Overall score
Geraldton
57.0/100
Mount Tarcoola
46.1/100
Geraldton vs Mount Tarcoola, WA suburb comparison
Geraldton for families and schools; Mount Tarcoola for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GeraldtonMount Tarcoola
Crime rate
Geraldton
2206.3 / 1k
Mount Tarcoola
2073.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Geraldton
112
Mount Tarcoola
7
Population
Geraldton
3,246
Mount Tarcoola
3,257
Metric leadGeraldton 5Mount Tarcoola 41 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMount Tarcoola
- Best for familiesGeraldton
- Best for investmentMount Tarcoola
- Best for best valueMount Tarcoola
- Best for best schoolsGeraldton
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 | 57.0/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.2/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 2206.3 / 1k | 2073.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 19 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 112 | 7 |
| 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 public transport access and walkability, while Mount Tarcoola stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Geraldton sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Mount Tarcoola.
Households prioritising schools may find Geraldton the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Mount Tarcoola.