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Home builders in Geraldton & Mid West
Geraldton, Mount Tarcoola, Waggrakine and Wandina — 4 suburbs mapped.
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Geraldton & Mid West suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | R-Code density | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldton | Residential, Urban development | R30–R80 | None mapped |
| Mount Tarcoola | Residential, Urban development | R20–R80 | None mapped |
| Waggrakine | Residential, Rural, Urban development | R20–R30 | Mapped |
| Wandina | Residential, Urban development | R5–R40 | Mapped |
Reading the table
- Bushfire-prone land is mapped in Waggrakine and Wandina, but not in Geraldton and Mount Tarcoola.
- Mount Tarcoola, Waggrakine and Wandina are inside a declared growth area; Geraldton is established.
- The 4 mapped suburbs cover 41 km² between them — Waggrakine is the largest at 31 km² and Mount Tarcoola the smallest at 2.1 km².
Which Geraldton & Mid West suburb suits which build
- Room to move
Waggrakine is the largest at 31.2 km², Mount Tarcoola the most compact at 2.1 km².
- New estate, or established
Mount Tarcoola, Waggrakine, Wandina sit in a declared growth area; Geraldton is established.
- No bushfire assessment
Geraldton, Mount Tarcoola — bushfire-prone land is not mapped in them. It is in Waggrakine, Wandina.
Questions about building in Geraldton & Mid West
Which council approves building work in Geraldton & Mid West?
City of Greater Geraldton, for all 4 mapped Geraldton & Mid West suburbs, under the Greater Geraldton Local Planning Scheme No. 1.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Geraldton & Mid West?
In Waggrakine and Wandina — not in Geraldton and Mount Tarcoola.
What planning zones apply across Geraldton & Mid West?
3: Residential, Rural residential and Urban development. Widest range: Waggrakine, at 3.
What R-codes apply in Geraldton & Mid West?
Geraldton R30–R80, Mount Tarcoola R20–R80, Waggrakine R20–R30, Wandina R5–R40.
Lodge with: City of Greater Geraldton, Greater Geraldton Local Planning Scheme No. 1. Read 2026-09-14.
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