# Geraldton - East

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: Western Australia › Rest of WA › Greater Geraldton › 6532, WA

Area: 81 km²

Far fewer people have university degrees here than in most similar areas, making Geraldton - East a community with a distinct educational profile. It is a family-oriented place where homes are typically large and children are numerous. The area has a strong First Nations presence and a population that is slightly younger than the state and national averages. While incomes are generally lower than the national figure, the community is characterised by a high proportion of detached housing and a stable, long-term resident base.

## Demographics & Identity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 14.9% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is relatively young, with a typical age of 37 and a children's population that is a little higher than the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 7,824 | — |
| Median age | 37 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 14.9% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 13.4% | — |
| Children under 15 | 21.2% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.4% | — |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 27.9%, Young adults (25–44) 24.1%, Children (0–14) 21.2%, Youth (15–24) 13.5%, Seniors (65+) 13.4%

**Marital status** — Married 43.9%, Never married 39.5%, Divorced 7.6%, Widowed 4.5%, Separated 4.4%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 10.1% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Those with overseas heritage most commonly cite English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 10.1% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 78.1%, England 3.3%, New Zealand 1.4%, Philippines 0.9%, South Africa 0.7%, Vietnam 0.3%, India 0.2%, Italy 0.2%

**Ancestry** — Australian 38.7%, English 37.3%, Scottish 7.7%, Irish 7.4%, Italian 3.4%, German 3.1%, Dutch 1.7%, Filipino 1.3%, Vietnamese 0.5%, Chinese 0.5%, Indian 0.4%, Greek 0.2%

## Language

English is the primary language for 80.6% of the community. Only 5.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 5.5% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.8% | -7.3% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 80.6%, Tagalog 0.5%, Vietnamese 0.5%, Italian 0.3%, Mandarin 0.1%, Arabic 0.1%, Cantonese 0.1%

## Religion

About 40.6% of residents have no religion, a figure that rose 11 points since 2016. This is slightly above the national figure of 38.9%, while 42.1% identify as Christian.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 40.6% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 42.1%, No religion 40.6%, Not stated 15.1%, Islam 1.1%, Buddhism 0.9%, Other religions 0.3%, Hinduism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

Educational attainment is among the lowest for similar areas, with only 6.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%, and only 33.8% of residents finished Year 12.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 33.8% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 6.9% | — |
| Schools | 4 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 2.41 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 19 | — |
| School enrolments | 1,763 | — |
| Average school size | 441 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 904 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 33.8%, Year 10 30.8%, Year 11 12.7%, Year 9 or below 10.0%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 42.7%, Advanced diploma / diploma 11.3%, Bachelor degree 9.5%, Certificate I / II 4.7%, Graduate diploma / certificate 1.9%, Postgraduate degree 1.4%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 20.6%, Management & commerce 12.1%, Health 8.4%, Society & culture 7.6%, Education 6.8%, Architecture & building 5.7%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.4%, Agriculture & environment 3.4%, Creative arts 1.6%, Natural & physical sciences 1.3%, Information technology 1.1%

## Income

Typical weekly household income is $1,553, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. While this is lower than most areas, the typical income has risen by $213 since 2016.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $721 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,553 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,897 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 9.3% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 17.5% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 27.2%, $650–$1,499 26.2%, Under $650 16.1%, $3,000–$3,999 10.1%, $4,000 or more 7.4%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 38.8%, $650–$1,499 27.8%, $1,500–$2,999 15.4%, $3,000 or more 2.8%

## Health & Disability

About 27% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national average. Mental health is the most reported long-term condition at 9.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 27.0% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.2% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 4.7% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 9.2%, Asthma 8.4%, Arthritis 7.7%, Other condition 7.2%, Diabetes 6.1%, Heart disease 3.3%, Cancer 2.4%, Lung condition 2.1%, Stroke 0.8%, Dementia 0.3%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 55.8%, One condition 17.9%, Two conditions 5.6%, Three or more 3.6%

## Community Participation

Participation in unpaid care for children is lower than the national average at 24.4%. Volunteer rates are around the middle for similar areas, though they fell 4 points since 2016.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 14.7% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.0% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 24.4% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.5% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 21.0% | — |

## First Nations

The First Nations community is among the largest for similar areas, though it faces significant challenges; the unemployment rate is 24.2%, which is far above the national figure of 12.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 1,167 | — |
| First Nations median age | 24 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 25.5% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 24.2% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $520 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,287 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 6.2% | — |

## Family & Households

Families here tend to be larger, with an average of 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 20.6% compared to the national 14.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.7 | — |
| One-parent families | 20.6% | — |
| People living alone | 22.0% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 52.5%, Couples without children 25.6%, One-parent families 20.6%, Other families 1.4%

**Household size** — 2 people 35.0%, 1 person 22.0%, 3 people 15.6%, 4 people 15.3%, 5 people 7.3%, 6 or more 4.8%

## Housing & Dwellings

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94.7% of all dwellings. Homes are typically large, with 90.8% having three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rent is much lower than the national figure at $225.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $225 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,517 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | — |
| Households renting | 21.1% | — |
| Homes owned outright | 31.7% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 94.7% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 90.8% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 43.6%, Owned outright 31.7%, Rented 21.1%, Not stated 1.9%, Other tenure 1.6%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 94.7%, Townhouse / semi-detached 4.2%, Other dwelling 0.5%, Flat or apartment 0.1%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 42.3%, 4 bedrooms 40.9%, 5 or more 7.6%, 2 bedrooms 6.5%, 1 bedroom 1.2%, Studio / none 0.2%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 56.3%, Under $200 27.0%, $350–$549 9.6%, $550–$749 1.3%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 35.4%, $1,800–$2,999 27.0%, Under $1,000 22.1%, $3,000 or more 10.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

Most people rely on cars, with 69.9% driving to work. Public transport use is very low at 1.1%, and the walk to the nearest stop is among the longest for similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 4.2% | — |
| People working from home | 4.3% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 1.1% | — |
| Public transport stops | 35 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 4.47 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 211.5 | — |
| Public transport routes | 5 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 88 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 69.9%, Car (passenger) 5.7%, Worked at home 4.3%, Walked 1.2%, Bus 1.1%, Bicycle 0.6%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 37.3%, 1 vehicle 28.3%, 3 vehicles 16.3%, 4 or more 14.0%, No vehicle 4.2%

## Migration & Movement

The population is quite stable, with 28.1% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also much lower than average at 5.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 28.1% | — |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 5.8% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

The unemployment rate is 7.2%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and retail.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 57.3% | — |
| Employed full-time | 57.5% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 13.0%, Retail trade 12.1%, Construction 10.1%, Education & training 8.6%, Transport & warehousing 8.1%, Mining 7.1%, Accommodation & food 6.5%, Other services 6.1%, Public administration & safety 5.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 3.3%, Administrative & support 3.1%, Wholesale trade 3.0%, Professional & technical 3.0%, Manufacturing 2.7%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Rental & real estate 0.9%, Finance & insurance 0.8%, Arts & recreation 0.8%, Media & telecommunications 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 19.2%, Labourers 12.9%, Professionals 11.8%, Community & personal service 11.5%, Clerical & administrative 11.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 11.2%, Sales workers 9.9%, Managers 9.9%

## Economy & Advantage

Overall advantage is low, ranking in the bottom 20% of similar areas. This is driven largely by a lack of higher education and job skills, which is among the lowest at this level.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 2 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 2 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 5 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 1 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 904 | — |
| Population estimate | 8,599 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 4.8% | — |
| Businesses | 441 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 27.2 degrees, which is much higher than most similar areas. Annual rainfall is 358mm, far above the Western Australian average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 358 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 27.2 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 14.2 | — |

## Walkability

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 30% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far below the state figure of 61.5%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 2.8 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 2.8 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 30.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 30.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 48.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 37.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 74.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 29.5% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 10.4 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 11 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.8% | — |

## Schools serving Geraldton - East

19 schools, 8,011 students, average ICSEA 947.

By sector: Government 12, Catholic 5, Independent 2

By type: Primary 12, Secondary 4, Combined 3

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wandina Primary School | Government | Primary | 4.0 km | 449 |
| Champion Bay Senior High School | Government | Secondary | 4.5 km | 847 |
| Mount Tarcoola Primary School | Government | Primary | 4.7 km | 390 |
| St John's School | Catholic | Primary | 5.5 km | 180 |
| Rangeway Primary School | Government | Primary | 5.7 km | 261 |
| St Francis Xavier Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 7.0 km | 394 |
| Geraldton Christian College | Independent | Combined | 7.0 km | 475 |
| Geraldton Senior High School | Government | Secondary | 7.1 km | 786 |
| Geraldton Flexible School | Catholic | Secondary | 7.2 km | 106 |
| Allendale Primary School | Government | Primary | 7.2 km | 363 |

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