Question 1

Is Mount Tarcoola a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Mount Tarcoola sits on gently elevated ground just inland from the coast in Geraldton and presents a quiet, practical residential setting. Streets are mainly lined with single-storey brick and weatherboard homes on established blocks, with pockets of newer infill. Neighbourhood green spaces and sporting fields provide everyday recreation, local shops meet basic needs, and Geraldton’s CBD and beaches are an easy drive away. Good road links make commuting straightforward and the suburb’s modest, lived-in character appeals to families, retirees and local workers who want regional living with ready access to coastal amenities and city services.

The community numbers 3,257 people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $1,792 a week. Families are the predominant household type and about three in four homes (74.3%) are owner-occupied. Mount Tarcoola Primary School and the Tarcoola Community Centre on Paringa Street serve local needs, and there are no significant new public infrastructure or civic amenity projects reported at this time.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Mount Tarcoola?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Mount Tarcoola run to about $620 a week. Against the typical local household income as recorded at the most recent Census of $1,792 a week, that rent would take about 34.5% of a typical local household's weekly income — roughly a third — which is a sizeable share. If you're renting, that rent share is the number that matters; whether it feels expensive depends on your personal circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Mount Tarcoola a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Mount Tarcoola climbed a strong 11.2% over the past 12 months. House rents rose a solid 6.9% in the same period, so the gain in capital value has outpaced the growth in rental income this year. If rental returns are your priority, the 6.9% rent rise is the relevant number; if capital growth matters more, the 11.2% lift in house values is the key figure. Whether that mix suits your plans depends on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	11.2%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	7	2
Median days on market Past 12 months	10	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$620	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	6.9%	N/A

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