Mount Tarcoola, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount TarcoolaGeraldton, Western Australia |
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 Mount Tarcoola
Location in Western Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 6530 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 46.7 m (153 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| Location | 4 km (2 mi) S of Geraldton | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Greater Geraldton | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Geraldton | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Durack | ||||||||||||||
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Mount Tarcoola is a suburb located in the southern part of Geraldton, a city in Western Australia. It is managed by the City of Greater Geraldton, which is its local government area.
The suburb was officially created in two stages. The northern section was named a suburb in 1972 by the Town of Geraldton. The southern section was added later in 1979 by the Shire of Greenough.
Where is Mount Tarcoola Located?
Mount Tarcoola is about 3.5 kilometers (or 2.2 miles) southeast of Geraldton's city center. This suburb has clear boundaries that help define its area.
To the north, you'll find the North West Coastal Highway. The western side is bordered by the Brand Highway. Finally, Barrett Drive forms the southern boundary of Mount Tarcoola.
Who Lives in Mount Tarcoola?
Learning about the people who live in a place is called demographics. Let's look at some facts about Mount Tarcoola's residents.
In 2006, about 3,566 people lived in Mount Tarcoola. This was a good increase of 557 people since the 2001 census, showing the area was growing!
The average age of people living here was 34 years old. This is a bit younger than the average age for the whole Geraldton region. The average weekly income for individuals in Mount Tarcoola was $570, which was higher than the $461 average for the wider Geraldton area.
Most residents (about 82%) were born in Australia. About 5% of the people were born in the United Kingdom. Mount Tarcoola also has a small community of people from the Cocos Malay culture. About 2.9% of residents practice Islam, and 2.2% speak Malay at home.
