Mount Tarcoola
WA 6530 • Rest of WA
About Mount Tarcoola
Mount Tarcoola is a southern residential suburb of Geraldton in Western Australia's Mid West region, located 3.5 kilometres from the city centre. With a population of around 3,300, it was established in the 1970s and offers affordable family housing. The suburb is bounded by the North West Coastal Highway and Brand Highway, with easy access to both Geraldton CBD and the southern beaches.
Life in Mount Tarcoola reflects Geraldton's relaxed regional character. The suburb is predominantly Australian-born with a small but notable Cocos Malay community adding cultural diversity. Families appreciate the affordable housing, local primary school, and proximity to Tarcoola Beach. Residents are typically tradies and workers in Geraldton's port, mining services and fishing industries who enjoy the coastal lifestyle without big city prices.
Mount Tarcoola 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
- 854 — Geraldton CBD 7-10 min
- 855 — Circular via Wandina, Mahomets Flats 15-25 min
Commute to Geraldton
🛣️ Trans Regional operates local bus services. Small regional city - most destinations accessible quickly by car.
Residential suburb; local shops limited, car recommended for most errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Wittenoom Street
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Whitfield Street
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18 Mitchell Street
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134 George Road
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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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Cassia Street
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Maitland Street
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12 Tamar Street
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350 Chapman Road
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15 Cedar Crescent
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Hall Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 91
- 2. Philippines 63
- 3. New Zealand 56
- 4. South Africa 50
- 5. India 25
- 6. Scotland 16
- 7. Thailand 14
- 8. Italy 13
- 9. Sri Lanka 10
- 10. Indonesia 9
- 11. Netherlands 9
- 12. Zimbabwe 9
- 13. United States 8
- 14. Germany 7
- 15. Canada 6
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)