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Tarcoola Beach, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Tarcoola Beach is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 1,341. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,341 Population 2,682/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
9.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$34,713 Median Income
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Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$34,713 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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About Tarcoola Beach

Tarcoola Beach is a southern coastal suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia, which falls under the jurisdiction of the local government area of the City of Greater Geraldton.

People

Population1,341
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density2,682/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$34,713
Per Capita$34,713
Unemployment3.3%

Housing

B+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership74.3%
Housing Units536

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain9.2 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population1,341
Population Density2,682 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates-28.8100°, 114.6224°
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$34,713
Median Age43.0 years

About Tarcoola Beach

Tarcoola Beach is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 1,341. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 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.

Tarcoola Beach has a population of 1,341 with a density of 2,682 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,341
Total Population
2,682
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tarcoola Beach vs Australia Average

The median household income in Tarcoola Beach is $34,713, which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,713 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $668, 53% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 127 business establishments.

Income: Tarcoola Beach vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$34,713
54% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$34,713
Avg Weekly Wage$668

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)127

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tarcoola Beach 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 536 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x.

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 Units536

Property Tax

Climate in Tarcoola Beach

Tarcoola Beach 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
Tarcoola Beach 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 39 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density2,682/sq mi
Coordinates-28.8100°N, 114.6224°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 64 km
May 11, 2003 61 km SW of Tarcoola Beach, Australia M2.5 62 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 61 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

Tarcoola Beach 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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Radio Stations near Tarcoola Beach

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 Tarcoola Beach

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

Libraries in Tarcoola Beach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Geraldton Library0.0

Clinics in Tarcoola Beach

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Panaceum Seacrest

Shopping Malls in Tarcoola Beach

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Seacrest Shopping Centre

Breweries in Tarcoola Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Batavia Brewing

Airports Near Tarcoola Beach

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 Tarcoola Beach

What is the population of Tarcoola Beach?

Tarcoola Beach has a population of 1,341 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2,682 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tarcoola Beach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $34,713, 54% 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 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Tarcoola Beach?

Tarcoola Beach 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 Tarcoola Beach?

Tarcoola Beach has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $668. There are 127 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tarcoola Beach?

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

Nearby Cities

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