Moving to Geraldton WA 6530
What the official numbers say about living in Geraldton — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $220 a week, against a median household income of $1,142 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Geraldton shrank 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,462 → 3,246 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Filipino, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Geraldton scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (82% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest bus interchange: Transwa Geraldton, 700 m north.
Nearest airport: Geraldton Airport, 8.7 km east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 373 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 19 schools · 19 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 28 parks · 3 beaches — see them all on the Geraldton profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Saint Francis Xavier Primary School 150 m · Nagle Catholic College 450 m · Geraldton Senior College 550 m · Geraldton Primary School 700 m · Holland Street School 700 m · Geraldton Flexible School 1.1 km · Rangeway Primary School 1.4 km · Saint John's School 1.4 km
Groceries: IGA 300 m · Woolworths 300 m · Coles 1 km · ALDI 1.2 km
Parks and reserves: Queens Park 150 m · Mount Scott 350 m · Maitland Park 350 m · Batavia Park 650 m · Edith Cowan Square 700 m · Lester Square Park 950 m · Geraldton Recreation Ground 1.2 km · Apex Park 1.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Geraldton, most often seen first: Laughing Turtle-dove · Rock Dove · Silver Gull · Magpie-lark · Willie Wagtail · Pacific Gull.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Geraldton, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldton here | 3,246 | — | 2/10 | 5% |
| Beachlands | 1,400 | — | 3/10 | 5% |
| Mahomets Flats | 806 | — | 2/10 | 11% |
| Wonthella | 1,711 | — | 1/10 | 15% |
| Rangeway | 1,871 | — | 1/10 | 20% |
| Beresford | 1,463 | — | 4/10 | 10% |
| Mount Tarcoola | 3,257 | — | 5/10 | 13% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Greater Geraldton — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Durack — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6530 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Geraldton profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $220 a week.
The population fell 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,462 people to 3,246. It sits about 373 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line. Local government is Greater Geraldton council, and the federal seat is Durack.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Geraldton vs Wonthella · Geraldton vs Beresford.
Nearby guides: Beachlands · Mahomets Flats · Wonthella · Rangeway · Beresford · Mount Tarcoola.
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