Mount Tarcoola at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
3,257
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Mount Tarcoola.
The postcode for Mount Tarcoola is 6530 (WA).
Mount Tarcoola (6530) sits in the Chapman Valley region of Western Australia.
Mount Tarcoola has roughly 3,257 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mount Tarcoola scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 Mount Tarcoola's population at 3,257, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,257
Median age
39
Family households
74%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
3,257
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Tarcoola.
Local schools for Mount Tarcoola
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Government School Catchment
Mount Tarcoola Primary School
Champion Bay Senior High School
Rangeway Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Mount Tarcoola.
- What is the Mount Tarcoola postcode?
- Mount Tarcoola is in the 6530 postcode, in WA, in the Chapman Valley region.
- Where is Mount Tarcoola?
- Mount Tarcoola is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6530, in the Chapman Valley region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Tarcoola?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Mount Tarcoola?
- There are 19 schools serving Mount Tarcoola on this page, including Mount Tarcoola Primary School, Champion Bay Senior High School, St John's School.
- How walkable is Mount Tarcoola?
- Mount Tarcoola has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Mount Tarcoola?
- Mount Tarcoola is close to Tarcoola Beach, Mahomets Flats, Rangeway, Karloo, Geraldton.
- What is the population of Mount Tarcoola?
- The population of Mount Tarcoola is approximately 3,257 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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