kalgoorlie-Boulder?

Catholic Mass is held at St Mary's Church Kalgoorlie and All Hallows Church Boulder, with current times listed by the Goldfields Catholic Community. Confirm directly before attending, especially around Easter, Christmas and public holidays.

Are there Sunday church services in Kalgoorlie?

Yes. Public Sunday services are listed by several churches, including St John's Anglican Church, St Mary's Church, Kalgoorlie/Boulder Uniting Church, Kalgoorlie Baptist Church, Church of Christ Kalgoorlie, C3 Church Kalgoorlie, 24/7 Community Church, The Salvation Army, Oasis AOG Australian Christian Church, St Paul's Lutheran Church and others.

Are there Christian churches in Boulder as well as Kalgoorlie?

Yes. Boulder has Christian places of worship including All Hallows Catholic Church and St Paul's Lutheran Church, while other churches serve the wider Kalgoorlie-Boulder area.

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