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Geraldton - Surrounds

227 km²

Spreading across 227 square kilometres of rural landscape, Geraldton - Surrounds is a sprawling outer area of the city of Geraldton. It is a car-dependent region where few residents can walk to basic services. The community is marked by a First Nations population that is larger than most similar areas and earns typical incomes well above the state figure.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is older and earns more than the state and national averages, with typical household incomes reaching $1,860. However, Year 12 completion is 26.3%, which is far below the national figure of 37.0%.

873 First Nations people

27 yrs Median age Here 27 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

26.3% Year 12 Here 26.3% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

11.9% Unemployment Here 11.9% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$575 Median income Here $575 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,860 Household income Here $1,860 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 1.7, far below the Western Australian average of 5.4. Only 5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and just 10.3% are near a school, both of which are far below state levels.

1.7 Walk score

1.5 Types ≤15 min