WA6530· Pop. 3,246Chapman Valley

GERALDTON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

50

Liveability score

28

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

Est.

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

5.7%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

7.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

0.8%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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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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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 Combined2 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (12)

St Francis Xavier Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1008(51%)
394 students19:1 student–teacher54% girls12% top SEA quarter

Geraldton Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 990(42%)
397 students18:1 student–teacher49% girls13% top SEA quarter

St Lawrence's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 990(42%)
563 students19:1 student–teacher51% girls9% top SEA quarter

Wandina Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 978(37%)
449 students16:1 student–teacher50% girls11% top SEA quarter

Meekatharra School Of The Air

Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 975(36%)
61 students11:1 student–teacher54% girls8% top SEA quarter

Mount Tarcoola Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 938(21%)
390 students17:1 student–teacher49% girls8% top SEA quarter

St John's School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 921(15%)
180 students15:1 student–teacher50% girls2% top SEA quarter

Allendale Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 893(9%)
363 students16:1 student–teacher48% girls5% top SEA quarter

Waggrakine Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 875(7%)
395 students15:1 student–teacher50% girls2% top SEA quarter

Beachlands Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 801(3%)
154 students12:1 student–teacher42% girls2% top SEA quarter

Bluff Point Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 797(3%)
218 students14:1 student–teacher46% girls1% top SEA quarter

Rangeway Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 712(1%)
261 students13:1 student–teacher46% girls

🎓Secondary (3)

Nagle Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1017(55%)
1,209 students15:1 student–teacher52% girls16% top SEA quarter

Champion Bay Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 914(14%)
847 students12:1 student–teacher47% girls5% top SEA quarter

Geraldton Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 883(8%)
786 students13:1 student–teacher45% girls4% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

Geraldton Grammar School

Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1073(76%)
693 students14:1 student–teacher50% girls31% top SEA quarter

Geraldton Christian College

Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 985(40%)
475 students13:1 student–teacher51% girls12% top SEA quarter

Special (2)

Holland Street School

Government · Yrs K-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 920(15%)
70 students5:1 student–teacher37% girls10% top SEA quarter

Geraldton Flexible School

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 763(2%)
106 students10:1 student–teacher32% girls1% top SEA quarter

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

12

/ 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

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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