Geraldton score: 19/100 (Low) Updated September 27, 2026

Is Geraldton safe? Australia travel risk

Is Geraldton safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026

Geraldton scores 19/100 on our travel risk index (Low). The US State Department rates Australia Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 18 Aug 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.

Geraldton scores 19/100 (Low). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and Australia (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to Geraldton: nearest emergency and transport facilities, frequently asked questions.

Driven by: security (23/100) and natural hazards (23/100).

A score of 19 is higher than the scores of 5% of the 241 countries we cover.

Consult the Australia travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.

Local Geographic Profile

In the Western Australia territory, Geraldton is established at 28.7744° S, 114.6089° E. It lies 3,315.9 km ESE relative to Canberra. Time zone observed: Australia/Perth.

Region
Western Australia

Coordinates
28.7744° S, 114.6089° E

Elevation
15 m

Time Zone
Australia/Perth

Population
32,717

Nearest city with evaluated safety score: Perth (373.5 km SSE).

Emergency & Transport Infrastructure

Aviation Hub Geraldton Airport (GET) 9.9 km ESE

Hospital Care Geraldton Health Campus 1.0 km SSE

Police Station Geraldton Police Station 0.4 km NE

Surrounding Localities in Australia

Port Denison · 63.3 km SSE Kalbarri · 126.3 km NNW Three Springs · 140.2 km SE

Natural Hazard Calendar & History

No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.

For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Australia travel advice & laws.

Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Australia entry requirements.

Nearby Destinations with Scored Guides

Kalbarri 10

126.3 km NNW

Three Springs 10

140.2 km SE

Questions travellers ask about Geraldton

Is Geraldton safe?

Geraldton currently scores 19/100 on our composite travel risk index (low risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Australia (Level 1 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.

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