Mahomets Flats, WA 6530 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mahomets Flats is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6530, home to 806 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Chapman Valley local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 363 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 806
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,406 /week
- Median personal income
- $888 /week
- Median family income
- $2,109 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- 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
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Beachlands Primary School
- Geraldton Senior High School
- Holland Street School
- St John's School
- Geraldton Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 12 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 65 bus stops
- Willcock Dr Before Mcaleer Dr
- Willcock Dr Opposite Mcaleer Dr
- Mcaleer Dr After Fortyn Ct
- Mcaleer Dr Before Batavia Pl
- Willcock Dr After Mcaleer Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 19 cafés
- 25 restaurants
- 10 pubs and bars
- 117 parks and reserves
- 12 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 8 supermarkets
- 34 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 497 resolvable premises in Mahomets Flats. 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 Mahomets Flats?
Mahomets Flats (WA 6530) had 806 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Greater Geraldton local government area.
What is the median rent in Mahomets Flats?
The median advertised rent in Mahomets Flats is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mahomets Flats?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Mahomets Flats covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Beachlands Primary School (1.1 km), Geraldton Senior High School (1.3 km), Holland Street School (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mahomets Flats?
Mahomets Flats 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 Mahomets Flats?
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 Mahomets Flats?
65 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mahomets Flats 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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