Geraldton - North
Statistical Area - sa2

Geraldton - North lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Geraldton - North's population is around 9,683 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,137 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,546 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,646 in June 2024 and an additional 54 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 67 persons per square kilometer. Geraldton - North's growth rate of 13.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (7.4%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 57.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking at future projections, an above median population growth is projected for non-metropolitan areas nationally, with Geraldton - North expected to grow by 1,895 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 19.2% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Geraldton - North was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Geraldton - North averaged approximately 66 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Between FY-21 and FY-25331 homes were approved, with 10 more in FY-26 by June. On average, for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, 3.7 new residents were added.

This supply lagged demand, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost of new homes was $407,000, aligning with regional trends. In FY-26, there were $1.7 million in commercial approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the Rest of WA, Geraldton - North had 77.0% more construction activity per person by June.

New building activity comprised 98.0% detached dwellings and 2.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character favoring family homes. With around 168 people per dwelling approval, Geraldton - North exhibited growth area characteristics. Population forecasts indicated an addition of 1,858 residents by 2041. Current development appeared well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Geraldton - North has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 1stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include Glenfield Commercial Retail Hub, Proposed Northern Commercial Retail Hub (Lot 55 Chapman Road), Geraldton Heights Estate, and Geraldton Homemaker Centre Expansion. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Employment conditions in Geraldton - North demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Geraldton - North has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs, prominent essential services sectors, and an unemployment rate of 2.2% as of June 2025. This is 1.0% lower than the Rest of WA's rate of 3.2%.

The workforce participation rate is higher at 64.9%, compared to 59.4% in the Rest of WA. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, health care & social assistance has an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented with only 3.1% of Geraldton - North's workforce compared to 9.3% in Rest of WA.

The area may have limited local employment opportunities as indicated by a decrease in labour force (-2.3%) and employment (-2.4%) from June 2024 to June 2025, causing unemployment to rise slightly (0.1 percentage points). In contrast, the Rest of WA saw employment growth of 1.1% over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase in national employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Geraldton - North suggests local growth of approximately 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 indicates Geraldton - North's median income among taxpayers is $56,922, with an average of $70,360. This figure is above the national average. The Rest of WA has a median income of $57,323 and an average of $71,163. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest Geraldton - North's median income is approximately $63,531 and the average is around $78,529 as of March 2025. Census data reveals that incomes in Geraldton - North cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Distribution data shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 36.5% of the community (3,534 individuals), which aligns with the broader area where this cohort represents 31.1%. After housing costs, residents retain 86.9% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Geraldton - North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Geraldton - North, as per the latest Census evaluation, 96.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 4.0% comprising semi-detached units, apartments and other dwelling types. This is in contrast to Non-Metro WA's housing composition of 87.5%. Home ownership in Geraldton - North stood at 31.4%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 43.2% and rented ones accounting for 25.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, significantly higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent in Geraldton - North was recorded at $310, compared to Non-Metro WA's figure of $250. Nationally, Geraldton - North's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Geraldton - North features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 78.6% of all households, including 34.6% couples with children, 30.9% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.4%, with lone person households at 18.9% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.4 people.

Educational outcomes in Geraldton - North fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 14.9%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.9%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.1%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 45.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (35.3%).

Educational participation is high at 32.4%, including 13.1% in primary education, 9.6% in secondary education, and 2.2% in tertiary education. Geraldton-North's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 519 students. The educational mix includes 1 primary school and 2 K-12 schools. Local school capacity is limited at 5.4 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.8, leading many families to travel for schooling. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Geraldton - North has 75 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together facilitate 201 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is considered good, with residents typically residing just 215 meters from their nearest stop.

On average, there are 28 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly two weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Geraldton - North is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Geraldton - North shows higher-than-average health outcomes for both younger and older age groups, with low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 55% (~5,325 people) have private health cover, which is very high compared to other areas. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.1%) and mental health issues (7.5%). A total of 70.4% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than the Rest of WA's 66.8%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 13.7% (1,328 people), compared to Rest of WA's 18.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, similar to those of the general population.

Geraldton - North ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Geraldton-North, surveyed in June 2016, had low cultural diversity with 87.2% citizens, 85.6% born in Australia, and 94.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion at 47.4%. Islam was overrepresented at 0.9%, compared to 1.3% regionally.

Top ancestry groups were Australian (32.0%), English (30.7%), and Scottish (6.8%). Notably, Australian Aboriginal (6.6%) and South African (0.7%) were overrepresented, while Macedonian was underrepresented at 0.3%.

Geraldton - North's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Geraldton - North is 36 years, which is lower than the Rest of WA average of 40 years, and also under the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 cohort makes up 15.0% of the population in Geraldton - North, higher than the Rest of WA average, while the 65-74 age group represents only 8.5%, lower than the Rest of WA average. According to data from the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 13.2% to 15.0% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 12.3% to 13.4%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 14.1% to 12.0%, and the 5 to 14 age group has fallen from 16.3% to 14.8%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Geraldton - North, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow by 50%, reaching 2,175 people from 1,451. Meanwhile, both the 75 to 84 and 85+ age groups are projected to decrease in number.