Beresford
WA 6530 • Rest of WA
About Beresford
Beresford is a northern coastal suburb of Geraldton in Western Australia, located just 2 kilometres from the city centre within the City of Greater Geraldton. Covering 1.4 square kilometres, it had a population of approximately 1,463 at the 2021 census. The suburb was gazetted in 1972 and is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the west, with Bluff Point to the north and Geraldton's CBD to the south.
Beresford offers an attractive coastal lifestyle with direct access to the Indian Ocean foreshore and local beaches. The suburb is well-positioned between Geraldton's shopping and dining precinct and the quieter northern coastal suburbs. Residents enjoy a relaxed, family-oriented community with parks, local amenities, and proximity to Geraldton's regional services including hospitals, schools, and sporting facilities.
Beresford falls under postcode 6530 and is governed by Greater Geraldton Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Geraldton electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Town Bus 1, 2 — Geraldton CBD 5-10 min
- Town Bus 3 — Bluff Point / Sunset Beach 10 min
Commute to Geraldton CBD
🛣️ Very close to Geraldton CBD. Cycling is also practical along the foreshore path.
Some errands can be accomplished on foot with the foreshore path and proximity to Geraldton CBD, though a car is useful for larger shopping trips.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Whitfield Street
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134 George Road
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18 Mitchell Street
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350 Chapman Road
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Wittenoom Street
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75 Fitzgerald Street
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Carson Terrace
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12 Holland Street
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Highbury Street
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15 Bayly Street
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Forden Street
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Sanford Street
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Maitland Street
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Cassia Street
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12 Tamar Street
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15 Cedar Crescent
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Hall Road
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Housing 2021 Census
13 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 43
- 2. South Africa 25
- 3. New Zealand 22
- 4. Philippines 19
- 5. Thailand 15
- 6. Italy 14
- 7. India 10
- 8. Pakistan 10
- 9. Vietnam 9
- 10. Indonesia 8
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)