Geraldton at a glance
Median house
$345,000
Median unit
$260,000
Walk score
72
Very walkable
Population
3,246
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Geraldton.
The postcode for Geraldton is 6530 (WA).
The median house price in Geraldton is $345,000.
Geraldton (6530) sits in the Chapman Valley region of Western Australia. The median house here is $345,000, well below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Geraldton has roughly 3,246 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Geraldton scores 72/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Geraldton's population at 3,246, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (52% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
3,246
Median age
47
Family households
55%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $345,000 on a typical sale, well below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $260,000, roughly 25% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $69,000. Prices are well below the Western Australia median, which keeps Geraldton on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$345,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $260,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
52%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
$345,000
$260,000
3,246
Median age: 47
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.77% (median rent $250/wk against a $345,000 price tag). Units yield 4.40% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 43% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.77%
Based on $345,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.40%
Based on $260,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202652%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
72
0
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Geraldton.
Local schools for Geraldton
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Government School Catchment
Geraldton Senior High School
Holland Street School
Geraldton Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Geraldton.
- What is the median house price in Geraldton?
- The median house price in Geraldton, WA 6530 is $345,000. The median unit price is $260,000.
- What is the Geraldton postcode?
- Geraldton is in the 6530 postcode, in WA, in the Chapman Valley region.
- Where is Geraldton?
- Geraldton is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6530, in the Chapman Valley region.
- What is the average rent in Geraldton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Geraldton?
- There are 19 schools serving Geraldton on this page, including St Francis Xavier Primary School, Geraldton Senior High School, Nagle Catholic College.
- How walkable is Geraldton?
- Geraldton has a Walk Score of 72 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Geraldton?
- Geraldton is close to Geraldton Dc, Beachlands, Raaf Waggrakine, Mahomets Flats, Rangeway.
- What is the population of Geraldton?
- The population of Geraldton is approximately 3,246 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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