Mount Tarcoola, WA 6530 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mount Tarcoola is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6530, home to 3,257 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
- 3,257
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,792 /week
- Median personal income
- $902 /week
- Median family income
- $2,088 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- 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
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Mount Tarcoola Primary School
- Champion Bay Senior High School
- St John's School
- Rangeway Primary School
- Geraldton Senior High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 15 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 54 bus stops
- Durlacher St After Highbury St
- Durlacher St After Foster Pl
- Newhaven St After Maidstone St
- Newhaven St After Buckingham St
- Glenview St After Acacia St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 19 cafés
- 25 restaurants
- 10 pubs and bars
- 122 parks and reserves
- 14 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 1,474 resolvable premises in Mount Tarcoola. 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 Mount Tarcoola?
Mount Tarcoola (WA 6530) had 3,257 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Greater Geraldton local government area.
What is the median rent in Mount Tarcoola?
The median advertised rent in Mount Tarcoola is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mount Tarcoola?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Mount Tarcoola covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Mount Tarcoola Primary School (0.7 km), Champion Bay Senior High School (0.8 km), St John's School (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mount Tarcoola?
Mount Tarcoola 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 Mount Tarcoola?
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 Mount Tarcoola?
54 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mount Tarcoola centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 15 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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