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Geraldton - South

26 km²

High typical incomes and a strong workforce define Geraldton - South, where typical weekly household earnings are $1,982. This is a family-oriented community with a much higher proportion of children and larger homes than most similar areas. It is a predominantly Australian-born population with a growing number of people identifying as having no religion. The area is characterized by spacious detached housing and a high rate of full-time employment.

Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.

A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.

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📍 Geraldton - South, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

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Demographics & Identity

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The area has a young feel, with 22.2% of residents being children under 15, which is well above the national figure. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 6.1%, a figure that rose since 2016 and remains much higher than most areas.

Age groups

Older adults (45–64) 25.9%

Young adults (25–44) 25.6%

Children (0–14) 22.2%

Seniors (65+) 15.0%

Youth (15–24) 11.4%

10,333 Population —

38 yrs Median age — Here 38 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

6.1% First Nations — Here 6.1% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

15.0% Aged 65+ — Here 15.0% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

22.2% Under 15 — Here 22.2% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is 16.8%, which is far below both the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

16.8% Born overseas — Here 16.8% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the primary language for 84.2% of the community. Only 9.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

9.7% Other language — Here 9.7% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

0.9% Limited English ▼ -16.5% Here 0.9% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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About 40.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose by 10 percentage points since 2016. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.8%.

Religion

Christianity 48%
No religion 41%
Not stated 7%
Islam 2%
Buddhism 1%
Hinduism 1%
Other religions 0%
Judaism 0%

40.7% No religion — Here 40.7% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 16.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well below the national figure at 49.0%.

16.8% Bachelor+ — Here 16.8% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

49.0% Year 12 — Here 49.0% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

2 Schools

0.87 Schools/1k kids

Income

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Typical incomes are higher than most areas, with the usual household earning $1,982 a week. This is $236 more than the national figure, and the proportion of people earning $2,000 or more weekly is also higher than usual.

$1,982 Household income — Here $1,982 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$947 Personal income — Here $947 WA $848 Aus $805

$2,274 Family income — Here $2,274 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

15.4% High earners Here 15.4% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

22.5% High-income homes Here 22.5% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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The community is generally healthy, with a lower than average 26.5% of people reporting a long-term health condition. The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is also much lower than most areas.

26.5% Health condition Here 26.5% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

7.9% Mental health Here 7.9% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

4.1% Needs assistance — Here 4.1% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Participation in unpaid work is high, with 31.4% of people caring for children, a rate well above the national figure. Volunteering is also more common here than in most similar areas.

17.6% Volunteering — Here 17.6% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

11.0% Unpaid carers — Here 11.0% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

31.4% Unpaid child care — Here 31.4% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

2.9% Defence service Here 2.9% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

22.1% Housework 15h+ — Here 22.1% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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The First Nations community is larger than in 86% of similar areas. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21, and has a Year 12 completion rate of 38.8%.

628 First Nations people

21 yrs Median age Here 21 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

38.8% Year 12 Here 38.8% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

12.1% Unemployment Here 12.1% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$633 Median income Here $633 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,818 Household income Here $1,818 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

Family & Households

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Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. Couples with children make up the majority of families at 57.2%, and one-parent families are more common than in most areas.

Family types

Couples with children 57%
Couples without children 28%
One-parent families 14%
Other families 1%

2.6 Household size —

14.3% One-parent — Here 14.3% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

22.7% Living alone — Here 22.7% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Detached houses dominate the landscape, making up 86.2% of homes. A huge 91.6% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national average.

Tenure

Owned with a mortgage 40%
Owned outright 29%
Rented 28%
Other tenure 2%
Not stated 1%

$300 Rent — Here $300 WA $340 Aus $375

$1,661 Mortgage — Here $1,661 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

0.70 People / bedroom — Here 0.70 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

27.5% Renting — Here 27.5% WA 27.3% Aus 30.6%

29.2% Owned outright — Here 29.2% WA 29.2% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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Car travel is essential, as 72.4% of people drive to work and only 1.2% use public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, at just 2.2%.

2.2% No car — Here 2.2% WA 5.0% Aus 7.4%

3.9% Work from home — Here 3.9% WA 7.5% Aus 21.0%

1.2% PT commute — Here 1.2% WA 4.7% Aus 3.1%

65 PT stops

6.29 Stops/1k Here 6.29 WA 5.48

Migration & Movement

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About 38.7% of residents moved in the last five years, which is about the same as the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas fell to 10.5% in 2021.

38.7% Recent movers — Here 38.7% WA 39.0% Aus 40.7%

10.5% Recent arrivals — Here 10.5% WA 10.6% Aus 14.5%

Jobs & Industry

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The local workforce is very active, with 67.3% of adults working or looking for work—well above the national figure. The unemployment rate is much lower than most areas at 3.4%.

Industry

Health care & social assistance 17.0%

Education & training 11.8%

Retail trade 10.0%

Construction 8.4%

Public administration & safety 7.7%

3.4% Unemployment — Here 3.4% WA 5.1% Aus 5.1%

67.3% Participation — Here 67.3% WA 63.9% Aus 61.1%

60.7% Full-time — Here 60.7% WA 60.2% Aus 58.9%

Economy & Advantage

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The area ranks in the top 30% for access to money and resources. Overall, it is more advantaged than about half of similar areas.

Environment & Climate

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Maximum temperatures are much higher than most areas, though the average annual rainfall of 361mm is far above the state average.

361 Rainfall

27.1 Max temp

14.2 Min temp

Walkability

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While 99.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the general walkability score is a little below the state average. Access to schools is far below the state figure.

4.5 Walk score

4.0 Types ≤15 min