Fifteen residential lots have been released for sale at Station Square, Batavia Coast Marina, marking the first land available to buyers under the Stage 2 development in Geraldton’s inner city.
The release forms part of a broader project that, once complete, will deliver up to 40 new homes to the area. A grouped dwelling lot and a mixed-use lot are expected to follow later this year, rounding out the Stage 2 supply.
The project is backed by $4.4 million from the Western Australian State Government, with additional funding through the Regional Development Assistance Program and Royalties for Regions. It has been delivered in partnership with the Mid West Development Commission, the City of Greater Geraldton and Yamatji Southern Regional Corporation.
What the lots offer
The 15 residential lots are positioned within walking distance of the marina, beach, entertainment precinct and local shops. They are designed as low-maintenance, lock-and-leave homes suited to a range of buyers including local residents, downsizers and regional workers.
The grouped dwelling lot and mixed-use lot to follow later in 2025 will add commercial opportunity to the precinct alongside the residential component.
The supply picture in Geraldton
Geraldton is the largest city in the Mid West region and a significant service hub for the agricultural, mining and fishing sectors. Like many regional centres, it has faced ongoing pressure on housing supply as demand from workers, families and relocating buyers has grown.
Inner-city land releases of this nature are relatively uncommon in Geraldton. The Station Square lots represent a deliberate effort to increase density and housing choice close to the city centre, rather than expanding the suburban fringe.
For builders working in the Mid West, Stage 2 represents a pipeline with defined lot sizes and a known buyer profile. The mix of residential and commercial zoning within the same release also opens up potential for mixed-use construction in a market where that product type is limited.
Government commentary
Planning and Lands Minister John Carey described the project as consistent with the State Government’s broader commitment to unlocking regional land supply.
“Batavia Coast Marina is delivering diverse housing options in a prime waterfront location, while also supporting economic growth, attracting investment, boosting tourism and supporting local workers and businesses,” Carey said.
Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson pointed to the project’s role in enabling regional expansion.
“These efforts are essential to help our regions continue to expand, create jobs, and give more Western Australians the opportunity to live and work in accessible areas,” Dawson said.
How to buy
The 15 residential lots are available through an Offers Invited process. Further details can be found at the DevelopmentWA website, where interested buyers can review lot specifications and submission requirements.
The grouped dwelling and mixed-use lots are expected to be released through the same process later in the year.
What builders should watch
Projects like Batavia Coast Marina Stage 2 are worth tracking closely for builders operating in or considering the Mid West market. Government-backed land releases with clear staging, mixed-use zoning and an established surrounding precinct reduce some of the speculative risk typically associated with greenfield regional development.
Whether the demand is there to support 40 new homes in this location will become clearer as the Offers Invited process progresses. The diversity of buyer types the project is targeting, from owner-occupiers to investors and commercial operators, suggests the development team is casting a wide net to test that demand.
For now, it is a concrete addition to Geraldton’s housing supply in a location that gives it a reasonable chance of being built on.
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