Overall score
Geraldton
53.8/100
Mount Tarcoola
36.5/100
Geraldton vs Mount Tarcoola, WA Suburb Comparison
Geraldton for retirees and families; Mount Tarcoola for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GeraldtonMount Tarcoola
Crime rate
Geraldton
132.8 / 1k
Mount Tarcoola
132.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Geraldton
643
Mount Tarcoola
39
Population
Geraldton
3,246
Mount Tarcoola
3,257
Metric leadGeraldton 6Mount Tarcoola 33 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGeraldton
- Best for familiesGeraldton
- Best for investmentGeraldton
- Best for best valueMount Tarcoola
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Geraldton | Mount Tarcoola |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.8/100 | 36.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.1/100 | 51.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 132.8 / 1k | 132.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.8/100 | 2.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 19 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 28.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 643 | 39 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 7.1% |
| Population | 3,246 | 3,257 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Geraldton is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Mount Tarcoola is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Mount Tarcoola sits among greener hillside streets, while Geraldton keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Geraldton tends to lead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, while Mount Tarcoola stands out for housing affordability, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Geraldton sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Mount Tarcoola.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Geraldton the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Mount Tarcoola.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.