WA6530· Pop. 33,378Chapman Valley

GERALDTON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

5.7%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

7.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

0.8%

modelled estimate

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GERALDTON shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$290/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+6.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.37%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

61 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

GERALDTON is a WA suburb offering high rental yield and strong price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Strong rental yield of 5.7%
High annual growth of 7.3% — outperforming state average
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,483/wk

$44k taxable p.a.

Renters

31.0%

65.3% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.5%

Population growth

+1.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

85%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

14.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

9.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.8 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.8%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

362.9 km

Regional

Days on market

40 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

24.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

24.2 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

12/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 6530

🏫12 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚2 Combined⭐2 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (12)

St Francis Xavier Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1008

Geraldton Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 990

St Lawrence's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 990

Wandina Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 978

Meekatharra School Of The Air

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 975

Mount Tarcoola Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 938

St John's School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 921

Allendale Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 893

Waggrakine Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 875

Beachlands Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 801

Bluff Point Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 797

Rangeway Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 712

🎓Secondary (3)

Nagle Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1017

Champion Bay Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 914

Geraldton Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 883

📚Combined (2)

Geraldton Grammar School

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1073

Geraldton Christian College

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 985

⭐Special (2)

Holland Street School

Government · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 920

Geraldton Flexible School

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 763

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

58/ 100

12.7 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Below average

918ICSEA · national avg 1000

19 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

13/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 2 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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