Wandina, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wandina Geraldton, Western Australia
Wandina Location in Western Australia
Postcode(s)	6530
Elevation	43.8 m (144 ft)
Area	[convert: needs a number]
Location	7 km (4 mi) S of Geraldton
LGA(s)	City of Greater Geraldton
State electorate(s)	Geraldton
Federal Division(s)	Durack
Suburbs around Wandina: Tarcoola Beach Mount Tarcoola Karloo Tarcoola Beach Wandina Rudds Gully Cape Burney Cape Burney Rudds Gully

Wandina is a suburb located south of Geraldton in Western Australia. It is part of the City of Greater Geraldton, which is like the local council that helps manage the area.

Wandina officially became a suburb in 1985.

Where is Wandina Located?

Wandina is found at the very southern edge of Geraldton. It stretches from Mount Tarcoola towards the south-east. The suburb runs alongside the Brand Highway.

Who Lives in Wandina?

Let's look at the people who live in Wandina! This section shares details about the population.

Population Growth in Wandina

In 2006, about 1,352 people called Wandina home. This was a good increase from the 898 people who lived there in 2001.

Average Age and Income

The average age of people living in Wandina was 32 years old. Most people earned more money each week than the average for the wider Geraldton area.

What Jobs Do People Do?

In 2001, many Wandina residents worked in shops and retail. Other popular jobs were in property and business services, education, and construction.

Where Are People From?

Most people in Wandina were born in Australia. A smaller number of residents were born in the United Kingdom. Some families also had parents who were born in Italy.