Geraldton, WA: suburb profile

The population of Geraldton WA is 3,246 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Geraldton is $645 per week ($33,540 per year). Median rent in Geraldton is $220 per week ($953 per month). Geraldton has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Geraldton has a population density of 725 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Geraldton is England. The most common religion is No religion (38.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Geraldton is $1,400.

Population
3,246
Census 2021
Median income
$645/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$220/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
47years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Geraldton vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Geraldton is $645 a week, 20% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 561st of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $220 a week, $100 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 19.3% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 47, 6 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureGeraldtonTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$645/wk$806/wk −20%$766/wk
Household income$1,142/wk$1,722/wk −34%$1,637/wk
Rent$220/wk$320/wk −31%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,400/mo$1,759/mo −20%$1,733/mo
Median age4741 +6 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.3%18.6% +0.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Geraldton, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Geraldton Population

3,246 residents at the 2021 Census.

Geraldton Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$645/wk
$33,540 per year
Ranked 6,354 of 14,663
Median Rent
$220/wk
$953 per month
Ranked 7,029 of 14,663
Median Age
47years
9 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,400/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Geraldton Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,142/wk
Median rent $220/wk
Rent to income 19.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Geraldton against your income

About $4,949 a month
Median rent $220/wk
Left after rent $922/wk
Rent share 19.3%

Geraldton Schools

13
schools nearby
8
government
910
avg ICSEA score
5,850
total students
Geraldton Grammar School Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 693 students
1073
ICSEA
Nagle Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,209 students
1017
ICSEA
St Francis Xavier Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 394 students
1008
ICSEA
Geraldton Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 397 students
990
ICSEA
Mount Tarcoola Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 390 students
938
ICSEA
St John's School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 180 students
921
ICSEA
Holland Street School Government
Combined · K-12 · 70 students
920
ICSEA
Champion Bay Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 847 students
914
ICSEA
Allendale Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 363 students
893
ICSEA
Geraldton Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 786 students
883
ICSEA
Beachlands Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 154 students
801
ICSEA
Geraldton Flexible School Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 106 students
763
ICSEA
Rangeway Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 261 students
712
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Geraldton Map

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Geraldton, Western Australia: 28.7759°S, 114.6111°E

Geraldton Schools (13)

People in Geraldton

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.2% (1,531) Female 52.8% (1,716)

Population Density

725
people per km²
3,246 people · 4.5 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,718
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.8%
New Zealand
1.9%
Philippines
1.6%
India
1.4%
South Africa
1.2%
Italy
0.9%
Scotland
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
0.9%
Filipino
0.8%
Italian
0.7%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.7%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.7%
Afrikaans
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
34.3%
Australian
33.6%
Irish
11.1%
Scottish
8.5%
Australian Aboriginal
8.1%
Italian
4.3%
German
3.0%
Dutch
1.8%
Filipino
1.7%
Indian
1.4%
Chinese
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
38.0%
Catholic
22.7%
Anglican
12.4%
Not stated
11.7%
Christian (other)
2.9%
Islam
2.0%
Uniting Church
1.6%
Buddhism
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

8.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
36.8% 1,026
Separated
4.6% 128
Divorced
11.7% 325
Widowed
10.7% 298
Never married
36.2% 1,010

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
38.2%
Couple: children under 15
32.3%
One parent: children under 15
11.8%
Couple: no children under 15
9.5%
One parent: no children under 15
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
41.2%
2 persons
35.6%
3 persons
11.3%
4 persons
7.2%
5 persons
3.7%
6+ persons
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Geraldton

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,284 occupied private dwellings in Geraldton at the 2021 Census, 43.2% were rented, 30.7% owned outright and 21.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.5% 32 dwellings
Owned outright
30.7% 394 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
21.5% 276 dwellings
Rented
43.2% 555 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.5% 19 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
68.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
25.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.8%
2 bedrooms
27.6%
3 bedrooms
44.0%
4 bedrooms
18.3%
5 bedrooms
2.8%
6+ bedrooms
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.2%
$300-$449/mo
3.8%
$600-$799/mo
8.0%
$800-$999/mo
10.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
25.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
12.5%
1 vehicle
45.2%
2 vehicles
29.6%
3 vehicles
9.0%
4+ vehicles
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Geraldton

Employment

Employed full-time
32.1% 776 people
Employed part-time
18.9% 457 people
Unemployed
4.5% 108 people
Not in labour force
44.6% 1,080 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
34.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.3%
Community & Personal Service
13.3%
Clerical & Administrative
9.6%
Managers
8.9%
Labourers
7.7%
Sales Workers
5.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.1%
$1-$149/wk
1.4%
$150-$299/wk
2.6%
$300-$399/wk
5.1%
$400-$499/wk
10.1%
$500-$649/wk
7.7%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.2%
$4,000+/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.8%
$150-$299/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
7.7%
$400-$499/wk
5.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
8.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.2%
$3,500+/wk
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.2%
Did not go to work
12.9%
Walked only
8.2%
Car (passenger)
7.7%
Bicycle
1.7%
Other
1.6%
Bus
1.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Truck
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
40.8%
Bachelor Degree
23.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.8%
Postgraduate Degree
6.2%
Certificate I/II
5.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Health
20.2%
Engineering
17.9%
Management & Commerce
16.4%
Society & Culture
11.2%
Education
10.6%
Architecture & Building
6.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.9%
Agriculture & Environment
3.8%
Creative Arts
3.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.1%
Information Technology
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
20.1%
Vocational Education
19.1%
Primary: Government
18.3%
Secondary: Catholic
15.4%
Primary: Catholic
10.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.9%
Pre-school
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
78.6%
Has need for assistance
11.0%
Need for assistance not stated
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
434
Arthritis
152
Heart disease
127
Asthma
114
Diabetes
105
Lung condition
104
Kidney disease
92
Dementia
56
Cancer
52
Stroke
48

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.6% 262
Did not provide
89.4% 2,219

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.4% 408
Not a volunteer
83.6% 2,083

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Previously served
3.9% 98
Never served
95.9% 2,385

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.9%
1 child
14.1%
2 children
24.6%
3 children
20.7%
4 children
8.3%
5+ children
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
16
1951: 1960
45
1961: 1970
64
1971: 1980
61
1981: 1990
46
1991: 2000
51
2001: 2010
107
2011: 2015
94
2016
16
2017
8
2018
23
2019
19
2020
22
2021
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

20.0%
moved in the last year
46.7%
moved in the last 5 years
7.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,285
Moved from WA
369
Moved: same area (SA2)
136
Moved from overseas
23
Moved from NSW
19
Moved from SA
9
Moved from VIC
8
Moved from NT
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.2%
5: 14 hours
24.9%
15: 29 hours
11.0%
30+ hours
8.8%
Did not do domestic work
35.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
75.0%
Step family: no other children
22.1%
Blended family: no other children
1.5%
Intact family: other children present
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Beachlands
Income: $735/wk Rent: $200/wk $20/wk less rent
Wagin
Income: $621/wk Rent: $195/wk $25/wk less rent
Katanning
Income: $698/wk Rent: $200/wk $20/wk less rent
Beverley (WA)
Income: $520/wk Rent: $200/wk $20/wk less rent

Suburbs near Geraldton

The closest suburb to Geraldton is Beachlands, 1.5 km away.

Beachlands
1.5 km away · income $735/wk · rent $200/wk
Rangeway
2.3 km away · income $515/wk · rent $200/wk
Wonthella
2.4 km away · income $615/wk · rent $230/wk
Beresford
2.4 km away · income $868/wk · rent $250/wk
Mount Tarcoola
2.8 km away · income $902/wk · rent $300/wk
Utakarra
3.9 km away · income $631/wk · rent $240/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Geraldton

What is the population of Geraldton WA?

The population of Geraldton WA is 3,246 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 725 people per km². Geraldton is ranked #2,263 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Geraldton?

The median personal income in Geraldton WA is $645 per week, or $33,540 per year. The median household income is $1,142 per week. Family income is $1,718 per week. Geraldton is ranked #6,354 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Geraldton?

Median rent in Geraldton WA is $220 per week ($953 per month). Rent represents 19.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Geraldton ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Geraldton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Geraldton WA is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Geraldton?

The median age in Geraldton WA is 47 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Geraldton a good suburb to live in?

Geraldton is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 3,246. The median income is $645/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50536. All dollar figures in AUD.