Utakarra, Western Australia

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Utakarra
GeraldtonWestern Australia
Population971 (2006 census)[1]
 • Density607/km2 (1,570/sq mi)
Postcode(s)6530
Area1.6 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
Location5 km (3 mi) E of Geraldton
LGA(s)City of Greater Geraldton
State electorate(s)Geraldton
Federal division(s)Durack
Suburbs around Utakarra:
Wonthella Woorree Deepdale
Rangeway Utakarra Deepdale
Rangeway Karloo Narngulu

Coordinates: 28°46′48″S 114°38′46″E / 28.780°S 114.646°E / -28.780; 114.646

Utakarra is an eastern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its local government area is the City of Greater Geraldton. Prior to 1 July 2007, it was the seat of government of the Shire of Greenough.

The suburb was gazetted in 1972.[2]

In the 2006 census, Utakarra had a population of 971.[1]

Utakarra Racecourse

The Geraldton Turf Club, established 1861, operates the Utakarra Racecourse on Eastward Rd.[3]

San Sprito Chapel

The San Spirito Chapel was built in 1936. It was designed and decorated by Monsignor John Hawes. The chapel is located in the Utakarra cemetery.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Utakarra (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 July 2007.
  2. ^ "Land Act 1933-1969 – Naming of Localities (per 3862/68)". Western Australia Government Gazette. 26 May 1972. pp. 1972:1376.
  3. ^ "Geraldton Turf Club". Racing & Wagering WA.
  4. ^ "San Spirito Chapel - Geraldton".


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