Geraldton · Suburb / Locality

Unemployment rate

7.6%2021

Geraldton's unemployment is 7.6% — well above average, far higher than the typical suburb (3.6%).

It ranks 1,573rd of 11,737 suburbs nationally — higher than 87% of them.

Geraldton has a higher unemployment than nearby Wonthella, Beachlands and Beresford, but a lower one than West End (WA), Rangeway and Karloo.

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📍 Geraldton, Suburb / Locality

Trend across censuses

7.0%7.5%8.0%20217.6%

Not directly comparable across years.

Where Geraldton sits

0.0%10.0%20.0%30.0%40.0%50.0%60.0%70.0%

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Geraldton — higher than 87% of areas.

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Unemployment rate in nearby areas

  1. Karloo15.8%
  2. Rangeway14.5%
  3. West End (WA)8.9%
  4. Wonthella6.1%
  5. Beachlands5.2%
  6. Beresford5.1%
  7. Mahomets Flats4.8%
  8. Webberton4.2%
  9. Mount Tarcoola3.6%
  10. Tarcoola Beach3.3%

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