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Mount Tarcoola, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Mount Tarcoola is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 3,101. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,101 Population 3,648/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
9.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$30,488 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$30,488 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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About Mount Tarcoola

Mount Tarcoola

Mount Tarcoola is a southern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its local government area is the City of Greater Geraldton.

People

Population3,101
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density3,648/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,488
Per Capita$30,488
Unemployment3.6%

Housing

B+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership74.3%
Housing Units1,240

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain9.2 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population3,101
Population Density3,648 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates-28.7986°, 114.6253°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation9.2 inches (234 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$30,488
Median Age39.0 years

About Mount Tarcoola

Mount Tarcoola is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 3,101. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Mount Tarcoola has a population of 3,101 with a density of 3,648 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,101
Total Population
3,648
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below Australia avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mount Tarcoola vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mount Tarcoola is $30,488, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,488 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $586, 59% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 295 business establishments.

Income: Mount Tarcoola vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$30,488
59% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$30,488
Avg Weekly Wage$586

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)295

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Tarcoola is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 74.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,240 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.3%
Owner-Occupied74.3%
Renter-Occupied25.7%
Housing Units1,240

Property Tax

Climate in Mount Tarcoola

Mount Tarcoola has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.2°C), the coldest is Jul (14.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 384 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.1°C / 77°F 18.4° / 31.8° 2.9
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 19.5° / 32.8° 7.1
Mar 24.8°C / 77°F 18.1° / 31.4° 15.6
Apr 22°C / 72°F 15.6° / 28.4° 21.4
May 19°C / 66°F 13.2° / 24.8° 54.8
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 11.1° / 21.4° 74.7
Jul 14.7°C / 58°F 9.4° / 20° 82.0
Aug 14.8°C / 59°F 9.1° / 20.5° 62.0
Sep 15.7°C / 60°F 9.3° / 22.1° 34.7
Oct 18.2°C / 65°F 11.3° / 25.1° 15.6
Nov 21°C / 70°F 14.2° / 27.7° 9.0
Dec 23.6°C / 74°F 16.8° / 30.4° 4.4
Mount Tarcoola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density3,648/sq mi
Coordinates-28.7986°N, 114.6253°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.2"
76% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on May 11, 2003.

Jul 8, 1997 77 km WNW of Drummond Cove, Australia M4.3 85 km
Mar 17, 1991 41 km SSW of Kalbarri, Australia M3.8 97 km
Apr 10, 2003 57 km W of Port Denison, Australia M3.3 66 km
May 11, 2003 61 km SW of Tarcoola Beach, Australia M2.5 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Seroja (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Seroja Category 1 60 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in Warmest
March 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
August 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in Coldest
September 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest

Mount Tarcoola has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 59°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Mount Tarcoola

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mount Tarcoola Primary School — — — —
Champion Bay Senior High School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Mount Tarcoola

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Geraldton 98.1 — AAC+ 33 kbps
Radio MAMA community, indigenous MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Mount Tarcoola

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Central Greenough Cafe & Visitor Centre
Western Australia Museum - Geraldton

Libraries in Mount Tarcoola

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Geraldton Library0.0

Hotels in Mount Tarcoola

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Geraldton Motor Inn
ibis Styles Geraldton

Dentists in Mount Tarcoola

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Smileworx Othrodontics Geraldton

Gas Stations in Mount Tarcoola

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puma Tarcoola

Breweries in Mount Tarcoola

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Batavia Brewing

Airports Near Mount Tarcoola

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geraldton AirportGETMedium Airport
Dongara AirportDOXSmall Airport
Howatharra Airstrip—Small Airport
Lynton Airfield—Small Airport
Northampton Airport—Small Airport
Taylors Private Airfield—Small Airport
Valley View—Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Tarcoola

What is the population of Mount Tarcoola?

Mount Tarcoola has a population of 3,101 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3,648 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years.

Is Mount Tarcoola expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,488, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mount Tarcoola?

Mount Tarcoola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.2 inches.

How is the job market in Mount Tarcoola?

Mount Tarcoola has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $586. There are 295 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mount Tarcoola?

The median home value in Mount Tarcoola is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 74.3%.

Nearby Cities

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