Full-time 24.3%Part-time 14.6%Unemployed 3.4%Not in labour 57.7%
Dwelling Types
Geraldton
House 64.5%Semi-detached 30.5%Flat/Unit 4.3%Other 0.8%
Commute Mode
Geraldton
Car 81.8%Transit 1.7%Bicycle 1.9%Walk 9.2%WFH 5.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
70.6%
England
3.8%
New Zealand
1.9%
Philippines
1.6%
India
1.4%
Language at Home
English only
88.1%
Mandarin
0.4%
Italian
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Hindi
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Geraldton
Is Geraldton safe?
Geraldton has a safety score of 1/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Beachlands (21/100), West End (WA) (10/100), Mahomets Flats (14/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Geraldton?
Median weekly rent in Geraldton is $500/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Beachlands ($520/wk), West End (WA) ($500/wk), Mahomets Flats ($570/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Geraldton?
Geraldton has a school rating of 31/100 across 13 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Nagle Catholic College (Secondary), Geraldton Grammar School (Combined), Geraldton Senior High School (Secondary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Geraldton affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Geraldton is $545K, up 27.1% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $355K. For renters, median weekly rent is $500/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Beachlands ($528K), West End (WA) ($180K), Mahomets Flats ($648K). (Data as of July 2026)
Geraldton is a sun-baked Mid West port city of around 40,000 people, sitting 4 hours north of Perth on a stunning Indian Ocean coastline. Affordable housing and an outdoor-focused lifestyle: beaches, fishing, camping near Kalbarri, attract families and sea-changers, though crime in certain suburbs and the city's raw summer heat give many pause. Its relaxed pace divides opinion sharply: a genuinely liveable alternative to city sprawl for those who embrace it, or an isolated and under-serviced regional centre for those who don't.
The median house price is $545k and rent of $500/week, 47% below the Perth metro median. The safety score of 1/100 is 51 points below the metro average of 52. Education options include 13 schools, rated 31/100 and around average. Typical residents are around 47 years old, with a household income of $1,142/week.
“Geraldton is beautiful, the locals are feral. There was lots of friendly people, but so many ferals about too. Yelling and just bringing the place down. Nothing like trying to enjoy a coffee and some crack head yelling his head off in the background.”— 418 upvotes in community discussion