Geraldton, WA 6530 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Geraldton is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6530, home to 3,246 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
- 3,246
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,142 /week
- Median personal income
- $645 /week
- Median family income
- $1,718 /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
- $220 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,400
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Geraldton Flexible School
- St Francis Xavier Primary School
- Nagle Catholic College
- Allendale Primary School
- Geraldton Grammar School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 12 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 57 bus stops
- Transwa Bay Transwa Geraldton
- Eastern Rd Before George Rd
- Chapman Rd After Bayly St
- Chapman Rd Before Bayly St
- Anzac Tce After Durlacher St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 19 cafés
- 26 restaurants
- 10 pubs and bars
- 137 parks and reserves
- 14 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 8 supermarkets
- 38 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 98.7% of the 2,784 resolvable premises in Geraldton. 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: 98.7%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.3%
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 Geraldton?
Geraldton (WA 6530) had 3,246 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Greater Geraldton local government area.
What is the median rent in Geraldton?
The median advertised rent in Geraldton is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Geraldton?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Geraldton covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Geraldton Flexible School (0.5 km), St Francis Xavier Primary School (0.7 km), Nagle Catholic College (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Geraldton?
Geraldton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (98.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Geraldton?
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 Geraldton?
57 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Geraldton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 12 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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