Beachlands, WA 6530 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Beachlands is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6530, home to 1,400 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Chapman Valley local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 363 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,400
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,177 /week
- Median personal income
- $735 /week
- Median family income
- $1,868 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Greater Geraldton
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (South)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Holland Street School
- Beachlands Primary School
- Geraldton Primary School
- Nagle Catholic College
- Geraldton Senior High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 27 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 58 bus stops
- Francis St After Shenton St
- Francis St After Augustus St
- Burges St After Shenton St
- Burges St After Conway St
- Shenton St Before Burges St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 19 cafés
- 25 restaurants
- 10 pubs and bars
- 108 parks and reserves
- 10 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 8 supermarkets
- 32 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 894 resolvable premises in Beachlands. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 15,414 across the Mid West-Gascoyne District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 5,301 violent offences, 3,323 theft, 1,975 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beachlands?
Beachlands (WA 6530) had 1,400 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Greater Geraldton local government area.
What is the median rent in Beachlands?
The median advertised rent in Beachlands is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Beachlands?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Beachlands covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Holland Street School (0.6 km), Beachlands Primary School (0.6 km), Geraldton Primary School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Beachlands?
Beachlands is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Beachlands?
Across the surrounding area, 15,414 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (5,301), theft (3,323), drug offences (1,975). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Beachlands?
58 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Beachlands centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 27 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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