Area Hotlist — Mid West WA
20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Mid West area
Area Hotlist — Mid West
Port Denison
203 votesThis working cray-fishing port pairs a sheltered marina with quay-front cafés, fish-and-chip shacks and a family-friendly foreshore. Kids jump from the jetty, boaties head for Abrolhos Islands before dawn, and ocean-view walk paths capture crimson Indian-Ocean sunsets just minutes from coastal cottages.
Murchison River
192 votesSnaking 820 kilometres to Kalbarri, the Murchison carves red gorges and tranquil estuary flats perfect for kayaking, pelican spotting and sunset cruises. Foreshore picnic lawns, fishing platforms and cliff-top lookouts bring nature within easy reach of holiday shacks and riverside campgrounds.
Sunset Beach
161 votesGeraldton’s kite-surfing mecca dishes up consistent swell, golden sand and pastel ocean sunsets that live up to the name. A seaside caravan park, dog-friendly zones and new shared-path lighting make pre-work jogs and evening strolls part of everyday coastal living.
Drummond Cove
159 votesSheltered limestone reefs keep the cove calm for family swims and weekend snorkels, while nearby headlands tempt anglers chasing tailor. Elevated clifftop estates enjoy whale-watch vistas, and the CBD sits ten relaxed minutes south along the Indian Ocean Drive coastal highway.
Glenfield Shopping Centre
140 votesA handy neighbourhood mall north of Geraldton supplies supermarket staples, pharmacy, gym and drive-through coffee without CBD detours. Plenty of shaded parking and click-and-collect bays turn mid-week errands into quick pit-stops on the school run or the beach commute.
Wandina Primary School
118 votesOpened in 2014, this modern K-6 campus offers spacious STEM rooms, nature play areas and strong community engagement. Safe cycle paths and a vibrant P&C make Wandina a magnet for young families seeking quality education close to Seacrest estate’s parks and shops.
Tarcoola Beach
97 votesRolling dunes, surf breaks and a dog-exercise stretch define this laid-back suburb five minutes south of Geraldton. Locals start dawn with beach-track runs, finish with sunset fire-pits on the sand, and grocery shop en route at nearby Seacrest centre.
Waggrakine Primary School
84 votesSurrounded by acreage blocks and coastal subdivisions, Waggrakine PS blends rural space with modern learning studios and a popular Stephanie Alexander kitchen-garden program. After-school sport and community fairs anchor the tight-knit northern suburbs vibe.
Northgate Shopping Centre
79 votesGeraldton’s city-centre mall delivers department stores, fashion chains and a buzzing food court two blocks from Foreshore Drive. Air-conditioned comfort, undercover parking and late-night Thursday trade keep CBD retail convenient when coastal winds whip up sand outside.
Seacrest Shopping Centre
72 votesSupermarket, gourmet butcher, café and medical suites serve the fast-growing Wandina–Tarcoola corridor. Outdoor seating, child-friendly play nooks and ample parking turn the centre into a weekend coffee catch-up spot as much as a weekly grocery destination.
Leaning Tree Steiner School
66 votesThis bush-campus Steiner school offers multi-age classrooms, biodynamic gardening and strong arts emphasis from K-10. Nestled among eucalypts on the city fringe, it attracts holistic-education seekers from across the Mid West, strengthening demand for rental homes with acreage or creative studio space.
Mount Tarcoola Primary School
64 votesSitting high on the ridge, this well-regarded primary boasts ocean-view classrooms, refurbished science labs and active citizenship programs. Walking-bus routes and renovated play spaces nurture community spirit in Geraldton’s most established southern hill suburb.
Kalbarri National Park
63 votesDramatic red-rock gorges, Skywalk cantilevered lookouts and spring wildflower carpets make Kalbarri a weekend playground four hours north. Locals tackle river canoe safaris, coastal cliff hikes and ocean-fishing charters, then refuel at beach-town cafés before the sunset drive home.
Bluff Point Primary School
33 votesNeighbouring the Greenough River mouth, Bluff Point PS mixes heritage buildings, modern ICT labs and a new nature-play adventure zone. Proximity to surf breaks and Geraldton’s foreshore ensures enviable recess views and quick after-school beach detours.
Horrocks Beach
32 votesThis tiny fishing village an hour south of Kalbarri flaunts powdery sand, a protective reef and some of WA’s best shore-based whiting grounds. Beachfront shack renovations and a new pontoon jetty are injecting fresh appeal without losing the laid-back holiday vibe.
Port Denison Marina
29 votesWorking crayfleet berths bustle at dawn before sleepy cafés open for ocean-view breakfasts. A protected swim enclave, fish-cleaning stations and weekend markets create a year-round community hub marrying industry authenticity with tourist appeal.
Chapman Valley
29 votesRolling wheat fields, patchwork vineyards and spring canola carpets frame this fertile valley 20 minutes inland. Weekend farm-gate trails deliver goat-cheese tastings, craft-beer paddles and wildflower selfies, while airy ridge-top acreage blocks beckon tree-change buyers seeking Geraldton access.
Irwin River
28 votesFlowing through Dongara, the Irwin supports mangrove boardwalks, pelican roosts and a flat foreshore cycleway linking town to surf beaches. Riverside cafés, weekend craft markets and historical self-guided walks transform the tranquil riverbanks into a gentle holiday town centre.
Back Beach
17 votesGeraldton’s go-to surf break serves consistent sets, sunrise yoga decks and a popular ocean-view kiosk. A dual-use coastal path links to the foreshore playground and new HMAS Sydney memorial, making morning rides and evening wanders a daily wellness ritual.
Spalding Golf Club
16 votesTree-lined fairways, recently rebuilt greens and a relaxed clubhouse bar define this affordable 18-hole layout north of Geraldton. Social comps, junior clinics and night-lit driving-range bays keep the course buzzing, while membership fees remain a fraction of big-city equivalents.