Tarcoola Beach at a glance
Population
1,360
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Tarcoola Beach.
The postcode for Tarcoola Beach is 6530 (WA).
Tarcoola Beach (6530) sits in the Chapman Valley region of Western Australia.
Tarcoola Beach has roughly 1,360 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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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 Tarcoola Beach's population at 1,360, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,360
Median age
43
Family households
73%
Lone person
25%
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
73%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
1,360
Median age: 43
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Place
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Education
Schools in Tarcoola Beach.
Local schools for Tarcoola Beach
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Government School Catchment
Mount Tarcoola Primary School
Champion Bay Senior High School
Wandina Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Tarcoola Beach.
- What is the Tarcoola Beach postcode?
- Tarcoola Beach is in the 6530 postcode, in WA, in the Chapman Valley region.
- Where is Tarcoola Beach?
- Tarcoola Beach is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6530, in the Chapman Valley region.
- What is the average rent in Tarcoola Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Tarcoola Beach?
- There are 19 schools serving Tarcoola Beach on this page, including Mount Tarcoola Primary School, Champion Bay Senior High School, Wandina Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Tarcoola Beach?
- Tarcoola Beach is close to Mount Tarcoola, Mahomets Flats, Wandina, Karloo, Rangeway.
- What is the population of Tarcoola Beach?
- The population of Tarcoola Beach is approximately 1,360 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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