Geraldton - North

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 was around 9,689 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 1,143 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,546. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,646 in June 2024 and an additional 56 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 67 persons per square kilometer. Geraldton - North's growth rate of 13.4% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (7.5%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed 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 by this data and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Nationally, non-metropolitan areas are projected to have above median population growth. Geraldton - North is expected to grow by 1,895 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 19.1% in total 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 from FY-21 to FY-25, totaling 331 homes. In FY-26, 28 dwellings have been approved so far. Each year, about 3.7 new residents arrive per constructed dwelling in this period.

This high demand outpaces supply, typically leading to price growth and increased competition among buyers. The average construction cost of new properties is $256,000, aligning with regional trends. Commercial approvals reached $1.7 million in FY-26, indicating a primary focus on residential development. Compared to the Rest of WA, Geraldton - North has 77.0% more new home approvals per capita.

The area's building activity comprises 98.0% detached dwellings and 2.0% attached dwellings, preserving its traditional low-density character favored by families seeking space. With around 168 people per approval, Geraldton - North reflects a growing area. By 2041, it is projected to gain 1,852 residents. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, promoting steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects that could impact this region. 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 likely to be relevant.

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Geraldton - North ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Geraldton - North has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Its unemployment rate was 2.3% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 0.8%.

As of September 2025, 4951 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.0%, below Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%. Workforce participation is high at 64.9%, compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area specializes in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

However, agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 3.1%, compared to the regional average of 9.3%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 0.8% while labour force grew by 1.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of WA saw employment growth of 1.4% and a drop in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Geraldton - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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 shows Geraldton - North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $56,922 and an average of $70,360. These figures are above the national averages. The Rest of WA had a median income of $57,323 and an average of $71,163 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $65,005 (median) and $80,351 (average). Census data indicates that incomes in Geraldton - North cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 36.5% of residents (3,536 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, reflecting patterns seen at regional levels where 31.1% occupy this range. After housing costs, residents retain 86.9% of their income, indicating 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

The dwelling structure in Geraldton - North, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.1% houses and 4.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro WA's 87.5% houses and 12.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Geraldton - North was at 31.4%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (43.2%) or rented (25.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $310, compared to Non-Metro WA's $250. Nationally, Geraldton - North's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 comprise the remaining 21.4%, with lone person households at 18.9% and group households making up 2.5%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.4.

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

The area has lower university qualification rates at 14.9%, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. This gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common among residents with higher education qualifications, at 10.9%. Graduate diplomas account for 2.1% and postgraduate qualifications make up 1.9%.

Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 45.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications. Advanced diplomas represent 10.6%, while certificates comprise 35.3%. Educational participation is high, with 32.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.1% in primary education, 9.6% in secondary education, and 2.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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, served by a mix of buses operating along three routes. These routes collectively facilitate 201 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents on average located 215 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 28 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 2 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 better-than-average health outcomes for both younger and older residents.

Common health conditions have low prevalence in this area. Approximately 55% (~5,328 people) of its total population has private health cover, which is quite high. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (affecting 8.1% of residents) and mental health issues (7.5%). A majority, 70.4%, report being free from medical ailments, compared to 66.8% in the rest of WA. Only 13.7% of residents are aged 65 or over (1,329 people), lower than the 18.3% in Rest of WA. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors align with those of the general population, indicating above-average overall health profiles.

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 had a cultural diversity index below the average, with 87.2% of its residents being citizens, 85.6% born in Australia, and 94.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 47.4% of Geraldton - North's population. Islam had an overrepresentation compared to the rest of WA, with 0.9% versus 1.3%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.0%), English (30.7%), and Scottish (6.8%). Notably, Australian Aboriginal were overrepresented at 6.6%, South African at 0.7%, and Macedonian at 0.3%, compared to regional averages of 6.9%, 0.6%, and 0.1% respectively.

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, compared to the Rest of WA's average, indicating an over-representation of this age group. Conversely, those aged 65-74 are under-represented at 8.5%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the percentage of people aged 25 to 34 has increased from 13.2% to 15.0%, while the 35 to 44 age group has risen from 12.3% to 13.4%. However, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 14.1% to 12.0%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 16.3% to 14.8%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Geraldton - North, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow by 50%, reaching 2,175 people from its current total of 1,452. Meanwhile, both the 75 to 84 and 85+ age groups are expected to see a reduction in numbers.